Sturm Graz are an established Austrian name, founded in 1909 and based at Stadion Graz-Liebenau. For Celtic supporters, they sit in that familiar European category: not a glamour opponent, but not one to be treated casually either.
Their 2026-27 season is well under way, with Sturm third in the Austrian Bundesliga. They have also been through the ÖFB Cup second round, Europa League qualifying play-offs, Champions League third qualifying round and the Europa League league phase, which gives their season a properly continental workload.
Their league form has been steady rather than spectacular. Recent results include home wins over SCR Altach and Rapid Vienna, a 2-0 away win at TSV Hartberg, and draws with Austria Lustenau and WSG Tirol. They have been awkward to break down, conceding only 0.5 goals per match both home and away.
The squad is young, with 25 players and an average age of 23. Goals have been spread around rather than centred on one obvious finisher, with Seedy Jatta, Simon Seidl, Nelson Weiper and Szymon Włodarczyk each on two for the season. Away from home, they carry a decent threat, averaging 1.5 goals per match.
Sturm’s current profile is clear enough: third in Austria, defensively tight, and used to European demands. For Celtic, they would represent a disciplined, mobile opponent rather than a soft continental fixture.
