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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 fixture comes in the early stages of the 2026 campaign, but it already carries major significance for both clubs’ ambitions of progressing towards the group stage.

The stakes are clear: FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne stats from the first leg underline the Serbian side’s strong position in the tie, yet qualification is decided over two matches and pressure now shifts to Belgrade. Larne travel knowing they must overturn a deficit against a side that has already demonstrated superior cutting edge in this round of the UEFA Champions League.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short but already decisive head-to-head picture between FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne.

  • 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 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 hosted the Serbian champions in what was a significant occasion for the home club in European competition.

On 21 July 2026 at Inver Park, Larne faced FK Crvena Zvezda and the visitors established control early. The match finished Larne 0-4 FK Crvena Zvezda, with the half-time score 0-1 in favour of the away side. The fixture was decided within the regular 90 minutes, with no extra time or penalties required. This comprehensive away victory immediately shaped the emerging rivalry, placing FK Crvena Zvezda in command of the tie.

With only this single competitive meeting on record, the historical context is limited but clear: FK Crvena Zvezda have already demonstrated a clear superiority in this specific UEFA Champions League round. As a result, the upcoming second leg in Belgrade will either confirm that pattern or provide Larne with an opportunity to alter the early narrative in this developing head-to-head.

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from the existing head-to-head underline the dominance shown by FK Crvena Zvezda in their solitary encounter so far.

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: 0 matches played here — FK Crvena Zvezda won 0 (as home side), Larne won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • 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 UEFA Champions League statistics for the 2026 season to date come from their away performance at Inver Park. They have started this European campaign with a commanding 4-0 away win, combining attacking efficiency with defensive solidity. With four goals scored and none conceded, plus a clean sheet and a successful penalty taken, their early-season numbers suggest a side in control at both ends of the pitch.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats

Larne’s UEFA Champions League season to date shows a more mixed picture across three fixtures. They have played two matches at home and one away, recording two wins and one defeat. Offensively, they have scored three goals in total, averaging one goal per game, while defensively they have conceded five, with a particularly heavy 0-4 home loss against FK Crvena Zvezda standing out. Despite that setback, Larne have shown they can win both home and away, including a 2-1 home victory and a 0-1 away success, and they have kept one clean sheet in their three games.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, FK Crvena Zvezda enter the second leg in Belgrade with a clear edge. The head-to-head record stands at one match and one emphatic win, with a 4-0 aggregate in goals entirely in their favour. Their season-to-date UEFA Champions League figures reflect that dominance: one match, one win, four goals scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet away from home. Larne, by contrast, arrive with a generally positive early European record of two wins and one loss, but the single direct meeting against FK Crvena Zvezda highlights the gap they must close. The combination of a strong away result for the Serbian side, Larne’s vulnerability in that fixture, and the shift of the tie to Belgrade suggests that historical and current stats both lean towards FK Crvena Zvezda maintaining control of this UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round matchup.

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

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