Vardar Skopje and KuPS have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Round 1. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Round 2 of the Champions League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Round 2 of the Conference League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 07.07.2026 | Vardar Skopje | 0:2 | KuPS | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | ||
| 14.07.2026 | KuPS | 2:3 AET | Vardar Skopje | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | ||
KuPS last met Vardar Skopje on 14.07.2026, with the final score recorded as 2:3. The last five matches for KuPS resulted in 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. In comparison, Vardar Skopje have recorded 1 victory, 0 draws, and 4 defeats in their last 5 games. The team strength comparison shows KuPS at 1273 Elo points, compared to 1198 points for Vardar Skopje.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 |
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KuPS | 2.500 | 2.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 6.500 | 14.000 |
| 376 |
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Vardar Skopje | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 |
Form in recent games
| KuPS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | š | loss 2:4 | IFK Mariehamn | Veikkausliiga | |
| 20.08.2026 | š | draw 1:1 | Shamrock Rovers | Conference League | |
| 16.08.2026 | š | win 2:1 | FC Lahti | Veikkausliiga | |
| 13.08.2026 | š | loss 1:2 | CS Universitatea Craiova | Europa League | |
| 09.08.2026 | š | draw 1:1 | Turun Palloseura | Veikkausliiga | |
| Vardar Skopje | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.08.2026 | š | loss 0:1 | Struga Trim-Lum | League | |
| 09.08.2026 | š | loss 0:2 | ShkĆ«ndija Tetovo | League | |
| 28.07.2026 | š | loss 2:5 AET | Riga FC | Conference League | |
| 25.07.2026 | š | win 2:0 | Bregalnica Å tip | League | |
| 22.07.2026 | š | loss 2:3 | Riga FC | Conference League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644 |
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KuPS | 1273 |
23.08.2026 2:4 vs IFK Mariehamn Veikkausliiga -18.35 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs Shamrock Rovers Conference League Qualifications - Play-off +1.73 |
16.08.2026 2:1 vs FC Lahti Veikkausliiga +5.11 |
13.08.2026 1:2 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -6.77 |
09.08.2026 1:1 vs Turun Palloseura Veikkausliiga -7.75 |
06.08.2026 1:1 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +7.12 |
01.08.2026 1:0 vs IF Gnistan Veikkausliiga +5.90 |
28.07.2026 0:2 vs Sabah FK Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -8.94 |
21.07.2026 0:1 vs Sabah FK Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -5.54 |
18.07.2026 2:0 vs SJK SeinƤjoki Veikkausliiga +6.93 |
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| 864 |
|
Vardar Skopje | 1198 |
16.08.2026 0:1 vs Struga Trim-Lum League -11.09 |
09.08.2026 0:2 vs Shkƫndija Tetovo League -10.73 |
28.07.2026 2:5 vs Riga FC Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +19.34 |
25.07.2026 2:0 vs Bregalnica Å tip League +2.57 |
22.07.2026 2:3 vs Riga FC Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 -5.75 |
14.07.2026 3:2 vs KuPS Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 +22.64 |
07.07.2026 0:2 vs KuPS Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 -12.88 |
23.05.2026 3:0 vs Shkƫndija Tetovo League +10.16 |
15.05.2026 1:0 vs Struga Trim-Lum League +10.57 |
09.05.2026 2:1 vs Sileks Kratovo League +6.85 |
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Featured matches KuPS - Vardar Skopje
KuPS - Vardar Skopje, 14.07.2026
Extra time was required to settle the second-leg match of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round between KuPS and Vardar Skopje, played on 14 July 2026 at VƤre Areena in Kuopio. The Finnish side emerged victorious with a 4ā3 aggregate score after a 2ā3 defeat in the additional period, having won the first leg 2ā0.
The deadlock was broken in the 59th minute when Azer Omeragikj scored for the visitors from North Macedonia. Vardar doubled their advantage in stoppage time through a penalty converted by Goran ZakariÄ. KuPS responded in extra time: Bob Nii Armah equalised in the 100th minute, but Ian Puleio restored the lead for Vardar just two minutes later. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when Piotr Parzyszek scored from the penalty spot, securing progression for the home team.
Both coaches used all available substitutions during the extended 120 minutes. Despite the loss in this fixture, Vardar Skopje could not overturn the aggregate deficit, and KuPS advanced to the next qualifying round.
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 14.07.2026, the match KuPS vs Vardar Skopje took place, ending with a score of 2:3.