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Celje vs Ararat-Armenia: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

Celje host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. The tie is finely poised in terms of qualification stakes, with this second-leg fixture set to decide who progresses further in the 2026 Champions League pathway. For anyone analysing Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats, this match offers a clear clash between a strong home side and opponents who have already shown they can edge tight European qualifiers.

The match will be played in Celje, with the Slovenian champions aiming to overturn the deficit from the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round. Ararat-Armenia arrive from Yerevan with a lead from their home game and will look to manage the tie over 90 minutes. In this context, the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats, including their limited but telling head-to-head history across Champions League and Europa League qualifiers, provide a useful guide to the likely dynamics of this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Ararat-Armenia is based on two previous European qualifying meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Celje wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Yerevan Football Academy, Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje in a match that remained goalless over 90 minutes. The contest was eventually decided in extra time, with the score finishing Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje after 120 minutes. That result gave the Armenian side the initial upper hand in this emerging European pairing.

Their next encounter came on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, again with Ararat-Armenia at home, this time at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. On that occasion, Ararat-Armenia defeated Celje 2-1 in regular time, after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. The full-time result of Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje confirmed a second straight head-to-head victory for the Armenian club in European qualifiers.

Although the historical depth is limited to these two fixtures, the pattern is clear: Ararat-Armenia have won both competitive meetings, each in knockout qualifying rounds for major UEFA competitions. This concise Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline shows that the Armenian side have consistently edged tight, low-margin ties, leaving Celje still searching for their first head-to-head success ahead of this decisive Champions League qualifier in Celje.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head record offers a compact but informative statistical snapshot of this European pairing.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
  • Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s recent profile in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date shows a side that is competitive but still seeking greater defensive solidity. Across three matches, they have recorded one win, one draw and one defeat, scoring seven goals and conceding seven. At home, Celje have been prolific, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded, while away from home they average 2.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded, underlining an open, high-scoring style in this campaign.

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

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia arrive with a more extensive 2026 Champions League sample, having played five matches in the competition so far. Their season to date record stands at three wins and two defeats, with no draws. They have been particularly strong at home, winning all three home fixtures, scoring six and conceding just one, reflecting a solid defensive base and effective attack. Away from home, however, Ararat-Armenia have lost both matches, scoring three and conceding five, which highlights a clear contrast between their home dominance and more vulnerable away record.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Ararat-Armenia hold the clear edge in the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats. They lead the head-to-head 2-0 across Champions League and Europa League qualifying ties, with a 3-1 aggregate goal advantage and both victories achieved on home soil in Yerevan. Celje, however, now bring the tie to Celje for the first time, where their current Champions League campaign suggests they can score freely but must tighten defensively. Ararat-Armenia’s perfect home record in this season’s competition contrasts sharply with two away defeats, indicating that the shift in venue could significantly rebalance the contest. Overall, history points towards Ararat-Armenia as the more effective side in previous direct meetings, while current season form hints at a potentially open second leg in Celje, with the home side needing to convert attacking output into a first-ever head-to-head win to overturn the tie.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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