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Ventura County vs The Town Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of July 2026 Match

Ventura County and The Town meet again in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action at Dignity Health Sports Park on 25 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the promotion picture: Ventura County sit on 32 points from 19 matches, while The Town have 28 points from 17 games, making this a key Pacific Division clash with playoff positioning on the line.

The standings underline how fine the margins are. Ventura County combine 11 wins with no draws and 8 defeats, backed by a +7 goal difference, while The Town bring 9 wins and 8 losses with a superior goal difference of +17 thanks to a prolific attack. With both teams tracking toward the MLS Next Pro playoffs, this fixture carries significant weight, and fans searching for detailed Ventura County vs The Town stats will see a matchup between one of the league’s most balanced sides and one of its most explosive attacks.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for The Town in this developing MLS Next Pro rivalry.

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

Ventura County vs The Town Timeline & Historical Context

The Ventura County vs The Town timeline in MLS Next Pro is short but already one-sided. All five recorded meetings have come in league competition, and The Town have consistently found ways to dominate the scoreboard, both home and away.

The most recent encounter on 2 May 2026 in the MLS Next Pro Group Stage at Dignity Health Sports Park finished Ventura County 1–3 The Town, after The Town raced into a 3–0 half-time lead and managed the second half to secure another away victory. That followed a comprehensive result on 22 September 2025, also at Dignity Health Sports Park in the 2025 Regular Season - 37 round, where Ventura County 0–4 The Town underlined the visitors’ ability to control games on Ventura County’s home turf from start to finish.

In The Town’s own stadium, PayPal Park, the pattern has been similar. On 16 August 2025 in the Regular Season - 30 round, The Town 4–1 Ventura County saw the home side establish a 3–0 half-time cushion before closing out another convincing win. The only break in The Town’s sequence of outright victories came on 30 June 2025 in the Regular Season - 21 round at PayPal Park, when The Town 1–1 Ventura County after 90 minutes and extra time was ultimately decided by penalties, with The Town winning 4–3 in the shootout. Statistically, that match counts as the lone draw between the sides despite The Town progressing on spot kicks. The earliest meeting in this run, on 29 July 2024 in the Regular Season - 27 round at William Rolland Stadium, ended Ventura County 0–4 The Town, another emphatic away win that set the tone for the rivalry.

Ventura County vs The Town Head to Head Overall Breakdown

Across all recorded fixtures, The Town have been markedly more efficient in both boxes, turning their attacking output into decisive scorelines while limiting Ventura County’s scoring opportunities.

Overall Record & Goals:

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

Venue Split Performance:

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

Ventura County vs The Town Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ventura County vs The Town 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 Ventura County Matches Results and Stats

Ventura County’s season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 has been defined by high-risk, high-reward football. With 11 wins and 8 losses and no draws, they either take full points or leave empty-handed. Offensively, they average 1.9 goals per match overall, rising to 2.1 at home, while conceding 1.5 per game. They have produced 5 clean sheets and failed to score only once, suggesting a consistently dangerous attack but a back line that can be exposed when the press is broken.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 The Town Matches Results and Stats

The Town’s season to date profile is that of a potent attacking side with a strong goal difference despite a mixed win–loss record. They have 9 wins and 8 defeats in 17 matches, with no draws, scoring 38 goals (2.2 per match) and conceding 22 (1.3 per match). At home they are particularly dominant, averaging 2.5 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded, while away they still score 2.0 per game but allow 1.8, reflecting a more open style on the road. Four failures to score overall underline some volatility, but when their attack clicks, they are capable of heavy wins.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a clear advantage for The Town ahead of this MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash. They lead the head-to-head 4–0 in outright wins, with one draw, and a commanding 16–3 aggregate score across five meetings. The venue trend is equally stark: The Town have won all three matches played at Ventura County’s home grounds, scoring 11 goals and conceding just 1 there. Season to date, Ventura County’s strong home scoring rate and second-place standing suggest they have the tools to make this more competitive, but The Town’s superior goal difference, higher scoring averages, and dominant historical record give them a statistical edge. The upcoming match should therefore be viewed as a test of whether Ventura County can finally translate their broader league form into a first-ever head-to-head victory, or whether The Town will extend their dominance in this matchup.

Ventura County vs The Town H2H Statistics updated on 20 July 2026.

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