CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats Before 13 September Match
The CAF Confederation Cup 2026 1st Preliminary Round brings CS Sfaxien back home to Sfax on 13 September 2026 for the second leg of their tie against Shooting Stars. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 UTC, with the Tunisian side aiming to overturn the deficit from the first leg. With continental progression on the line, this fixture carries significant weight for both clubs in the early stages of the competition.
From a CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars stats perspective, this encounter is finely balanced by the aggregate situation. Shooting Stars hold the advantage after a narrow home win in Ibadan, while CS Sfaxien now look to use home conditions in Sfax to shift the momentum. In a knockout preliminary round, the stakes are clear: every goal and every defensive action could decide who advances deeper into the CAF Confederation Cup.
Head-to-head record
The record shows that CS Sfaxien and Shooting Stars have met once so far in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026 1st Preliminary Round.
- Previous meetings: 1
- CS Sfaxien wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Shooting Stars wins: 1
CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context
The CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars timeline in continental competition begins with their first-leg clash in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026 1st Preliminary Round. On 5 September 2026, at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars hosted CS Sfaxien in what was a tight, low-scoring contest that set the tone for this two-legged tie.
In that match on 5 September 2026, Shooting Stars defeated CS Sfaxien 1-0 in regular time. The home side led 1-0 at half-time and preserved that advantage through to the final whistle, securing a clean sheet and a one-goal cushion heading into the return leg. The fixture was decided within 90 minutes, with no extra time or penalties required, underlining how fine the margins were between the teams.
With only this single competitive encounter currently on record between the clubs, the rivalry is still in its formative stage. Nonetheless, the existing CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars timeline already shows a clear narrative: Shooting Stars have demonstrated defensive solidity at home, while CS Sfaxien now face the challenge of responding in Sfax to keep their CAF Confederation Cup campaign alive.
CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers are based entirely on the first-leg meeting in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: CS Sfaxien 0 - 1 Shooting Stars
- Average Goals per Match: CS Sfaxien 0.00 vs Shooting Stars 1.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At CS Sfaxien's stadium: 0 matches played here — CS Sfaxien won 0 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Shooting Stars's stadium: 1 match played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), CS Sfaxien won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 5 September 2026: Shooting Stars 1-0 CS Sfaxien (Half-time: 1-0) – CAF Confederation Cup, 1st Preliminary Round
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 CS Sfaxien Matches Results and Stats
For CS Sfaxien, the early CAF Confederation Cup 2026 campaign is best described through their season to date statistics. They have played one match so far, the away leg against Shooting Stars, and came away with a defeat and no goals scored. Defensively, they conceded once, with that goal arriving in the 16–30 minute window, and they have yet to record a clean sheet in this season’s competition.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats
Shooting Stars enter the second leg with strong early momentum in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026, based on their season to date numbers. They have played one match, the home tie against CS Sfaxien, and won 1-0 while keeping a clean sheet. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per match, with their only goal so far coming between the 16th and 30th minute, and defensively they have yet to concede in this competition.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Overall, the historical and statistical picture ahead of the second leg leans slightly towards Shooting Stars, who hold a 1-0 advantage from their home win in Ibadan and have yet to concede in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match for the Nigerian side, with a goals tally of 1-0 and an average of 1.0 goal per game in their favour. CS Sfaxien, however, now return to Sfax for their first home outing of this tie, where they will look to overturn the narrow deficit. With such a small sample of direct meetings, the trends are limited but clear: Shooting Stars have shown early defensive strength, while CS Sfaxien must raise their attacking output if they are to change the trajectory of this preliminary round.
CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.
