FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Stats and Head-to-Head Record
FC Cincinnati II host New England II at NKU Soccer Stadium in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash scheduled for 26 July 2026, with kick-off at 22:00 UTC. Both sides are deep into the 2026 season, and the league table adds clear context to this fixture: FC Cincinnati II sit on 14 points from 18 matches with a negative goal difference, while New England II have 32 points from 17 games and are positioned in the promotion picture.
Within the Northeast Division, FC Cincinnati II are ranked 8th, carrying a 5–0–13 overall record, whereas New England II are 3rd with 11 wins and 6 defeats. In the broader Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati II are 15th and New England II 6th, with the latter tracking towards the MLS Next Pro play-offs. Against that backdrop, this match has significant implications for both the standings and the evolving FC Cincinnati II vs New England II stats narrative.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive and relatively balanced series when FC Cincinnati II and New England II meet in MLS Next Pro action.
- Previous meetings: 5
- FC Cincinnati II wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- New England II wins: 3
FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the FC Cincinnati II vs New England II timeline, all recorded meetings come from MLS Next Pro across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, giving a clear, competition-specific view of this matchup. The earliest game in the record took place on 13 March 2025 at Gillette Stadium in the Regular Season - 2 round, where New England II, playing at home, defeated FC Cincinnati II 2-0 after a goalless first half.
The rivalry quickly developed into a home-and-away pattern. On 15 June 2025, again at Gillette Stadium in Regular Season - 18, FC Cincinnati II responded with a 1-0 away victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that margin through full time. Later in the 2025 campaign, on 21 September 2025 at NKU Soccer Stadium in Regular Season - 37, FC Cincinnati II again capitalised on home advantage. Despite trailing 0-1 at half-time, they turned the match around to win 3-1, underlining their ability to recover within this specific fixture.
The 2026 season has tilted the narrative back towards New England II. On 15 March 2026 at Gillette Stadium in the Group Stage, New England II edged a 2-1 home win, having led 1-0 at the interval. Then, on 7 June 2026 at NKU Soccer Stadium, they claimed another victory, this time 1-0 away, after a 0-0 first half. These results mean that while FC Cincinnati II have shown they can win both home and away in this pairing, New England II have recently asserted control in both venues, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to the upcoming encounter.
FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall FC Cincinnati II vs New England II stats across all recorded meetings underline how tight but slightly New England II–favoured this matchup has been.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: FC Cincinnati II 5 - 6 New England II
- Average Goals per Match: FC Cincinnati II 1.00 vs New England II 1.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At NKU Soccer Stadium: 3 matches played here — FC Cincinnati II won 1 (as home side), New England II won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Gillette Stadium: 2 matches played here — New England II won 2 (as home side), FC Cincinnati II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the FC Cincinnati II vs New England II last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 7 June 2026: FC Cincinnati II 0-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Group Stage
- 15 March 2026: New England II 2-1 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro, Group Stage
- 21 September 2025: FC Cincinnati II 3-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 37
- 15 June 2025: New England II 0-1 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 18
- 13 March 2025: New England II 2-0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 2
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 FC Cincinnati II Matches Results and Stats
For FC Cincinnati II, the broader 2026 season to date highlights inconsistency and defensive vulnerability. Across 18 league matches, they have 5 wins and 13 defeats with no draws, scoring 18 goals and conceding 34. At home, however, they have been more competitive: 5 wins and 5 losses from 10 games, with 15 goals scored and 13 conceded, suggesting that NKU Soccer Stadium can still provide a platform for positive results even against stronger opposition like New England II.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 13 (season to date)
Last 5 New England II Matches Results and Stats
New England II arrive with a much stronger season profile. In 17 matches, they have 11 wins and 6 losses, again with no draws, and a positive goal difference of 26 scored versus 22 conceded. Their attack has been consistent both home and away, averaging 1.5 goals per game in each setting. Away from home, New England II have 4 wins and 2 defeats from 6 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 6, underlining that they travel well and can impose their game on opponents, including FC Cincinnati II.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical head-to-head numbers and current-season form point slightly towards New England II. They lead the overall FC Cincinnati II vs New England II stats with 3 wins to 2, a 6-5 aggregate goal edge, and a perfect record at Gillette Stadium. More recently, they have won both 2026 meetings, including a 1-0 success at NKU Soccer Stadium, and their season-long metrics show a more efficient attack and sturdier results pattern. FC Cincinnati II, however, have demonstrated they can win this fixture, particularly at home, and their stronger home record compared with their away form keeps this from being a foregone conclusion. The trends suggest New England II hold the statistical advantage, but FC Cincinnati II’s home resilience ensures this Group Stage matchup remains a compelling contest.
FC Cincinnati II vs New England II H2H Statistics updated on 21 July 2026.
