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Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy: Head-to-head Stats and Match Insights

Atlanta United II host Crown Legacy at Fifth Third Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 27 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. The fixture brings together two of the stronger sides in the Eastern Conference, as Atlanta United II look to leverage home advantage against one of the division’s pace-setters.

In the 2026 season standings, Atlanta United II sit on 23 points from 14 matches in the Eastern Conference, ranked 7th with a 7–0–7 record and a goal difference of +8. Crown Legacy arrive as one of the benchmark teams in MLS Next Pro, top of the Eastern Conference on 30 points from 14 games, with 10 wins, no draws and 4 defeats, and a goal difference of +19. With both teams firmly in the playoff picture, this encounter carries significant implications for seeding and momentum, making the Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and evolving matchup between Atlanta United II and Crown Legacy across MLS Next Pro fixtures.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Atlanta United II wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Crown Legacy wins: 2

Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy Timeline & Historical Context

The Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with a tightly contested draw at Fifth Third Stadium on 19 May 2025. That Regular Season - 13 fixture finished 2–2 after 90 minutes (half-time 1–1), before Crown Legacy prevailed 5–3 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes, the match counts as a draw, but the shootout success gave Crown Legacy an early psychological edge in the rivalry.

Atlanta United II responded strongly in the subsequent meetings during the 2025 season. On 17 August 2025, again at Fifth Third Stadium in Regular Season - 30, Atlanta United II edged Crown Legacy 1–0 (half-time 0–0), securing their first H2H league win. They then travelled to Sportsplex at Matthews on 20 September 2025 for Regular Season - 37 and produced another disciplined performance, winning 1–0 away (half-time 1–0). Those back-to-back victories shifted the balance in favour of Atlanta United II, demonstrating their ability to manage both home and away assignments against Crown Legacy.

The 2026 Group Stage has seen the rivalry tilt back towards Crown Legacy. On 22 March 2026 at Sportsplex at Matthews, Crown Legacy defeated Atlanta United II 3–0 (half-time 0–0). They backed that up with another home victory on 3 April 2026 in the same venue and competition, winning 2–0 (half-time 1–0). These results have restored parity in the overall H2H record and underlined Crown Legacy’s strength on their own ground. With both sides having enjoyed distinct spells of dominance, the Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy timeline reflects a rivalry that is still taking shape but already marked by tactical swings and clear home/away patterns.

Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced this matchup has been across MLS Next Pro competitions.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Atlanta United II 4 - 7 Crown Legacy
  • Average Goals per Match: Atlanta United II 0.80 vs Crown Legacy 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Fifth Third Stadium: 3 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 2 (as home side), Crown Legacy won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Sportsplex at Matthews: 2 matches played here — Crown Legacy won 2 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 3 April 2026: Crown Legacy 2–0 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
  • 22 March 2026: Crown Legacy 3–0 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 0–0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
  • 20 September 2025: Crown Legacy 0–1 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 0–1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37
  • 17 August 2025: Atlanta United II 1–0 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 0–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 30
  • 19 May 2025: Atlanta United II 2–2 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 1–1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 13 (Crown Legacy won 5–3 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

Atlanta United II’s 2026 campaign has been high-variance, with a 7–0–7 record season to date reflecting an all-or-nothing profile. Offensively, they average 2.1 goals per match, with 30 goals scored across 14 fixtures, including 13 at home in just 5 games (2.6 per home match). Defensively, they concede 1.7 goals per game, and their matches often open up late, with a notable share of goals both scored and conceded in the final quarter-hour. The absence of draws underscores a side that plays on the front foot and is willing to take risks.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)

Last 5 Crown Legacy Matches Results and Stats

Crown Legacy enter this fixture with one of the most impressive season profiles in MLS Next Pro 2026. Across 14 matches, they have 10 wins and 4 losses, with no draws, and an attacking output of 39 goals (2.8 per match). They have been particularly potent away from home, scoring 20 goals in 7 away fixtures (2.9 per away match), though they also concede more on their travels, with 15 goals allowed away compared to just 5 at home. Five clean sheets overall highlight a defence capable of controlling games, especially when they impose their tempo early.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 4 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available MLS Next Pro history, Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy H2H statistics point to a finely balanced rivalry with clear situational nuances. Overall wins are level, but Crown Legacy hold a 7–4 edge in total goals and have dominated the 2026 Group Stage with consecutive 3–0 and 2–0 home victories. Atlanta United II, however, remain unbeaten against Crown Legacy at Fifth Third Stadium, with two wins and one draw (the latter followed by a penalty shootout defeat) and have shown they can restrict Crown Legacy’s attack on home soil. Season-to-date form tilts towards Crown Legacy, whose attacking numbers and league-leading position underline their quality, while Atlanta United II’s goal-heavy, result-polarised profile suggests another open contest. History points to home advantage being a significant leveller, setting up a tactically intriguing clash where Crown Legacy’s superior season metrics meet Atlanta United II’s strong home H2H record.

Atlanta United II vs Crown Legacy H2H Statistics updated on 22 June 2026.

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