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Saburtalo vs. Larne Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Saburtalo host Larne at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. After a goalless first leg in Northern Ireland, this second leg becomes a straight shoot-out for progression. The aggregate score stands at 0-0, so any win on the night will be enough to advance, while another draw would push the tie towards extra time and potentially penalties.

With both sides still searching for their first goal of the tie, this fixture carries high stakes for clubs looking to reach the play-off round and move closer to the Europa League group stage. The Saburtalo vs Larne stats so far in this campaign show two defensively solid, low-scoring teams, making this second leg a tactical battle where small margins and set pieces could decide who continues their European journey.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Saburtalo and Larne in UEFA Europa League qualifying is extremely tight after their first meeting ended level.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Saburtalo wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Larne wins: 0

Saburtalo vs Larne Timeline & Historical Context

The Saburtalo vs Larne timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg encounter in the 2026 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. On 4 August 2026, the two sides met at Inver Park in Larne, with the match finishing 0-0 in regular time. Played under the supervision of referee Mohammad Al-Emara, the tie remained goalless at half-time and full-time, reflecting a cautious approach from both clubs in the opening chapter of this contest.

That match in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round established the pattern of a finely balanced pairing. Larne, as the home team on 4 August 2026, could not find a breakthrough despite home advantage, while Saburtalo were disciplined enough to secure a clean sheet away from home. With no goals scored and no extra time or penalties required in the first leg, the entire outcome of the tie now shifts to Tbilisi.

Given the limited historical depth between the clubs, the rivalry narrative is still being written. All available Saburtalo vs Larne stats from their existing timeline point to a matchup defined by defensive organisation and risk management rather than open attacking football. The second leg therefore doubles as both a decisive qualifier and the next key chapter in a developing European head-to-head.

Saburtalo vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Saburtalo vs Larne head-to-head picture is based on a single, tightly contested match in European qualifying.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Saburtalo 0 - 0 Larne
  • Average Goals per Match: Saburtalo 0.00 vs Larne 0.00

Saburtalo vs Larne Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Saburtalo vs Larne last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 4 August 2026: Larne 0-0 Saburtalo (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Saburtalo Matches Results and Stats

For Saburtalo, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date consists of the away leg at Inver Park. That 0-0 draw underlines a solid defensive structure, with a clean sheet achieved on the road but a failure to score at the other end. Their form line reads as a draw, suggesting a cautious, controlled approach in European competition so far, with no goals scored or conceded and a preference for stability over expansive attacking play.

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

Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats

Larne’s Europa League campaign to this point mirrors Saburtalo’s: one match played, one 0-0 draw. At home in the first leg, Larne kept a clean sheet but could not convert territorial or attacking phases into a decisive goal. Their season-to-date European form therefore also shows a single draw, with no goals for or against. The combination of a clean sheet and a failure to score indicates a side that is competitive defensively but still searching for cutting edge in the final third at this level.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one match in the Saburtalo vs Larne head-to-head history, the statistical sample is small but clear: this is a finely balanced tie between two defensively sound teams. The overall record is level in results, goals, and average goals per game, and both sides come into the second leg with identical Europa League season profiles – one draw, no wins, no defeats, no goals scored or conceded.

The shift of venue to Mikheil Meskhi Stadium introduces a new dynamic, as Saburtalo now enjoy home advantage after securing a clean sheet away. At the same time, Larne have shown they can limit opposition chances at this stage of the competition. Historical and current stats together suggest a tight, low-scoring encounter is again likely, with the margins for progression to the next round expected to be slim and potentially decided by a single key moment or set piece.

Saburtalo vs Larne H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.

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