FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Context

FC Cincinnati II host Columbus Crew II at NKU Soccer Stadium on 14 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 UTC. The fixture brings together a home side battling near the bottom of the Eastern Conference against a Columbus Crew II team pushing at the top end of the standings. For anyone analysing FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II stats, this match offers a clear contrast between a struggling defence and one of the division’s more productive attacks.

In the 2026 season to date, FC Cincinnati II sit on 9 points from 12 matches in the Eastern Conference, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 9 defeats, and a goal difference of -10. Columbus Crew II arrive in a far stronger position, ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 26 points from 14 matches, winning 9 and losing 5 with a positive goal difference of +2. That table context underlines the stakes: Cincinnati II need points to climb away from the lower reaches, while Crew II are looking to consolidate promotion play-off positioning in MLS Next Pro.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but slightly home-leaning rivalry between FC Cincinnati II and Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• FC Cincinnati II wins: 3
• Draws: 0
• Columbus Crew II wins: 2

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Timeline & Historical Context

The FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II timeline in MLS Next Pro is built entirely on high-scoring, decisive contests. Every match in the record has produced a winner, and the home side has generally held the edge. All five documented meetings have come in MLS Next Pro competition, underscoring how this is a modern, league-specific rivalry rather than one shaped across multiple tournaments.

On 15 September 2024 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37, FC Cincinnati II hosted Columbus Crew II at Northern Kentucky University Stadium and claimed a 2-1 victory, having been level 1-1 at half-time. The following season, on 18 May 2025 in Regular Season - 13 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus Crew II responded with a 1-0 home win after leading 1-0 at the break. The balance swung back toward Cincinnati II on 25 September 2025 in Regular Season - 6 at NKU Soccer Stadium, where FC Cincinnati II edged a seven-goal thriller, winning 4-3 after a 2-2 half-time scoreline.

In the 2026 MLS Next Pro Group Stage, Columbus Crew II struck first in the latest chapter of the rivalry on 21 March 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium. The hosts led 1-0 at half-time and closed out a 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati II. However, FC Cincinnati II reasserted their home dominance on 10 May 2026 at NKU Soccer Stadium, again in the Group Stage, coming from a 1-1 half-time score to win 2-1. Across this sequence, the FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II timeline highlights a pattern: the home team has prevailed in every recorded meeting, with margins often tight but matches consistently open and attacking.

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how narrow the overall gap is, despite the strong home bias in individual fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: FC Cincinnati II 8 - 8 Columbus Crew II
• Average Goals per Match: FC Cincinnati II 1.60 vs Columbus Crew II 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At FC Cincinnati II's stadium: 3 matches played here — FC Cincinnati II won 3 (as home side), Columbus Crew II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Columbus Crew II's stadium: 2 matches played here — Columbus Crew II won 2 (as home side), FC Cincinnati II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 10 May 2026: FC Cincinnati II 2-1 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 21 March 2026: Columbus Crew II 2-0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 25 September 2025: FC Cincinnati II 4-3 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 2-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 6
• 18 May 2025: Columbus Crew II 1-0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 13
• 15 September 2024: FC Cincinnati II 2-1 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 FC Cincinnati II Matches Results and Stats

For FC Cincinnati II, the 2026 campaign has been challenging overall, but their season to date shows a clear split between home and away form. Across 12 league matches, they have 3 wins and 9 defeats with no draws, scoring 12 and conceding 22. At home, they have been far more competitive, winning 3 of 6 and posting 10 goals for and 8 against, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home game. Away from NKU Soccer Stadium, they have lost all 6 fixtures, scoring just 2 and conceding 14, which underlines how crucial home advantage is for them heading into this derby.

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

Last 5 Columbus Crew II Matches Results and Stats

Columbus Crew II’s season to date reflects a strong overall profile with some vulnerability on the road. Over 14 MLS Next Pro matches, they have 9 wins and 5 defeats, scoring 27 and conceding 24. At Historic Crew Stadium, they have been dominant, winning 6 of 7 with 15 goals scored and only 8 conceded, averaging 2.1 goals per home game. Away from home, they remain positive but less consistent, with 3 wins and 4 losses, 12 goals scored and 16 conceded, for an average of 1.7 goals for and 2.3 against per away match. That combination of attacking output and defensive openness away from home will shape expectations for their visit to NKU Soccer Stadium.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced fixture between FC Cincinnati II and Columbus Crew II, with the head-to-head record locked at 3 wins each in terms of home versus away advantage and an 8-8 total goal tally. The FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II stats highlight an extreme home-field pattern: FC Cincinnati II have won all three meetings at NKU Soccer Stadium or Northern Kentucky University Stadium, while Columbus Crew II have taken both encounters at Historic Crew Stadium. Recent season form, however, tilts toward Columbus Crew II, who sit near the top of MLS Next Pro with a strong overall record and a potent attack, whereas FC Cincinnati II are fighting in the lower positions despite better home numbers. Taken together, the historical head-to-head trends suggest another competitive, high-intensity match in Cincinnati, with home advantage historically crucial and goals likely at both ends.

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II H2H Statistics updated on 9 June 2026.