Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Stats: Head-to-head Record

Columbus Crew II host Atlanta United II at Historic Crew Stadium on 21 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 UTC. The fixture brings together two Eastern Conference contenders: Columbus Crew II sit on 29 points from 15 matches and are high in both the Northeast Division and the wider conference picture, while Atlanta United II have collected 23 points from 13 games in the Central Division. With Columbus particularly strong at home and Atlanta competitive on their travels, this matchup carries significant weight in the early-season playoff race.

The standings underline the stakes. Columbus Crew II have won 10 of their 15 league fixtures, including 6 victories from 7 at Historic Crew Stadium, and combine a positive goal difference with one of the league’s more reliable home records. Atlanta United II arrive with 7 wins from 13, an impressive 4 away victories from 8 road games, and a superior goal difference built on a potent attack. For anyone analysing Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats, this is a clash between a dominant home side and an away team that is unafraid to play on the front foot.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and high-scoring series between Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Columbus Crew II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Atlanta United II wins: 1

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Timeline & Historical Context

The Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their meetings from the 2023 season. On 15 June 2023 in Regular Season - 18, Columbus Crew II hosted Atlanta United II at Historic Crew Stadium and the match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Columbus leading 1-0 at half-time and the score still level at 2-2 after 120 minutes. Columbus Crew II then prevailed 6-5 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record but highlighted the razor-thin margins between the sides.

The rivalry continued in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 26 on 28 July 2023 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Atlanta United II were at home but Columbus Crew II took control, winning 2-0 after a goalless first half. That away success for Columbus established an early pattern of the visitors being capable of taking points on the road in this matchup. Later in the same 2023 campaign, on 24 September 2023 in Regular Season - 38 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus again made home advantage count, leading 3-1 at half-time and closing out a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United II.

In 2024 the balance shifted in Georgia. On 14 July 2024 in Regular Season - 24 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Atlanta United II hosted Columbus Crew II in another dramatic encounter. Columbus led 1-0 at half-time, but the match finished 2-2 after extra time, and Atlanta United II won 4-3 on penalties. As with the 2023 shootout in Columbus, the official record lists this as a draw, but it gave Atlanta a psychological edge at home. The most recent meeting came on 13 July 2025 in Regular Season - 23 at Fifth Third Stadium, where Atlanta United II again hosted and this time won 3-2 in regulation after a 0-0 first half, underlining how the rivalry has tightened over successive seasons.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats point to a narrow edge for Columbus in total results, with both sides consistently finding the net.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Columbus Crew II 11 - 9 Atlanta United II
• Average Goals per Match: Columbus Crew II 2.20 vs Atlanta United II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Historic Crew Stadium: 2 matches played here — Columbus Crew II won 1 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Fifth Third Bank Stadium / Fifth Third Stadium: 3 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 1 (as home side), Columbus Crew II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 13 July 2025: Atlanta United II 3-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 23
• 14 July 2024: Atlanta United II 2-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 24 (Atlanta United II won 4-3 on penalties)
• 24 September 2023: Columbus Crew II 3-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 3-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 38
• 28 July 2023: Atlanta United II 0-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 26
• 15 June 2023: Columbus Crew II 2-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18 (Columbus Crew II won 6-5 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Columbus Crew II Matches Results and Stats

Columbus Crew II’s profile in MLS Next Pro 2026 season to date is that of an aggressive, front-foot side, particularly at Historic Crew Stadium. Across 15 fixtures they have 10 wins and no draws, with 6 victories from 7 at home. They average 1.9 goals scored per match (2.1 at home) and concede 1.6 per game overall, reflecting a high-tempo approach that produces open contests. With only one home defeat, three total clean sheets, and just one match in which they have failed to score, Columbus enter this fixture with strong momentum in front of their own supporters.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

Atlanta United II’s 2026 season to date shows a similarly attack-minded profile with a slightly more balanced defensive record. They have 7 wins and 6 losses from 13 matches, again with no draws, and a solid away return of 4 victories from 8 road games. Atlanta average 2.2 goals scored per match (1.9 away) and concede 1.6, underlining their capacity to trade chances with any opponent. Three clean sheets and three fixtures without scoring indicate some inconsistency, but their ability to win both at home and away keeps them firmly in the playoff conversation.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced matchup between Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II. The head-to-head record marginally favours Columbus, who lead the series in wins and total goals, and have yet to lose to Atlanta at Historic Crew Stadium. However, Atlanta’s improvement in Georgia, including a 3-2 home victory on 13 July 2025 and a penalty shootout success on 14 July 2024, shows they are capable of matching Columbus in high-pressure situations. Season-to-date form reinforces the pattern: Columbus are formidable at home with prolific scoring numbers, while Atlanta travel well and bring one of the more dangerous attacks in the competition. Overall, the statistical trends suggest another open, goal-rich contest, with Columbus’ home strength set against Atlanta’s proven resilience in this rivalry.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II H2H Statistics updated on 16 June 2026.