Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Meetings
Heart Of Midlothian host Sturm Graz at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on 28 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes in the early stages of the 2026 season and will determine which club progresses further in the qualification pathway toward the group stage.
With Sturm Graz carrying a strong advantage from the first leg, the stakes are clear for Heart Of Midlothian: they must overturn a significant deficit at home to keep their Champions League campaign alive. This preview looks at the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats, focusing on their head-to-head record, the limited but telling historical meetings, and the early-season form indicators ahead of this decisive qualifier.
Head-to-head record
The overall head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz in competitive action is based entirely on their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie in the 2026 season.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Heart Of Midlothian wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Sturm Graz wins: 1
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context
The Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg encounter in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round on 21 July 2026. Played at Merkur Arena in Graz, this fixture set the tone for the tie and established the only historical reference point between the clubs to date.
On 21 July 2026, in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League, Sturm Graz faced Heart Of Midlothian at Merkur Arena. Sturm Graz led 1-0 at half-time and went on to record a comprehensive 4-0 victory by full-time. The match finished Sturm Graz 4–0 Heart Of Midlothian, underlining the Austrian side’s early-season sharpness and putting them in a commanding position ahead of the return leg in Edinburgh.
With only this single competitive meeting on record, the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline is short but highly significant. The four-goal margin from the first leg shapes the narrative of the second match, turning the Tynecastle Park fixture into a test of Heart Of Midlothian’s resilience and attacking ambition against a Sturm Graz side that has already demonstrated defensive solidity and cutting edge in front of goal.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The statistical picture of this head-to-head is based on the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifying tie, offering a clear but narrow snapshot of how the sides have matched up so far.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Heart Of Midlothian 0 - 4 Sturm Graz
- Average Goals per Match: Heart Of Midlothian 0.00 vs Sturm Graz 4.00
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 21 July 2026: Sturm Graz 4-0 Heart Of Midlothian (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats
For Heart Of Midlothian, early-season form in the UEFA Champions League is drawn entirely from the away leg in Graz. Their season to date in this competition shows a single defeat, with no goals scored and four conceded, highlighting the scale of the challenge they face in the return fixture. Defensive vulnerabilities and an attack yet to register in Europe frame the narrative as they return to Tynecastle Park needing a major response.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats
Sturm Graz arrive at the second leg with a perfect early-season record in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Their season to date in this competition consists of one match, a 4-0 home win over Heart Of Midlothian, combining a prolific attack with a clean sheet. That result underlines both their efficiency in front of goal and their organisation at the back as they prepare to defend a sizeable aggregate lead away from home.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
The historical sample between Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz is extremely limited, but the available numbers are emphatic. Sturm Graz lead the head-to-head 1–0 in matches, with a 4–0 aggregate goal advantage from their home leg in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Average goals per game stand at 4.00 in favour of Sturm Graz against 0.00 for Heart Of Midlothian, reflecting both the Austrian side’s attacking strength and the Scottish club’s struggle in their only meeting so far. Recent form in this competition mirrors the head-to-head story: Sturm Graz have a 100% winning record with a clean sheet, while Heart Of Midlothian are seeking their first goal and first point of the campaign. Statistically, the trends lean toward Sturm Graz holding the upper hand, leaving Heart Of Midlothian needing a significant improvement at Tynecastle Park to alter the balance of this tie.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.
