Charleston Battery vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: USL League One Cup Clash

Charleston Battery and Pittsburgh Riverhounds renew a familiar rivalry at Patriots Point Soccer Complex in a USL League One Cup Group 6 clash, with kickoff set for June 6, 2026. Charleston sit top of the group on 6 points from two away wins (goal difference +5), while Pittsburgh are third with 4 points and a +1 goal difference. Form strips are short but perfect for the Battery (W-W) and mixed for the Riverhounds (W-L).

Charleston have started the cup in commanding fashion, scoring 6 and conceding just 1, averaging 3.0 goals per game and yet to drop a point. Pittsburgh’s campaign has been more uneven: a strong 3-0 home win is offset by a 2-1 away defeat, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded overall.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, Charleston have had the clear upper hand recently, winning four of the last five competitive meetings. They took both 2026 and 2025 league encounters 2-1, and also edged a 1-0 playoff tie in November 2024. Pittsburgh’s only success in that run was a 2-0 home victory in October 2024.

With Charleston’s current form and recent dominance in this matchup, the data leans toward a home win, likely in another high-scoring contest.