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Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Lyon host Fenerbahçe at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on 26 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This second-leg tie will decide who progresses to the group stage, adding major sporting and financial significance to the encounter. With the first leg in Istanbul ending level, every detail in the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats could prove decisive.

Both clubs arrive from demanding European qualification campaigns and know that a place in the Champions League proper is on the line. The Play-offs setting, the home advantage for Lyon, and Fenerbahçe’s strong early-season form combine to make this a finely balanced clash. For fans and bettors alike, understanding the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats and historical meetings is key to framing expectations ahead of this decisive night in Lyon.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but competitive head-to-head history between Lyon and Fenerbahçe across European competitions.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Lyon wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Fenerbahçe wins: 0

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Timeline & Historical Context

The Lyon vs Fenerbahçe timeline in European competition is short but already suggests a finely balanced matchup. The first recorded meeting in this dataset came on 23 January 2025 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7 at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi in İstanbul. On that occasion, Fenerbahçe and Lyon played out a tight 0-0 draw, with the Turkish side at home and neither team able to find a breakthrough.

Their next clash came on 18 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe again had home advantage, but Lyon struck first, going into half-time 1-0 up. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, underlining how little separates the sides when they meet in high-stakes European fixtures. That result sets the stage for the upcoming second leg in France, with the tie delicately poised.

With both previous games played in Istanbul and both ending level, the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe timeline so far is defined by balance and defensive discipline. There have been only one goal for each side across two matches, and no clear psychological edge has emerged. Instead, history points to a cautious, tactical rivalry where small details and home advantage could finally tilt the balance.

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats underline how evenly matched these teams have been in their limited European meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lyon 1 - 1 Fenerbahçe
  • Average Goals per Match: Lyon 0.50 vs Fenerbahçe 0.50

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Parc Olympique Lyonnais: No matches played here in the recorded head-to-head history.
  • At Fenerbahçe’s stadium / in Istanbul: 2 matches played — Fenerbahçe won 0 (as home side), Lyon won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 1-1 Lyon (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs
  • 23 January 2025: Fenerbahçe 0-0 Lyon (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lyon Matches Results and Stats

For Lyon, the available Champions League figures are season to date and show a mixed but competitive picture. Across 3 matches in this campaign, Lyon have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a total of 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. At home they have been particularly strong offensively, averaging 3.0 goals scored and none conceded, while away they have been more vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals. The form line of “LWD” underlines the inconsistency but also suggests that Lyon are capable of producing a strong performance when it matters, especially at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date in Champions League 2026): Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

Fenerbahçe arrive with an impressive early-season Champions League profile. Over 5 matches in this campaign, they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws. They have scored 6 goals and conceded only 2, reflecting a solid balance between attack and defence. At home, Fenerbahçe average 1.3 goals scored and just 0.3 conceded, while away from home they still maintain positive numbers with 1.0 goal scored and 0.5 conceded on average. The form sequence “WDWWD” highlights both resilience and momentum, supported by 3 clean sheets in 5 games and a perfect penalty record so far in this competition.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date in Champions League 2026): Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats point to a finely poised Play-offs second leg. Head-to-head, neither side has managed a victory, with two draws, one goal apiece, and both prior meetings played in Istanbul. That limited history offers no clear dominance but does suggest tight, low-scoring contests. Season to date in the Champions League, Fenerbahçe hold the stronger overall form with an unbeaten record, fewer goals conceded, and more clean sheets, indicating a robust defensive platform. Lyon, however, have been potent at home in this campaign and now finally bring Fenerbahçe to Parc Olympique Lyonnais, where their attacking numbers are significantly better. Statistically, the trends lean slightly towards Fenerbahçe’s consistency and defensive solidity, but the combination of Lyon’s home strength and a perfectly balanced head-to-head record keeps this tie open and highly competitive ahead of 26 August 2026.

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 21 August 2026.

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