St. Gallen 2-1 Benfica in the UEFA Europa League, Qualification Round 2 at Sitterstadion, St.Gallen (19,456 capacity).

St. Gallen won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–W), scoring 5 and conceding 10.

Benfica won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–D–D), scoring 10 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 2 times: St. Gallen 1 win, Benfica 1, 0 draws.