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UEFA Europa League · 23 July 2026 · 19:00

FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica, 23 July 2026, UEFA Europa League: form, head-to-head and match facts

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FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica (UEFA Europa League) was played on 23 July 2026 and finished 2–1.

FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: table positions and form

  • FC ST. Gallen: 55th (6 points)
  • Benfica: 2nd (25 points)

FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: match preview and analysis

FC St. Gallen managed a narrow 2‑1 victory over Benfica at home, earning three vital points to climb to 52nd place with six points from four matches (two wins, two defeats, a 10‑6 goal tally). The win kept Benfica’s unbeaten run intact in the league, but the Portuguese side slipped to second overall with 16 points after five wins and a draw, boasting a dominant 21‑4 goal difference. The result narrows the gap between the two clubs, who have already split their head‑to‑head meetings this season, each having secured a win. St. Gallen’s three‑point haul also marks their first triumph over a top‑two opponent this campaign, tightening the battle for European qualification spots.

FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: team stats compared

FC ST. GallenBenfica
48%Attack52%
35%Defence65%
41%Overall59%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: questions and answers

How did FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica end?

FC ST. Gallen beat Benfica 2–1.

When and where was the match played?

23 July 2026, kick-off at 19:00, at Kybunpark. Referee: Luca Pairetto, Italy.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

FC ST. Gallen: 55th (6 points), Benfica: 2nd (25 points).

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