FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Stats: Head-to-Head Record

FC Cincinnati II host New England II at NKU Soccer Stadium in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash scheduled for 26 July 2026, with kick-off at 22:00 UTC. Both sides come into this fixture from contrasting positions in the 2026 standings, giving extra weight to the outcome in the context of the Eastern Conference race.

FC Cincinnati II sit on 14 points from 18 matches, ranked 8th in the Northeast Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference, with 5 wins and 13 losses and a goal difference of -17. New England II, by contrast, have 32 points from 17 games, ranked 3rd in the Northeast Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference, and are currently in the zone for MLS Next Pro play-offs. With that backdrop, this FC Cincinnati II vs New England II stats preview underlines a meeting between a side battling inconsistency and a team pushing for the postseason.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested matchup across their MLS Next Pro meetings so far.

• Previous meetings: 5
• FC Cincinnati II wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• New England II wins: 3

FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Timeline & Historical Context

The FC Cincinnati II vs New England II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their earliest recorded clash on 13 March 2025 at Gillette Stadium in the Regular Season - 2 round. On that occasion, New England II, playing at home, won 2-0 after a goalless first half, setting an early tone of home dominance in the series.

The balance shifted quickly. On 15 June 2025, again at Gillette Stadium in Regular Season - 18, FC Cincinnati II travelled to New England and claimed a 1-0 away victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that margin through full time. Later that year, on 21 September 2025 at NKU Soccer Stadium in Regular Season - 37, FC Cincinnati II turned in their most emphatic performance in the rivalry, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit to beat New England II 3-1 at home.

The 2026 Group Stage has added further twists. On 15 March 2026 at Gillette Stadium, New England II edged a 2-1 home win, leading 1-0 at the break and seeing out a narrow victory. Then on 7 June 2026 at NKU Soccer Stadium, New England II again took all three points, this time with a 1-0 away success after a 0-0 first half. Overall, the FC Cincinnati II vs New England II timeline shows momentum swinging between the sides, with both teams having recorded important wins both home and away.

FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers offer a clear statistical snapshot of how these clubs match up across their MLS Next Pro meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: FC Cincinnati II 5 - 7 New England II
• Average Goals per Match: FC Cincinnati II 1.00 vs New England II 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At NKU Soccer Stadium: 2 matches played here — FC Cincinnati II won 1 (as home side), New England II won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Gillette Stadium: 3 matches played here — New England II won 2 (as home side), FC Cincinnati II won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

FC Cincinnati II vs New England II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the FC Cincinnati II vs New England II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 7 June 2026: FC Cincinnati II 0-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Group Stage
• 15 March 2026: New England II 2-1 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro, Group Stage
• 21 September 2025: FC Cincinnati II 3-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 37
• 15 June 2025: New England II 0-1 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 18
• 13 March 2025: New England II 2-0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 FC Cincinnati II Matches Results and Stats

For FC Cincinnati II, the broader 2026 season to date underlines their inconsistency. Across 18 league fixtures, they have 5 wins and 13 defeats with no draws, scoring 18 goals and conceding 34. At home, however, they have been more competitive, with 5 wins from 10 matches, 15 goals scored and 13 conceded, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.3 against per home game. They have kept 3 clean sheets at NKU Soccer Stadium but have also failed to score twice at home, reflecting a volatile performance profile.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 13 (season to date)

Last 5 New England II Matches Results and Stats

New England II arrive with a much stronger 2026 season to date. They have 11 wins and 6 losses from 17 league matches, with no draws, scoring 26 and conceding 22. Their attack has been consistent both home and away, averaging 1.5 goals per match in each setting. Defensively, they concede 1.5 per game at home and 1.0 away, showing a slightly tighter structure on the road. With 5 clean sheets overall and only 2 matches without scoring, New England II present as a balanced side capable of grinding out results in different game states.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, New England II hold a narrow edge in this matchup, leading the head-to-head 3 wins to 2 and outscoring FC Cincinnati II 7-5 across five MLS Next Pro meetings. The venue split shows no clear dominance at NKU Soccer Stadium, where each team has one win, but New England II have been slightly stronger at Gillette Stadium with two home victories to one away defeat. When this is combined with 2026 season form — New England II firmly in the play-off picture with 32 points and FC Cincinnati II struggling near the bottom on 14 points — the trends lean towards the visitors having a statistical advantage. Even so, FC Cincinnati II’s stronger home record and their previous 3-1 home win in September 2025 indicate that this fixture can be competitive if the hosts reach their top level.

FC Cincinnati II vs New England II H2H Statistics updated on 21 July 2026.