Match report
Sturm Graz beat Brann 1–0 at Merkur Arena, Graz in UEFA Europa League. J. Gorenc Stankovič opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Sturm Graz have 3 wins in their last 5, while Brann have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽J. Gorenc Stankovičassist N. Geyrhofer
18'
S. Hierländer
34'
2H
⇄D. Khudyakov↓ S. Hierländer
74'
74'
⇄H. M. Hellesoy↓ U. Mathisen
⇄E. Lorenz↓ J. Gorenc Stankovič
83'
83'
⇄S. Nilsen↓ K. Eriksen
Momentum
STU
⚽
BRA
Match info
TournamentUEFA Europa League · World
Kick-offJan 29, 2026 · 20:00
VenueMerkur Arena, Graz
Attendance58,472 / 63,557 (92%)
RefereeJuxhin Xhaja, Albania
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
1.3Expected goals (xG)0.3
13Total shots8
5Shots on target3
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks4
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
J. Gorenc Stankovič
7.9Lineups
STU 4-3-37.19Formation7.154-3-3 BRA
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lyon | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:5 | +13 | 21 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | +8 | 21 | LWWWW |
| 3 |  FC Midtjylland | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | +10 | 19 | WWWWW |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | +6 | 17 | DWWWW |
| 5 |  FC Porto | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | +6 | 17 | WWWWL |
| 6 |  SC Braga | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 17 | WWWWL |
| 7 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10:4 | +6 | 17 | DDWWW |
| 8 |  AS Roma | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:6 | +7 | 16 | LLDWW |
| 9 |  Genk | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | +4 | 16 | WWWWL |
| 10 |  Bologna | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 15 | DWWWW |
| 11 |  VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | +6 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 12 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12:11 | +1 | 15 | DWWWW |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:7 | +8 | 14 | DWWWW |
| 14 |  Plzen | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8:3 | +5 | 14 | DDDDD |
| 15 |  FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | +1 | 14 | DWWWW |
| 16 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | +4 | 13 | WWWLL |
| 17 |  PAOK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:14 | +3 | 12 | WWLLD |
| 18 |  Lille | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:9 | +3 | 12 | LLLWW |
| 19 |  Fenerbahçe | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | +3 | 12 | DWWWL |
| 20 |  Panathinaikos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | +2 | 12 | DDWWW |
| 21 |  Celtic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:15 | -2 | 11 | WWWLL |
| 22 |  Ludogorets | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:15 | -3 | 10 | WLLLL |
| 23 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:16 | -4 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 24 |  Brann | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 | LDDDW |
| 25 |  BSC Young Boys | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10:16 | -6 | 9 | WWLLL |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | -6 | 7 | WWLLL |
| 27 |  FCSB | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:16 | -7 | 7 | DWWLL |
| 28 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:14 | -8 | 7 | WLLLL |
| 29 |  Feyenoord | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11:15 | -4 | 6 | WWLLL |
| 30 |  FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9:13 | -4 | 6 | LLLLW |
| 31 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10:15 | -5 | 6 | LLLWW |
| 32 |  Rangers | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5:14 | -9 | 4 | WLLLL |
| 33 |  Nice | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7:15 | -8 | 3 | LWLLL |
| 34 |  Utrecht | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:15 | -10 | 1 | LDLLL |
| 35 |  Malmo FF | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4:15 | -11 | 1 | DLLLL |
| 36 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2:22 | -20 | 1 | LLLDL |
European qualification Relegation
World Cup
2025Sturm Graz2-1BrannUEFA Nations League
2023Sturm Graz0-2BrannInternational Friendly
2022Brann3-2Sturm GrazUEFA Nations League
2021Sturm Graz1-0Brann