San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W: Head-to-head Stats

San Diego Wave W host North Carolina Courage W at Snapdragon Stadium on 12 September 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the playoff picture, and this fixture could have a direct impact on seeding in the NWSL Women (Play Offs: Quarter-finals). With San Diego Wave W sitting 5th and North Carolina Courage W 3rd in the 2026 standings, the margins are tight at the top end of the table.

The record shows that these clubs are closely matched in overall performance this season: both have 39 points from 23 games, each with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. The key difference is goal difference, where North Carolina Courage W are stronger at +13 compared to San Diego Wave W’s +6. That context makes this San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats preview particularly relevant as both teams push to secure a more favorable playoff path.

Head-to-head record

The historical head-to-head record between San Diego Wave W and North Carolina Courage W in NWSL Women league play is competitive, with both sides having enjoyed strong results at different times.

Previous meetings: 5
San Diego Wave W wins: 1
Draws: 2
North Carolina Courage W wins: 2

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Timeline & Historical Context

The San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W timeline in NWSL Women begins with a tight contest on 7 October 2023 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. That Regular Season - 14 match ended North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W, a goalless draw that set the tone for a cagey matchup between two well-organised sides.

On 9 September 2024, the rivalry shifted to Snapdragon Stadium for a Regular Season - 15 fixture. Playing at home, San Diego Wave W fell behind early and trailed 1–3 at half-time. The match ultimately finished San Diego Wave W 1–4 North Carolina Courage W, underlining the visitors’ attacking power on the road. Later that same 2024 season, on 5 October 2024, the teams met again in Regular Season - 17 at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina Courage W led 2–0 at half-time and held on for a 2–1 home victory over San Diego Wave W, consolidating a period of dominance in the matchup.

The balance began to shift in 2025. On 26 May 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium in Regular Season - 10, San Diego Wave W produced a standout attacking display. They led 2–1 at half-time and went on to win San Diego Wave W 5–2 North Carolina Courage W, their first recorded victory in this head-to-head series and a statement performance at home. Most recently, on 2 August 2025 in Regular Season - 14 at WakeMed Soccer Park, the sides played out another low-scoring stalemate, with North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W. Across this San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W timeline, the pattern is of tight defensive battles punctuated by occasional high-scoring outliers.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats highlight a slight edge in goals for North Carolina Courage W, but with competitive balance in match outcomes.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 7 - 8 North Carolina Courage W
Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.40 vs North Carolina Courage W 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 1 (as home side), North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At WakeMed Soccer Park: 3 matches played here — North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

2 August 2025: North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14
26 May 2025: San Diego Wave W 5–2 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 2–1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 10
5 October 2024: North Carolina Courage W 2–1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
9 September 2024: San Diego Wave W 1–4 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 1–3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 15
7 October 2023: North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the broader 2026 season to date suggests a solid but occasionally inconsistent side. Across 23 league fixtures, they have 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 32 goals and conceding 26. At home, they have 6 wins, 1 draw, and 5 defeats from 12 matches, with 17 goals scored and 14 allowed. Their average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game indicates a relatively balanced profile, with enough attacking threat to trouble opponents but not always the defensive control to close games out. Five clean sheets overall and eight matches without scoring underline the streaky nature of their performances.

Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 North Carolina Courage W Matches Results and Stats

North Carolina Courage W arrive with a similar season-to-date record but with a more explosive attack. They also have 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses from 23 matches, yet they have scored 46 goals and conceded 33. Their home and away splits mirror San Diego’s in terms of results — 6 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses both home and away — but with higher-scoring contests, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Seven clean sheets and only four games without scoring show that they are more consistently dangerous in the final third, particularly highlighted by a biggest away win of 0–6 and a biggest home win of 5–0 in this campaign.

Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the head-to-head history and the 2026 league campaign, the statistical picture is finely balanced. North Carolina Courage W hold a narrow edge in the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats, leading 2–1 in wins over five meetings and outscoring San Diego 8–7 overall. They have also been more prolific this season, with a significantly higher goals-for tally and a superior goal difference. However, San Diego Wave W’s emphatic 5–2 home victory on 26 May 2025 and their solid home record show that Snapdragon Stadium can be a difficult venue for the visitors. With both clubs level on points and each having demonstrated they can win on the road, the historical trends point toward a competitive, high-stakes contest where North Carolina Courage W’s attacking firepower is balanced by San Diego Wave W’s home advantage and proven capacity to respond in this matchup.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.