San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Stats: Head-to-head Record

San Diego Wave W host Kansas City W at Snapdragon Stadium on 19 September 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC. Both clubs are firmly in the playoff picture: San Diego Wave W sit 4th on 42 points with a goal difference of +7, while Kansas City W are 6th on 38 points and a +5 goal difference. With both sides tracking toward the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals, this fixture carries clear postseason implications.

In that context, this San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W matchup is a key test of credentials between two attack-minded teams. San Diego’s strong home record and balanced scoring profile contrast with Kansas City’s dominant home form but more fragile away record. For anyone studying San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats ahead of this Group Stage clash, the head-to-head history and current-season numbers point to a finely poised contest.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Kansas City–leaning matchup in NWSL Women play.

• Previous meetings: 5
• San Diego Wave W wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Kansas City W wins: 3

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Timeline & Historical Context

The San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W timeline in NWSL Women action begins with their first recorded meeting on 24 March 2024 at Snapdragon Stadium in the Regular Season - 2 round. San Diego Wave W, at home, drew 1-1 at half-time but ultimately fell 1-2 to Kansas City W, setting an early pattern of Kansas City’s ability to take points on the road in this matchup.

On 19 October 2024, the rivalry shifted to CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in Regular Season - 18. Kansas City W produced their most dominant result in the series, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing out a 4-1 home victory. That performance underlined a clear home-field advantage for Kansas City W in this head-to-head.

The 2025 season brought two more meetings. On 13 April 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium in Regular Season - 4, Kansas City W again controlled proceedings, going 2-0 up by half-time and winning 2-0 away. Then, on 2 November 2025 at CPKC Stadium in Regular Season - 18, Kansas City W came from behind after trailing 0-1 at half-time to win 2-1. Most recently, on 18 July 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at CPKC Stadium, the sides played out a 2-2 draw, with San Diego Wave W leading 1-0 at the break before Kansas City W fought back. Overall, the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W timeline shows Kansas City as the more successful side, but the latest draw suggests the gap may be narrowing.

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

Across all recorded NWSL Women meetings, Kansas City W have been more clinical in both results and scoring, though the margins are not overwhelming.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 5 - 12 Kansas City W
• Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.00 vs Kansas City W 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 0 (as home side), Kansas City W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At CPKC Stadium: 3 matches played here — Kansas City W won 2 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 18 July 2026: Kansas City W 2-2 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Group Stage
• 2 November 2025: Kansas City W 2-1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
• 13 April 2025: San Diego Wave W 0-2 Kansas City W (Half-time: 0-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4
• 19 October 2024: Kansas City W 4-1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
• 24 March 2024: San Diego Wave W 1-2 Kansas City W (Half-time: 1-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the available numbers are season to date in the 2026 NWSL Women campaign. Over 24 league matches, San Diego have 13 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with 34 goals scored and 27 conceded. At Snapdragon Stadium, they have 7 wins, 1 draw, and 5 defeats from 13 games, scoring 19 and conceding 15. Offensively, they average 1.5 goals per home match and 1.4 overall, with a strong scoring presence late in games: 10 of their league goals have come from the 76th to 90th minute. Defensively, they concede slightly more in the 16th to 30th minute window, highlighting a potential vulnerability early in halves.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 13, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 Kansas City W Matches Results and Stats

Kansas City W’s form profile is also based on season to date in 2026. They have 11 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses from 24 league fixtures, scoring 39 and conceding 34. Their home form is outstanding with 8 wins and 4 draws from 12, but away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses, with just 11 goals scored and 22 conceded on the road. Kansas City average 2.3 goals per match at home but only 0.9 away, while conceding 1.8 per away game. That split underlines a clear drop-off in attacking output and defensive solidity when they travel.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 5, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Kansas City W have controlled this head-to-head, winning 3 of 5 meetings and outscoring San Diego Wave W 12-5, including two away victories at Snapdragon Stadium. The venue split in the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats is striking: San Diego have yet to take a point at home in this fixture, while Kansas City have combined strong home dominance with effective counterpunching on the road. However, the most recent 2-2 draw at CPKC Stadium and the 2026 standings suggest a more balanced contest this time, with San Diego stronger overall at home and Kansas City significantly less potent away. Taken together, the historical record leans slightly toward Kansas City W, but current-season performance and the home advantage at Snapdragon Stadium narrow that edge and set up a finely balanced Group Stage encounter.

San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.