Atlanta United II vs New York City II Stats: Head-to-head Record Before July 2026 Match

Atlanta United II host New York City II at Fifth Third Stadium on 26 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 UTC, with both sides pushing for position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Atlanta United II come into this fixture with 30 points from 18 matches and a positive goal difference of +10, while New York City II have collected 28 points from 16 matches with a goal difference of +4.

The stakes are high as both teams sit in playoff positions in the Eastern Conference standings, each marked for promotion to the MLS Next Pro Play Offs 1/8-finals. Atlanta United II vs New York City II stats underline a clash between one of the division’s more explosive home attacks and a visiting side that has been efficient both home and away. With little separating them in points and offensive output, this Group Stage encounter could have significant implications for seeding and momentum heading into the business end of the season.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Atlanta United II and New York City II in MLS Next Pro has been competitive and closely balanced.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Atlanta United II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• New York City II wins: 1

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Timeline & Historical Context

The Atlanta United II vs New York City II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their earliest recorded meeting on 9 April 2023 in Regular Season - 4. On that date at Belson Stadium at St John's University in Queens, New York, New York City II defeated Atlanta United II 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result established an early home advantage for the New York side in the rivalry.

Their next encounter came on 25 June 2023 in Regular Season - 20 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Atlanta United II responded emphatically, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit to beat New York City II 4-2 in regulation time. That high-scoring match underlined Atlanta’s attacking potential at home and levelled the emerging rivalry.

The 2024 season produced two tight contests decided via penalty shootouts. On 3 May 2024 in Regular Season - 10 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Atlanta United II and New York City II drew 0-0 after extra time, before Atlanta United II prevailed 4-2 on penalties. Later, on 6 September 2024 in Regular Season - 34 at Icahn Stadium in New York City, New York, the sides drew 2-2 after extra time (1-1 at half-time), with Atlanta United II again winning the shootout 4-2. Both matches are counted as draws in the head-to-head record, but they highlight Atlanta’s edge in penalty deciders.

The most recent chapter came on 6 June 2025 in Regular Season - 16 at Fifth Third Stadium. New York City II travelled to Georgia and secured a 3-2 away win after a 1-1 half-time scoreline, demonstrating their ability to take full points on the road in this matchup. Overall, the Atlanta United II vs New York City II timeline shows swings in momentum, with home dominance early on, followed by more balanced and finely poised encounters, including two penalty shootouts.

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers reveal a slight edge for Atlanta United II in goals and outcomes, but with very little separating the two clubs overall.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Atlanta United II 8 - 9 New York City II
• Average Goals per Match: Atlanta United II 1.60 vs New York City II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Atlanta United II's stadium: 4 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 2 (as home side), New York City II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At New York City II's stadium: 1 matches played here — New York City II won 1 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Atlanta United II vs New York City II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atlanta United II vs New York City II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 06 June 2025: Atlanta United II 2-3 New York City II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 16
• 06 September 2024: New York City II 2-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34 (Atlanta United II won 4-2 on penalties)
• 03 May 2024: Atlanta United II 0-0 New York City II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 10 (Atlanta United II won 4-2 on penalties)
• 25 June 2023: Atlanta United II 4-2 New York City II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 20
• 09 April 2023: New York City II 2-0 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 4

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

For Atlanta United II, the most reliable guide is their MLS Next Pro 2026 season to date. Across 18 matches, they have 9 wins and 9 losses with no draws, reflecting a high-variance profile. Offensively, they average 2.1 goals per match, boosted by a strong home output of 2.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.7 goals per match overall. Late goals are a feature, with a significant share of their scoring coming from the 76th minute onwards, but they also allow a notable number of goals after half-time, indicating open, end-to-end contests.

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

Last 5 New York City II Matches Results and Stats

New York City II’s form is also best captured through their 2026 season to date. In 16 matches, they have 9 wins and 7 losses with no draws, mirroring Atlanta’s tendency for decisive results. They score 1.8 goals per match both home and away, while conceding 1.6 on average. Their goals are well distributed, with a particular surge between minutes 61 and 90, and they have shown resilience away from home with 4 wins in 8 away fixtures. Defensively, they concede more often in the final half-hour, which can open games up late.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Atlanta United II vs New York City II stats point to a finely balanced matchup with a slight numerical tilt towards New York City II in total goals and towards Atlanta United II in overall results. Atlanta have been strong at home in this fixture, winning two of four home meetings and edging both penalty shootouts in drawn contests. New York City II, however, have proven they can win on the road, as shown by their 3-2 victory at Fifth Third Stadium in June 2025, and they lead the head-to-head goal tally 9-8.

Season to date, both sides avoid draws and favour high-event matches, with Atlanta United II offering a more explosive home attack and New York City II displaying balanced scoring home and away. The combination of an historically competitive rivalry, close standings in the Eastern Conference, and attacking profiles on both sides suggests another tight, potentially high-scoring encounter, with no clear statistical dominance but plenty of indicators for an open and decisive contest.

Atlanta United II vs New York City II H2H Statistics updated on 21 July 2026.