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Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

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 brings together the Armenian side, already battle-tested in this season’s preliminaries, and the Slovenian champions, who have started their continental campaign with strong attacking numbers. For fans and bettors alike, understanding the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats is essential to frame expectations ahead of this decisive clash.

The fixture is staged at Ararat-Armenia’s home ground, where they have been perfect so far in the 2026 Champions League campaign. Celje arrive with an unbeaten record in the same competition this season and an impressive scoring rate. With progression to the next phase of Europe’s elite competition at stake, both clubs will see this as a pivotal night, and the historical Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats offer a focused lens on how this matchup has unfolded in Europe before.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but competitive history between Ararat-Armenia and Celje in European competition.

  • 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 begins with a single but telling encounter in the UEFA Europa League. On 24 September 2020, the sides faced off in the 3rd Qualifying Round at Yerevan Football Academy in Yerevan. That match went beyond the regular 90 minutes, underlining how closely matched the two clubs were on the night.

In that 24 September 2020 meeting, Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje in a high-stakes Europa League qualifier. The score was 0-0 at half-time and remained goalless at full-time, forcing extra time. Ararat-Armenia ultimately found the breakthrough in the additional period, winning 1-0 after extra time. The contest did not go to penalties, but the need for 120 minutes highlighted the fine margins separating the two teams at this level.

With that Europa League tie as the only entry so far in the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline, the historical context is concise but clear: when these clubs meet in European qualifiers, the margins are narrow, defensive concentration is high, and the outcome can hinge on a single decisive moment in extra time.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics between Ararat-Armenia and Celje are based on that single competitive encounter, but they still offer a snapshot of how the matchup has played out so far.

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 Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 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 record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League points to a volatile but dangerous side. Season to date in this competition, they have played 4 matches, winning both at home and losing both away. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per game, with a strong 2.0 goals per match at home and 1.5 away, while defensively they have been flawless at home with no goals conceded but more vulnerable on their travels.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
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Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje enter this tie with an unbeaten season-to-date record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. Across 2 matches, they have 1 win and 1 draw, with both games featuring high scoring. Celje have struck 6 goals (3.0 per match) and conceded 5, indicating a proactive attacking approach but a defense that can be exposed. They have yet to keep a clean sheet in this campaign, but they have also not failed to score, underlining consistent offensive output.

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

Looking at the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats, history narrowly favors the Armenian side thanks to their 1-0 victory after extra time in the 2020 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, achieved on home soil in Yerevan. The goal and win balance is slim but entirely in Ararat-Armenia’s favor, and the only prior meeting suggests tight, hard-fought football when these two clubs collide. Season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, Ararat-Armenia’s perfect home record and defensive solidity at Football Academy Stadium contrast with Celje’s unbeaten but open, high-scoring profile. Overall, the trends point to a matchup where Ararat-Armenia’s home strength meets Celje’s attacking momentum, setting up a finely balanced qualifier shaped by small details rather than any overwhelming historical dominance.

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

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