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FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne: Head-to-head Record and Stats

FK Crvena Zvezda host Larne on 29 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC at Stadion Rajko Mit in Belgrade. This second-leg tie comes with clear stakes: a place in the next qualifying phase of Europe’s premier club competition. With only a narrow window to turn the tie around or consolidate an advantage, every detail in the FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne stats matters for understanding how this matchup is shaping up.

The fixture sits within the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign, where early-season form and tactical cohesion can be decisive. FK Crvena Zvezda arrive as the home side after opening their continental season away from Belgrade, while Larne travel to Serbia looking to respond to a heavy first-leg defeat. In this context, the FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne stats and the limited but telling head-to-head history provide a clear picture of how the balance of power looks before kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne in the UEFA Champions League is based on a single competitive meeting so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • FK Crvena Zvezda wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Larne wins: 0

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Timeline & Historical Context

The FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 21 July 2026. Played at Inver Park in Larne, this UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie set the early tone in the rivalry and offered a clear indication of the gap between the sides on the night.

On 21 July 2026 at Inver Park, Larne hosted FK Crvena Zvezda in the first leg of the 2nd Qualifying Round. The match finished Larne 0–4 FK Crvena Zvezda, with the visitors already 1–0 ahead at half-time. That emphatic away victory in a Champions League qualifier instantly tilted the historical balance in favour of the Serbian club, establishing a commanding aggregate advantage heading into the return leg in Belgrade.

With only that 4–0 away win for FK Crvena Zvezda currently on record, the historical context is straightforward but significant. The early stages of this rivalry are defined by one dominant result, and the second leg will either reinforce that pattern or provide Larne with an opportunity to reshape the narrative of their head-to-head meetings.

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture is built entirely on their single UEFA Champions League clash so far, but it still offers a useful snapshot of relative strengths.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: FK Crvena Zvezda 4 - 0 Larne
  • Average Goals per Match: FK Crvena Zvezda 4.00 vs Larne 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At FK Crvena Zvezda's stadium: 0 matches played here — FK Crvena Zvezda won 0 (as home side), Larne won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Larne's stadium: 1 match played here — Larne won 0 (as home side), FK Crvena Zvezda won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 21 July 2026: Larne 0-4 FK Crvena Zvezda (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Champions League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 FK Crvena Zvezda Matches Results and Stats

FK Crvena Zvezda’s recent form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, season to date, is built on that single 4–0 away win at Inver Park. They have started qualifying with a perfect record: one match played, one victory, four goals scored and none conceded. The clean sheet and high scoring output underline a strong balance between attack and defence, while a successful penalty and a yellow card shown between minutes 16 and 30 hint at both clinical finishing and competitive edge in midfield battles.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats

Larne’s form profile in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, season to date, shows more volume of play but also more volatility. Across three matches, they have two wins and one defeat, scoring three goals and conceding five. At home they have one win and one loss, with a goals-against average of 2.5 per game, while away they have one win, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet. Their biggest home defeat is the 0–4 loss to FK Crvena Zvezda, but they also boast a 2–1 home win and a 0–1 away success, demonstrating that they can be competitive when they find the right balance. Larne have also converted a penalty in this campaign and picked up several yellow cards across all phases of the match, reflecting an aggressive and high-intensity style.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, FK Crvena Zvezda enter the second leg with a clear edge. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one, with a 4–0 aggregate lead built entirely on their dominant performance at Inver Park. Overall scoring rates heavily favour the Serbian side, who average four goals per game in this matchup while keeping Larne scoreless so far. Season-to-date Champions League form reinforces this picture: FK Crvena Zvezda have been flawless in their lone outing, while Larne combine two earlier wins with a heavy defeat that exposes defensive vulnerabilities, particularly at home. As the teams prepare to meet in Belgrade, the numbers suggest FK Crvena Zvezda hold the statistical upper hand, though Larne’s prior victories in this qualifying campaign show they are capable of producing a response if they can tighten up defensively and rediscover their earlier efficiency.

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.

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