Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

Washington Spirit W host Angel City W at Audi Field on 26 September 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the play-off picture: Washington Spirit W arrive in 2nd place on 46 points with a goal difference of +13, while Angel City W sit 6th on 39 points and a +15 goal difference. That context gives this fixture significant weight in the race for seeding and momentum ahead of the post-season.

The standings underline how finely poised this clash is. Washington Spirit W have been strong overall with 14 wins from 25 league matches, while Angel City W have 11 wins and the division’s more explosive attack with 43 goals scored. With both teams tracking toward the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals, this Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W stats preview points to a high-stakes meeting between two sides capable of scoring in bunches.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but competitive head-to-head history between these two NWSL sides.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Washington Spirit W wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Angel City W wins: 1

Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W Timeline & Historical Context

The Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W timeline in competitive play begins with a run of high-scoring league encounters, all in NWSL Women competition. Every match in the record has produced at least three goals, underlining how open and attacking this matchup has tended to be.

The earliest meeting available came on 18 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 8 at Audi Field, where Washington Spirit W defeated Angel City W 4-2 after leading 4-2 at half-time. That result immediately established Washington’s home ground as a difficult venue for Angel City W. Later in the 2024 season, on 28 September 2024 in Regular Season - 16, the sides met at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Angel City W trailed 0-1 at half-time but Washington Spirit W ultimately prevailed 2-1 away, reinforcing an early edge in the rivalry.

The 2025 season shifted some of that balance. On 3 May 2025 in Regular Season - 7 at Audi Field, Angel City W edged a 4-3 thriller over Washington Spirit W, having been level 2-2 at half-time. That away victory remains Angel City W’s only win in the series so far and showed their capacity to outscore Washington on their own pitch. The return fixture on 19 September 2025 in Regular Season - 21 at BMO Stadium finished 2-2, with Angel City W and Washington Spirit W locked at 1-1 at the break, marking the first draw in this head-to-head.

The most recent meeting came on 17 August 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Angel City W and Washington Spirit W drew 1-1, with a goalless first half followed by a goal apiece after the interval. That result means the last two fixtures have ended level, tightening what had been a Washington-leaning series and adding further intrigue ahead of the new clash at Audi Field.

Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers confirm a slight historical advantage for Washington Spirit W, but also highlight how narrow the margins have been.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Washington Spirit W 12 - 10 Angel City W
• Average Goals per Match: Washington Spirit W 2.40 vs Angel City W 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Audi Field: 2 matches played here — Washington Spirit W won 1 (as home side), Angel City W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At BMO Stadium: 3 matches played here — Angel City W won 0 (as home side), Washington Spirit W won 1 (as away side), 2 draws

Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 17 August 2026: Angel City W 1-1 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Group Stage
• 19 September 2025: Angel City W 2-2 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 1-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 21
• 3 May 2025: Washington Spirit W 3-4 Angel City W (Half-time: 2-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 7
• 28 September 2024: Angel City W 1-2 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 16
• 18 May 2024: Washington Spirit W 4-2 Angel City W (Half-time: 4-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Washington Spirit W Matches Results and Stats

For Washington Spirit W, the broader NWSL Women 2026 campaign provides a clear picture of their form to date. With 14 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats from 25 league matches, they have combined a solid attack with one of the better defensive records in the league, conceding only 23 goals. At home they have been more volatile (6 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses), scoring 15 and conceding 13, while away form has been particularly strong. Their season to date suggests a side that can control matches defensively and is capable of grinding out results even when not at its most fluent.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 14, Draw 4, Lose 7

Last 5 Angel City W Matches Results and Stats

Angel City W’s season to date in NWSL Women 2026 underlines their attacking threat. Across 25 league fixtures they have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, scoring 43 goals and conceding 28. Their away record is a particular strength, with 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats on the road, alongside 22 goals scored and only 12 conceded. That combination of offensive firepower and relatively solid away defending makes them a dangerous visitor to Audi Field and adds another layer to the Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W stats narrative.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 11, Draw 6, Lose 8

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the head-to-head picture tilts slightly toward Washington Spirit W, who lead the series with 2 wins to Angel City W’s 1 and a 12-10 aggregate goal edge across 5 matches. Washington have also been the only side to win at BMO Stadium in this matchup, while the Audi Field record is perfectly balanced at one win each. Every encounter has produced at least three goals, and both teams’ 2026 season profiles reinforce the expectation of another open contest: Washington Spirit W bring a strong overall record and a disciplined defense, while Angel City W arrive with a potent attack and impressive away numbers. The trends point to a tightly contested, high-intensity fixture where small details in both penalty areas are likely to decide who gains a crucial edge in the NWSL Women Group Stage.

Washington Spirit W vs Angel City W H2H Statistics updated on 21 September 2026.