Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W: Head-to-Head Stats and Insights

Racing Louisville W host San Diego Wave W at Lynn Family Stadium in the NWSL Women Group Stage on 25 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC. With the regular season deep into its decisive phase, this fixture carries significant weight at both ends of the table and will draw close attention from anyone tracking Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W stats.

In the current 2026 standings, Racing Louisville W sit 15th with 23 points from 24 matches, a goal difference of -12 and an overall record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 15 defeats. San Diego Wave W, by contrast, are 2nd with 45 points from 25 games, a positive goal difference of +9 and a strong 14–3–8 record, placing them in the promotion zone for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. That context underlines the stakes: Racing Louisville W are fighting to stabilise a difficult season, while San Diego Wave W are pushing to consolidate a top position.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing series of NWSL Women clashes between these two sides.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Racing Louisville W wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• San Diego Wave W wins: 3

Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W Timeline & Historical Context

The Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W timeline in league play is built entirely within the NWSL Women framework and already shows clear patterns despite a limited sample. All five recorded meetings have come in league competition, split between Lynn Family Stadium and Snapdragon Stadium.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 13 April 2024 at Lynn Family Stadium in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 4, where Racing Louisville W and San Diego Wave W played out a tight 0–0 draw. That goalless encounter set an early tone of tactical caution between the sides. The balance shifted on 3 November 2024 in Regular Season - 19, when San Diego Wave W, listed as the home team, won 3–1 against Racing Louisville W after leading 2–0 at half-time.

In 2025 the rivalry intensified. On 19 April 2025, back at Lynn Family Stadium in Regular Season - 5, San Diego Wave W produced a 4–1 away victory over Racing Louisville W, turning a 1–1 half-time scoreline into a convincing win. Racing Louisville W responded on 25 August 2025 in Regular Season - 17 at Snapdragon Stadium, claiming a 1–0 away win over San Diego Wave W after a 0–0 first half. The most recent chapter came on 29 August 2026 in the Group Stage at Snapdragon Stadium, where San Diego Wave W overturned a 0–2 half-time deficit to beat Racing Louisville W 3–2. Taken together, this Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W timeline highlights a rivalry marked by dramatic swings and impactful away performances.

Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline San Diego Wave W’s edge, while also showing that Racing Louisville W have been competitive on the scoresheet.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Racing Louisville W 6 - 10 San Diego Wave W
• Average Goals per Match: Racing Louisville W 1.20 vs San Diego Wave W 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Lynn Family Stadium: 3 matches played here — Racing Louisville W won 0 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 1 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 1 (as home side), Racing Louisville W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 29 August 2026: San Diego Wave W 3–2 Racing Louisville W (Half-time: 0–2) – NWSL Women Group Stage
• 25 August 2025: San Diego Wave W 0–1 Racing Louisville W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
• 19 April 2025: Racing Louisville W 1–4 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 1–1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 5
• 3 November 2024: San Diego Wave W 3–1 Racing Louisville W (Half-time: 2–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
• 13 April 2024: Racing Louisville W 0–0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Racing Louisville W Matches Results and Stats

For Racing Louisville W, the pattern this season has been inconsistent, and their current league form string of LLLLW over the latest five fixtures underlines that volatility. Season to date, they have played 24 league matches, winning 7, drawing 2 and losing 15. Offensively they average 1.5 goals per game, with 35 scored, but defensively they concede 2.0 per match, with 47 against. At home they have been stronger, with 5 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats from 12 games, scoring 19 and conceding 18, yet they have not managed a clean sheet across the season and have failed to score in 6 fixtures overall.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 4

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

San Diego Wave W arrive with clear momentum. Their league form over the last five matches is WWLWW, consistent with a strong campaign that has them 2nd in the standings. Across 25 league games this season, they have 14 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses. They score 1.4 goals per match (36 in total) and concede only 1.1 on average (27 against), reflecting a well-balanced side. Away from home, San Diego Wave W have been particularly effective, with 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from 11 away fixtures, scoring 15 and conceding 12, complemented by 3 clean sheets overall and only 8 matches in which they have failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the full set of Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W stats, the historical and current indicators lean towards the visitors. San Diego Wave W lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to 1 and a 10–6 goal advantage, and they have already demonstrated they can win both home and away in this matchup. The venue split shows Racing Louisville W have yet to beat San Diego Wave W at Lynn Family Stadium, with San Diego taking one win and two draws from three visits. When combined with 2026 league form — Racing Louisville W struggling near the bottom with a negative goal difference and San Diego Wave W pushing at the top with a solid attack and tighter defence — the trends suggest San Diego Wave W enter this Group Stage clash as the statistically stronger side. However, Racing Louisville W’s previous away win at Snapdragon Stadium and their relatively better home numbers indicate they retain the capacity to make this a competitive contest.

Racing Louisville W vs San Diego Wave W H2H Statistics updated on 20 September 2026.