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FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

FK Crvena Zvezda host Larne at Stadion Rajko Mit in Belgrade on 29 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This return leg arrives with the Serbian side already holding a clear advantage in the tie, but the job still needs to be finished in front of their home crowd.

With qualification to the next phase of the Champions League at stake, this fixture carries major importance for both clubs. FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne stats from the first meeting underline a strong early statement from the Belgrade club, while Larne travel knowing they must produce a near-perfect performance to overturn the deficit and extend their European campaign.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne have met once so far in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

  • 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 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Inver Park in Larne, the Northern Irish side had home advantage but faced a seasoned European opponent.

On 21 July 2026 at Inver Park, Larne hosted FK Crvena Zvezda in the opening leg. The match finished Larne 0-4 FK Crvena Zvezda, with the visitors already leading 0-1 at half-time. The comprehensive 4-0 away victory in this Champions League qualifier immediately tilted the balance of the tie towards the Serbian champions and set a clear context for the return game in Belgrade.

With only this single competitive fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the scale of that 4-0 result in UEFA Champions League qualifying provides a strong early indicator of the gap between the sides at this stage of their development, and it frames the second leg as a test of whether Larne can respond or whether FK Crvena Zvezda will confirm their dominance over two matches.

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on their Champions League qualifier at Inver Park.

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: (no matches played here in the head-to-head record so far)
  • 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, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 FK Crvena Zvezda Matches Results and Stats

For FK Crvena Zvezda, the available record in this Champions League season to date consists of the 4-0 away win at Larne. That result highlights a side that started their European campaign with authority: four goals scored, none conceded, and an away clean sheet that gives them full control of the tie heading into the home leg.

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

Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats

Larne arrive in Belgrade with a more extensive early-season record in the Champions League. Across three qualifiers so far, they have two wins and one defeat, scoring three goals and conceding five. At home they have mixed results, including the 0-4 loss to FK Crvena Zvezda, while away from home they have shown they can win and keep a clean sheet, which offers some encouragement despite the aggregate situation.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, FK Crvena Zvezda enter the second leg with a clear edge. The only head-to-head meeting so far produced a dominant 4-0 away victory, giving the Serbian club a perfect record in this matchup and a significant goal difference advantage. Their season-to-date Champions League numbers show maximum points, high scoring output, and defensive solidity with no goals conceded.

Larne’s broader qualifying campaign suggests they are capable of competitive performances, particularly given their two wins and one clean sheet in three Champions League fixtures. However, the direct FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne stats and the one-sided nature of the first leg underline how steep the challenge will be in Belgrade. Historically limited but statistically clear, the trends lean towards FK Crvena Zvezda consolidating their position, while Larne must produce an exceptional away display to alter the trajectory of this tie.

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

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