Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Stats: Head-to-Head Record Overview

Carolina Core host Huntsville City at Truist Point on 28 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 UTC, with the Central Division and Eastern Conference standings adding clear context to this matchup. Carolina Core enter the fixture with 14 points from 16 games and a goal difference of -9, sitting 7th in the Central Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. Huntsville City arrive with 19 points from 14 games, a goal difference of -5, and stand 6th in the Central Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference.

With both teams chasing upward mobility in the MLS Next Pro hierarchy, this clash at Truist Point carries real significance. For Carolina Core, improving a 4–12 record and tightening up defensively is essential, especially at home where they have 3 wins and 4 losses. Huntsville City, with 6 wins and 8 defeats, will see this as a chance to extend their positive head-to-head edge. For supporters and analysts alike, the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City stats and historical trends provide a strong lens through which to assess the stakes of this encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a developing but already one-sided head-to-head between Carolina Core and Huntsville City in MLS Next Pro competition.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Carolina Core wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Huntsville City wins: 3

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Timeline & Historical Context

The Carolina Core vs Huntsville City timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their earliest recorded meeting on 10 May 2025. On that date, at Truist Point in the 2025 Regular Season - 11 round, Carolina Core and Huntsville City played out a 0–0 draw over 90 minutes, with the score still goalless after extra time. The match was ultimately decided from the spot, where Huntsville City prevailed 3–2 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes, that fixture stands as a draw, but it also underlined Huntsville City’s ability to edge tight contests in shootout situations.

The rivalry then shifted decisively to Joe W. Davis Stadium, where Huntsville City have consistently leveraged home advantage. On 10 August 2025, in Regular Season - 29, Huntsville City defeated Carolina Core 3–2, having led 3–0 at half-time. That result highlighted both Huntsville City’s attacking potency and Carolina Core’s capacity to rally but fall just short. On 5 October 2025, again at Joe W. Davis Stadium in Regular Season - 39, Huntsville City recorded another 3–0 home win, controlling the match from the break with a 2–0 half-time lead.

The pattern continued into the 2026 season. On 8 May 2026, Huntsville City once more hosted Carolina Core at Joe W. Davis Stadium in Group Stage play and produced a 3–0 victory, leading 1–0 at half-time before closing the game out convincingly. The only clear break in Huntsville City’s dominance came on 29 September 2024 at Truist Point Stadium in High Point, North Carolina. In that 2024 Regular Season - 40 fixture, Carolina Core won 2–0 at home after leading 1–0 at the interval. That match remains Carolina Core’s sole outright win in this series, and a key reference point in the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City timeline when assessing what the hosts must replicate in the upcoming encounter.

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Huntsville City’s advantage, particularly in terms of goals scored and road efficiency.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Carolina Core 4 - 11 Huntsville City
• Average Goals per Match: Carolina Core 0.80 vs Huntsville City 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Truist Point / Truist Point Stadium (Carolina Core home): 3 matches played here — Carolina Core won 1 (as home side), Huntsville City won 0 (as away side), 2 draws (including the penalty shootout match)
• At Joe W. Davis Stadium (Huntsville City home): 2 matches played here — Huntsville City won 2 (as home side), Carolina Core won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 08 May 2026: Huntsville City 3–0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 05 October 2025: Huntsville City 3–0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 2–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 39
• 10 August 2025: Huntsville City 3–2 Carolina Core (Half-time: 3–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29
• 10 May 2025: Carolina Core 0–0 Huntsville City (Half-time: 0–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 11 (Huntsville City won 3–2 on penalties)
• 29 September 2024: Carolina Core 2–0 Huntsville City (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 40

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Carolina Core Matches Results and Stats

For Carolina Core, the broader picture is best read from their MLS Next Pro 2026 season to date. Across 16 fixtures, they have 4 wins and 12 defeats, with no draws. Their attack has produced 21 goals (1.3 per game), but the defense has conceded 32 (2.0 per game), highlighting a clear imbalance. At home, Carolina Core have been more competitive, with 3 wins from 7 and a perfectly even 12–12 goals record, while their away form has been significantly weaker. Clean sheets are rare (2 in total), and they have failed to score in 3 matches, underlining inconsistency in both penalty area boxes.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 12 (season to date)

Last 5 Huntsville City Matches Results and Stats

Huntsville City’s 2026 season to date shows a more potent but still volatile profile. Over 14 matches, they have 6 wins and 8 losses, again with no draws. Offensively, they have been strong with 28 goals (2.0 per game), including 13 away goals at an average of 1.9 per away match. However, a porous defense has allowed 34 goals (2.4 per game), and 20 of those have come on the road at 2.9 conceded per away fixture. Huntsville City have managed 3 clean sheets and failed to score only twice, suggesting they are usually involved in open, high-scoring contests where their attack and defense both play decisive roles.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 6, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Huntsville City holding the upper hand in this matchup, particularly in terms of scoring power and results at Joe W. Davis Stadium. Across five head-to-head meetings, Huntsville City lead 3–1 in wins, with one draw, and have outscored Carolina Core 11–4, averaging 2.20 goals per game. Carolina Core’s best reference remains their 2–0 home victory on 29 September 2024, and their generally stronger home numbers in 2026 suggest they can be more competitive at Truist Point. However, Huntsville City’s higher goal output this season and their consistent success in previous encounters provide a statistical edge. The balance of the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City stats therefore leans slightly toward the visitors, though Carolina Core’s home advantage and the need to close the gap in the standings add intrigue to a fixture that has already produced a varied and instructive head-to-head record.

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City H2H Statistics updated on 23 June 2026.