San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Stats: Head-to-Head Analysis

San Diego Wave W host Kansas City W at Snapdragon Stadium on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. Both clubs are firmly in the playoff picture: San Diego Wave W sit 4th with 42 points and a goal difference of +7, while Kansas City W are 6th on 38 points with a goal difference of +5. The stakes are clear: this is a direct clash between two sides targeting strong seeding for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals.

With both teams tracking towards the postseason, this fixture has the feel of a statement game rather than just another group match. San Diego’s solid home record and Kansas City’s powerful home form but fragile away numbers add extra intrigue to the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats profile ahead of this showdown at Snapdragon Stadium.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Kansas City–leaning matchup when San Diego Wave W and Kansas City W meet in NWSL Women action.

• Previous meetings: 5
• San Diego Wave W wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Kansas City W wins: 3

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Timeline & Historical Context

The San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W timeline in NWSL Women competition is compact but revealing. All five recorded meetings have come in league play across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons, with Kansas City W establishing a clear early advantage while San Diego have had to settle for draws and narrow defeats.

The most recent encounter was on 18 July 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. Kansas City W hosted and the match finished Kansas City W 2–2 San Diego Wave W, with San Diego leading 1–0 at half-time before the home side battled back to share the points. Before that, on 2 November 2025 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 18, again at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City W came from behind after trailing 0–1 at the break to win Kansas City W 2–1 San Diego Wave W.

The 2025 Regular Season - 4 fixture on 13 April 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium underlined Kansas City’s ability to travel well in this specific matchup. San Diego Wave W were at home but Kansas City W controlled the contest, winning San Diego Wave W 0–2 Kansas City W after leading 2–0 at half-time. In 2024, the sides also met twice. On 19 October 2024 in Regular Season - 18 at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City W produced their most emphatic result in the series, winning Kansas City W 4–1 San Diego Wave W after a 2–0 half-time lead. Earlier that year, on 24 March 2024 in Regular Season - 2 at Snapdragon Stadium, Kansas City W edged a tight contest, turning a 1–1 half-time score into a 2–1 away victory as the match finished San Diego Wave W 1–2 Kansas City W.

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats underline Kansas City’s edge on the scoreboard, particularly in terms of goals scored and away effectiveness in San Diego.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 5 - 12 Kansas City W
• Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.00 vs Kansas City W 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 0 (as home side), Kansas City W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At CPKC Stadium: 3 matches played here — Kansas City W won 2 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 18 July 2026: Kansas City W 2–2 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–1) – NWSL Women Group Stage
• 2 November 2025: Kansas City W 2–1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
• 13 April 2025: San Diego Wave W 0–2 Kansas City W (Half-time: 0–2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4
• 19 October 2024: Kansas City W 4–1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
• 24 March 2024: San Diego Wave W 1–2 Kansas City W (Half-time: 1–1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the most reliable guide is their NWSL Women 2026 season to date. They have played 24 league matches, winning 13, drawing 3 and losing 8. At home, they have 7 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats from 13 fixtures, scoring 19 and conceding 15, while overall they average 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match. San Diego have produced five clean sheets but have also failed to score in eight league games, underlining a sometimes streaky attack despite a generally positive campaign.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 13, Draw 3, Lose 8

Last 5 Kansas City W Matches Results and Stats

Kansas City W’s 2026 season profile shows a strong home side with more mixed away form. Across 24 league fixtures they have 11 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. At home they are unbeaten with 8 wins and 4 draws from 12 matches, scoring 28 and conceding 12, but away they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats, with 11 goals scored and 22 conceded. Overall, Kansas City average 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game, and while they have four clean sheets, they have also failed to score in five matches, particularly on their travels.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 11, Draw 5, Lose 8

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Kansas City W holding the upper hand in this matchup, with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 meetings and a commanding 12–5 aggregate goals edge. The venue split is particularly stark: San Diego Wave W have yet to take a point at Snapdragon Stadium in this fixture, while Kansas City W have also been effective at home, dropping points only once in three matches. However, the most recent result — a 2–2 draw at CPKC Stadium on 18 July 2026 — suggests the gap may be narrowing. Season-to-date numbers show San Diego Wave W slightly stronger overall in the table and reasonably solid at home, while Kansas City W remain a dangerous attacking side whose away inconsistency contrasts with their dominance in the head-to-head. Taken together, the historical record and current league form suggest a finely balanced contest, with Kansas City’s H2H edge weighed against San Diego’s home advantage and higher league position heading into this Group Stage clash.

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.