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The Town vs Ventura County Stats: Head-to-head Record Before June 2026 Match

The Town host Ventura County at PayPal Park in MLS Next Pro on 21 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC. The fixture takes place in the Group Stage of the 2026 season, adding early-season significance in the race for playoff positioning. PayPal Park has already been a key venue in this matchup, and it again provides the stage for another chapter in this developing contest.

In the current MLS Next Pro standings, The Town sit on 22 points from 12 matches with a goal difference of +14, showing strong attacking output and a solid defensive base. Ventura County arrive with 26 points from 16 matches and a goal difference of +4, reflecting a more extended but less dominant campaign. With both sides occupying high positions in their respective conference and division groupings, this game carries clear implications for seeding and momentum, and detailed The Town vs Ventura County stats underline how finely balanced this encounter could be.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Town-dominated series between these MLS Next Pro sides.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • The Town wins: 4
  • Draws: 1
  • Ventura County wins: 0

The Town vs Ventura County Timeline & Historical Context

The Town vs Ventura County timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with the earliest recorded meeting on 29 July 2024 in the Regular Season - 27 round. Played at William Rolland Stadium in Thousand Oaks, California, Ventura County were at home but fell 0-4, with The Town taking control from a 0-1 half-time lead and extending it decisively by full time. That emphatic away victory set the initial tone of the matchup, establishing The Town as a difficult opponent for Ventura County to handle on their own ground.

The rivalry intensified across the 2025 MLS Next Pro season, starting with a tightly contested clash on 30 June 2025 at PayPal Park in Regular Season - 21. The Town and Ventura County drew 1-1 in regular time after a goalless first half, before The Town prevailed 4-3 on penalties. Statistically, this fixture counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but the penalty outcome reinforced The Town’s edge in decisive moments. The return match at PayPal Park on 16 August 2025 in Regular Season - 30 saw a far more one-sided contest, with The Town winning 4-1 after racing into a 3-0 half-time lead.

Later in the 2025 campaign, Ventura County again hosted at Dignity Health Sports Park on 22 September 2025 in Regular Season - 37. The Town produced another comprehensive away performance, winning 4-0 after leading 0-2 at the break. The trend of Ventura County struggling to contain The Town’s attack continued into the 2026 season. On 2 May 2026, in a Group Stage fixture at Dignity Health Sports Park, Ventura County trailed 0-3 at half-time and ultimately lost 1-3. Across this The Town vs Ventura County timeline, The Town have consistently found ways to assert control, particularly through fast starts and high scoring margins.

The Town vs Ventura County Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture highlights The Town’s clear advantage in both results and scoring output.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: The Town 16 - 3 Ventura County
  • Average Goals per Match: The Town 3.20 vs Ventura County 0.60

Venue Split Performance:

  • At PayPal Park: 3 matches played here — The Town won 2 (as home side), Ventura County won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Ventura County's stadiums: 2 matches played here — Ventura County won 0 (as home side), The Town won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

The Town vs Ventura County Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the The Town vs Ventura County last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 2 May 2026: Ventura County 1-3 The Town (Half-time: 0-3) – MLS Next Pro, Group Stage
  • 22 September 2025: Ventura County 0-4 The Town (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 37
  • 16 August 2025: The Town 4-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 3-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 30
  • 30 June 2025: The Town 1-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 21 (The Town won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 29 July 2024: Ventura County 0-4 The Town (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 27

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 The Town Matches Results and Stats

Using season to date numbers from MLS Next Pro 2026, The Town present as a high-variance but potent side. With 7 wins and no draws from 12 fixtures, they either take full points or come away empty-handed. Offensively, they average 2.3 goals per match overall, rising to 2.8 at home, while conceding just 0.6 goals per game at PayPal Park. Two home clean sheets and only one home defeat underscore their strength on their own pitch, although four away losses and a higher goals-against figure on the road show some vulnerability outside San Jose.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Last 5 Ventura County Matches Results and Stats

Ventura County’s season to date profile indicates an aggressive, all-or-nothing approach. Across 16 MLS Next Pro 2026 fixtures, they have 9 wins and 7 losses with no draws, reflecting a side that plays open, decisive football. They average 1.9 goals scored per match and concede 1.6, suggesting more defensive exposure than The Town. Away from home, Ventura County have been effective, with 5 wins and 3 losses and three clean sheets on their travels, while their home record is more inconsistent with 4 wins and 4 defeats.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points strongly toward The Town in this fixture. They lead the head-to-head 4 wins to 0 with 1 draw (counting the penalty-decided match as a draw) and a commanding 16-3 goal difference, consistently outscoring Ventura County both home and away. The venue split reinforces that advantage, with The Town unbeaten at PayPal Park in this matchup and perfect on Ventura County’s grounds. Recent season-to-date form shows both teams favor decisive outcomes with no draws, but The Town combine a prolific attack with a notably tighter defense, especially at home, while Ventura County rely on their attacking output to offset a more porous back line. Taken together, the historical The Town vs Ventura County stats and current season trends suggest The Town enter this Group Stage clash with a measurable statistical edge, particularly at PayPal Park, even as Ventura County’s strong away record keeps the contest competitive.

The Town vs Ventura County H2H Statistics updated on 16 June 2026.

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