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Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Ararat-Armenia and Celje meet at Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan on 04 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This qualifying tie offers Ararat-Armenia home advantage at a familiar venue in Yerevan, as they look to build on a mixed early campaign in Europe.

For Celje, this trip to Armenia is a key step in their bid to reach the Champions League group phase after an attacking start to the 2026 campaign. With both sides already showing they can both score and concede in high numbers, Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats around goals and game state will be closely watched as the tie takes shape.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but competitive Ararat-Armenia vs Celje head-to-head history at European level.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Celje wins: 0

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Timeline & Historical Context

The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline in European competition currently centres on a single, tightly contested encounter in UEFA competition. That match already provides a useful reference point for understanding how these clubs match up tactically and physically over 90 minutes and beyond.

On 24 September 2020, the sides met in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Yerevan Football Academy in Yerevan. Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje in a cagey tie that remained goalless through both the first half and regular time. The score after 90 minutes was Ararat-Armenia 0–0 Celje, reflecting a balanced contest in which neither side managed to find a breakthrough in regulation.

The match was ultimately decided in extra time, where Ararat-Armenia edged ahead to secure a 1–0 victory after extra time, with the full scoreline recorded as Ararat-Armenia 1–0 Celje. There was no penalty shootout, and the fixture was officially classified as finished after extra time. This result established an early pattern in the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline: tight margins, low scoring in regular time, and a decisive moment late in the contest.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats underline how finely balanced the matchup has been, despite the small sample size.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Ararat-Armenia 1 - 0 Celje
  • Average Goals per Match: Ararat-Armenia 1.00 vs Celje 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Football Academy Stadium / Yerevan Football Academy (Ararat-Armenia home): 1 match played here — Ararat-Armenia won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1–0 Celje (Half-time: 0–0) – UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round (after extra time)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

For Ararat-Armenia, the available numbers are season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. They have played 4 qualifiers so far, splitting their results evenly with 2 wins and 2 losses. At home they have been perfect, winning both matches with an aggregate 4 goals scored and none conceded, highlighting a strong defensive platform in Yerevan. Away from home, however, they have lost both fixtures, conceding 5 goals and scoring 3, which points to a more open, higher-risk profile on the road. Their form line of WLWL underlines the inconsistency but also shows they are capable of responding after setbacks.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s available record is also season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, spanning 2 matches. They remain unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, and have been consistently involved in high-scoring games, netting 6 goals and conceding 5 across those fixtures. At home they have recorded a 3–2 victory, while away they drew 3–3, underlining both their attacking threat and defensive vulnerability. The form sequence of DW suggests Celje arrive with momentum and confidence, especially in the final third.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold the edge in this matchup, leading the head-to-head 1–0 after their extra-time victory in the 2020 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round in Yerevan. The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats show that the only previous meeting was tight and low scoring in regular time, with the Armenian side ultimately using home advantage to progress. The overall goal tally of 1–0 and an average of 1.00 goals per match for Ararat-Armenia versus 0.00 for Celje underline how little has separated the teams on the European stage so far. Coming into the 2026 Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, Ararat-Armenia again benefit from playing in Yerevan, where their current campaign shows a perfect defensive record and two home wins. Celje, however, arrive unbeaten in this Champions League season and have demonstrated significant attacking power, scoring three goals in each of their two qualifiers. Taken together, the historical head-to-head, venue trends and current-season form suggest a finely balanced tie: Ararat-Armenia lean on home solidity and past success in Yerevan, while Celje bring an in-form attack and unbeaten run that could test that record over 90 minutes.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 30 July 2026.

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