San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W: Head-to-Head Stats

San Diego Wave W host North Carolina Courage W at Snapdragon Stadium on 12 September 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC. Both clubs arrive deep into the 2026 season locked on 39 points from 23 matches, and with play-off Quarter-finals positions on the line, this fixture carries significant weight in the standings.

The table shows San Diego Wave W in 5th place and North Carolina Courage W in 3rd, each with 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats. Goal difference is the key separator: Courage at +13 (46 scored, 33 conceded) and Wave at +6 (32 scored, 26 conceded). Against that backdrop, this San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats preview highlights a matchup between one of the league’s more balanced sides and one of its most attack-minded teams, with direct implications for seeding in the NWSL Women play-offs.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing history between San Diego Wave W and North Carolina Courage W in NWSL Women regular-season play.

• Previous meetings: 5
• San Diego Wave W wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• North Carolina Courage W wins: 2

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W timeline, all five recorded encounters have come in NWSL Women Regular Season play, providing a clear, competition-consistent sample. The rivalry has been characterized by tight contests in Cary and more open, high-scoring games in San Diego, underlining how venue has shaped the narrative.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 7 October 2023 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, in Regular Season - 14, ending North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W after a goalless first half. That defensive stalemate set an initial baseline of balance. On 9 September 2024 at Snapdragon Stadium in Regular Season - 15, the pattern shifted dramatically: San Diego Wave W 1–4 North Carolina Courage W, with a half-time score of 1–3. Courage showed their attacking power on the road, registering the first clear statement win in the series.

The momentum swung back toward North Carolina again on 5 October 2024 in Regular Season - 17 at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina Courage W beat San Diego Wave W 2–1, after leading 2–0 at half-time. That result underlined Courage’s ability to control games at home while still conceding late under pressure. On 26 May 2025, the rivalry produced its most explosive scoreline at Snapdragon Stadium in Regular Season - 10: San Diego Wave W 5–2 North Carolina Courage W, with the hosts leading 2–1 at the break. Wave’s first recorded win in the series came in emphatic fashion, showcasing their attacking ceiling in San Diego. The most recent meeting, on 2 August 2025 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Regular Season - 14, reverted to a cagey pattern: North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W, with another 0–0 half-time, reinforcing how evenly matched these sides can be in Cary.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats underline a finely balanced matchup with a slight scoring edge to the Courage.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 7 - 8 North Carolina Courage W
• Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.40 vs North Carolina Courage W 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 1 (as home side), North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At WakeMed Soccer Park: 3 matches played here — North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 2 August 2025: North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14
• 26 May 2025: San Diego Wave W 5–2 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 2–1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 10
• 5 October 2024: North Carolina Courage W 2–1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
• 9 September 2024: San Diego Wave W 1–4 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 1–3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 15
• 7 October 2023: North Carolina Courage W 0–0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0–0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the most reliable guide is their 2026 season to date. Across 23 league fixtures, they have 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses, reflecting a solid but occasionally inconsistent campaign. They average 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, indicating a relatively balanced profile with a slight defensive edge. At Snapdragon Stadium, Wave have 6 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats, scoring 17 and conceding 14, so home advantage has been positive but not overwhelming.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 North Carolina Courage W Matches Results and Stats

North Carolina Courage W’s 2026 season to date underscores their attacking strength. They also stand at 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses from 23 matches, but with 46 goals scored and 33 conceded, they average 2.0 goals for and 1.4 against per game. That higher scoring rate comes with slightly greater defensive risk. On the road, Courage mirror their home record with 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, netting 21 goals and allowing 14, suggesting they travel well and can impose their attacking style away from Cary.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the head-to-head history between San Diego Wave W and North Carolina Courage W is finely poised: 1 win for Wave, 2 for Courage and 2 draws, with a narrow 8–7 aggregate goal edge to the visitors. Venue patterns are clear: Snapdragon Stadium has produced decisive, high-scoring results split one win apiece, while WakeMed Soccer Park has leaned toward low-scoring draws and a single home win for Courage. Season to date, both teams share identical records in the table, but Courage’s higher scoring rate contrasts with Wave’s slightly tighter defensive numbers. Taken together, the historical record and current-season form suggest a competitive fixture in which Courage’s attack and Wave’s home advantage may offset each other, pointing toward another closely contested NWSL Women clash rather than a one-sided encounter.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.