Atlanta United II vs New York City II Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Atlanta United II host New York City II at Fifth Third Stadium on 26 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 UTC, with both sides pushing for Eastern Conference play-off positions after strong starts to the 2026 season. The fixture adds another chapter to a growing rivalry within the development-focused MLS Next Pro structure.

In the current standings, Atlanta United II sit on 30 points from 18 matches with a positive goal difference of +10, while New York City II have 28 points from 16 games and a goal difference of +4. Both are tracking toward the MLS Next Pro play-offs from the Eastern Conference, where Atlanta United II are ranked 7th and New York City II 8th. With such fine margins, this encounter carries real significance, and many observers will turn to Atlanta United II vs New York City II stats to gauge where the edge might lie.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and relatively balanced head-to-head between Atlanta United II and New York City II in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Atlanta United II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• New York City II wins: 1

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Timeline & Historical Context

The Atlanta United II vs New York City II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their meeting on 9 April 2023 in the Regular Season - 4 round at Belson Stadium at St John's University in Queens, New York. On that occasion, New York City II made home advantage count, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. It set an early marker that Atlanta’s trips to New York would be challenging.

Their next clash came on 25 June 2023 in Regular Season - 20 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. This time Atlanta United II responded emphatically, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit to win 4-2 in regulation time. That high-scoring contest underlined Atlanta’s attacking potential on home soil and immediately levelled the competitive narrative between the clubs.

The rivalry intensified in 2024 with two matches decided only after penalties. On 3 May 2024, again at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Regular Season - 10, the game finished 0-0 after extra time, with Atlanta United II prevailing 4-2 in the shootout. Statistically, this counts as a draw in the head-to-head, but with a notable psychological edge to Atlanta from the penalty success. On 6 September 2024 at Icahn Stadium in New York City, New York, the roles were reversed: a 2-2 scoreline after extra time in Regular Season - 34 was followed by a 4-2 penalty win for Atlanta United II away from home, another draw in the record but again with Atlanta taking the extra point via spot-kicks.

The most recent entry in the Atlanta United II vs New York City II timeline came on 6 June 2025 at Fifth Third Stadium in Regular Season - 16. New York City II edged a 3-2 away victory after a 1-1 first half, showing they can travel to Georgia and secure a full three points. Across these fixtures, the pattern is of tight contests, frequent momentum swings, and several matches requiring extra time or being decided by fine margins, which is central to understanding the Atlanta United II vs New York City II stats and rivalry context.

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how closely matched these sides have been in MLS Next Pro competition.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Atlanta United II 8 - 9 New York City II
• Average Goals per Match: Atlanta United II 1.60 vs New York City II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Atlanta United II's stadium: 4 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 1 (as home side), New York City II won 1 (as away side), 2 draws
• At New York City II's stadium: 1 match played here — New York City II won 1 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atlanta United II vs New York City II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 06 June 2025: Atlanta United II 2-3 New York City II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 16
• 06 September 2024: New York City II 2-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34 (Atlanta United II won 4-2 on penalties)
• 03 May 2024: Atlanta United II 0-0 New York City II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 10 (Atlanta United II won 4-2 on penalties)
• 25 June 2023: Atlanta United II 4-2 New York City II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 20
• 09 April 2023: New York City II 2-0 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 4

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

For Atlanta United II, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign has been volatile but productive, with a season-to-date profile of 9 wins and 9 defeats from 18 matches and no draws. Offensively they are potent, averaging 2.1 goals per game overall and an impressive 2.6 at home, while conceding 1.7 per match. Their form string of LWWLOL indicates sequences of wins punctuated by losses, reflecting a high-risk, high-reward style. Four clean sheets and only four matches without scoring underline their attacking consistency, but 31 goals conceded show vulnerability at the back.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date overall: 9-0-9)

Last 5 New York City II Matches Results and Stats

New York City II approach this fixture with a slightly more stable defensive profile and similar attacking output. Season to date, they have 9 wins and 7 losses from 16 games, again with no draws. They average 1.8 goals scored per match both home and away, and concede 1.6 per game overall, with away goals against down at 1.3 on average. Their form sequence WWLOWW points to strong momentum, with multiple winning mini-runs. Three clean sheets and only three games without scoring show balance between attack and defence, and a goal difference of +4 suggests marginal but consistent superiority in tight contests.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date overall: 9-0-7)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the Atlanta United II vs New York City II stats depict a rivalry of narrow margins: five matches, two wins for Atlanta, one for New York City II, and two draws that both went Atlanta’s way on penalties. New York City II hold a slight edge in total goals (9 to 8) and have been perfect at home in the head-to-head, while Atlanta United II have shown they can dominate offensively in Georgia but have also dropped points there, as seen in the 3-2 away win for New York City II in June 2025. Season-to-date form suggests both sides are attack-minded and rarely draw, with Atlanta United II more explosive but more open defensively, and New York City II marginally tighter at the back and currently carrying stronger momentum. Overall, the trends point toward another high-intensity, goal-rich encounter where small details at both ends of the pitch are likely to decide the outcome rather than any clear historical dominance.

Atlanta United II vs New York City II H2H Statistics updated on 21 July 2026.