Sturm Graz - Fenerbahçe live - Football

Sturm Graz host Fenerbahçe SK at the Merkur-Arena in Graz on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at 19:30 BST, in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. The Austrian side face a steep challenge having lost the first leg 2-0 in Istanbul, needing to overcome a two-goal deficit, while Fenerbahçe arrive in Austria unbeaten across all three of their qualifying matches in this campaign. In the head-to-head record, Fenerbahçe hold the upper hand with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 previous meetings - the Turkish club has never lost to Sturm Graz.

Match Info: Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe SK

The second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 third qualifying round between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe SK kicks off on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at 19:30 BST (20:30 CEST) at the Merkur-Arena in Graz, Austria - a return fixture following Fenerbahçe's 2-0 first-leg victory in Istanbul on 5 August.

Where to Watch Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe SK?

UK-based supporters looking to follow this Champions League qualifier will need to seek out the Austrian broadcaster ORF, which holds domestic rights for this tie. ORF 1 is carrying the match on free-to-air television across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, while the ORF ON streaming platform provides an online option for viewers in Austria.

In Turkey - where Fenerbahçe's army of fans will be watching intently - the match is available online via S Sport +. Bulgarian supporters can tune in on MAX Sport 4, which holds the rights for the Balkans region.

Wherever you are, it is worth checking local listings as sub-licensing agreements may extend coverage to additional platforms in your country ahead of kick-off.

Match between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe SK - Preview

Sturm Graz need to do something they have never managed in three previous encounters with Fenerbahçe: win. The Austrians must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit at the Merkur-Arena - at minimum a 2-0 home victory to force extra time - making this one of the most demanding tasks in their recent European history.

The first leg in Istanbul on 5 August was a controlled performance by Fenerbahçe. Talisca struck in the 9th minute after a sharp layoff from Kerem Aktürkoglu, before Mason Greenwood sealed it with a long-range finish just before half-time. Fenerbahçe dominated in every statistical category - 72% possession, 10 shots on target to Sturm's one - and José Mourinho's side rarely looked threatened. The Austrian club have a mountain to climb.

The winner of this tie will progress to the play-off round against either Sparta Prague or Olympique Lyon, with a place in the UEFA Champions League league phase at stake. That prospect should sharpen Fenerbahçe's focus, while for Sturm Graz, a home crowd at the Merkur-Arena and the weight of the occasion represent their best - perhaps their only - realistic chance of producing a memorable comeback.

Head-to-Head: Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe SK

These two clubs have faced each other three times in European competition, with Fenerbahçe winning twice and drawing once - Sturm Graz are yet to take three points from any meeting. The history of this fixture is almost exclusively a Turkish story, and the Austrians will be desperate to write a new chapter in Graz.

All previous meetings between the two clubs:

• 05.08.2026 - UEFA Champions League (first leg) - Fenerbahçe 2:0 Sturm Graz
• 03.08.2017 - UEFA Europa League (second leg) - Fenerbahçe 1:1 Sturm Graz
• 27.07.2017 - UEFA Europa League (first leg) - Sturm Graz 1:2 Fenerbahçe

Sturm Graz - Recent Form

Sturm Graz have won 3 of their last 5 matches across all competitions, but their sole defeat in that run came at the worst possible moment - a 2-0 loss to Fenerbahçe in Istanbul last week.

Before the first leg, the Graz side produced an emphatic run in the Champions League second qualifying round, dismantling Heart of Midlothian 6-0 on aggregate. They opened with a dominant 4-0 home win on 21 July, then made the trip to Edinburgh and kept a clean sheet again, winning 2-0 at Tynecastle on 28 July. That tie showed Sturm's quality both in attack and in shutting opponents out over two legs.

Outside European competition, Sturm drew 1-1 with WSG Wattens in the Austrian Bundesliga on 1 August and earlier thrashed Seekirchen 3-0 in the Cup. However, the manner of their defeat in Istanbul - outplayed in possession, outshot by a ratio of 10 to 1 in shots on target - raises real questions about whether they have the quality to turn this tie around at home.

Fenerbahçe SK - Recent Form

Fenerbahçe are unbeaten in all 3 of their Champions League qualifying matches in this campaign, scoring 7 goals and conceding just one - an exceptional return that underlines their status as strong favourites to reach the play-off round.

The Turkish club's route to this round included a 2-1 aggregate victory over Polish side Górnik Zabrze. Mason Greenwood made his competitive debut in the first leg - a 1-0 home win thanks to a Talisca free kick - before Fenerbahçe held firm in a 1-1 draw in Zabrze to advance. The Górnik tie showcased Fenerbahçe's ability to manage ties pragmatically under Mourinho's guidance.

The 2-0 win over Sturm in the first leg was arguably Fenerbahçe's most convincing display of the qualifying campaign. Talisca scored his third goal in as many UCL qualifying appearances, and Greenwood's first competitive goal for the club was a statement strike. Pre-season results - a 4-0 win over Pogoń Szczecin and a 2-1 victory against LASK Linz - point to a squad that hit their stride early and have only continued to improve.

Facts and Statistics

Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe SK have now met three times in UEFA competition - twice in European qualifying ties - and the Austrian club is searching for its first victory in this fixture. Despite the gap in resources and experience at the highest level, these clashes have carried significant stakes each time the two clubs have been drawn together.

• Fenerbahçe are unbeaten in all 3 meetings with Sturm Graz, recording 2 wins and 1 draw.
• Talisca scored his 3rd goal in 3 Champions League qualifying appearances in this campaign during the first leg on 5 August.
• Sturm Graz beat Heart of Midlothian 6-0 on aggregate in the previous qualifying round (4-0 at home, 2-0 away).
• The winner of this tie will face either Sparta Prague or Olympique Lyon in the Champions League play-off round.
• In 2017, Fenerbahçe knocked Sturm Graz out of the UEFA Europa League; the tie ended 1-1 in the second leg in Istanbul, with Fenerbahçe having won the first leg 2-1 in Graz.