Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Columbus Crew II host Atlanta United II at Historic Crew Stadium on 21 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 UTC, with the home side entering as one of the early pace-setters in the Eastern Conference. Columbus Crew II sit on 29 points from 15 matches in the 2026 season, leading the Northeast Division and occupying a promotion play-off position in the conference standings.

Atlanta United II arrive as a dangerous challenger from the Central Division, with 23 points from 13 games and a strong positive goal difference. Both teams are tracking toward the MLS Next Pro play-offs, which raises the stakes for this fixture: Columbus aim to consolidate their position at the top, while Atlanta look to close the gap on the conference leaders. For anyone studying Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats ahead of this clash, the combination of attacking output and previous high-scoring encounters suggests another open contest.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive MLS Next Pro matchup with goals at both ends whenever Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II meet.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Columbus Crew II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Atlanta United II wins: 1

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Timeline & Historical Context

The Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with a dramatic encounter on 15 June 2023 in Regular Season - 18 at Historic Crew Stadium. Columbus Crew II, playing at home, drew 2-2 with Atlanta United II after extra time (half-time 1-0, full-time 2-2, extra-time 0-0) before edging a 6-5 victory on penalties. That match set an early tone for a rivalry defined by fine margins and decisive moments in front of goal.

The sides met again on 28 July 2023 in Regular Season - 26 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Atlanta United II hosted this time but were shut out as Atlanta United II 0-2 Columbus Crew II (half-time 0-0) underlined the visitors’ ability to control the game away from home. Later that season, on 24 September 2023 in Regular Season - 38, Columbus Crew II reclaimed home advantage at Historic Crew Stadium and produced another narrow win, beating Atlanta United II 3-2 (half-time 3-1) in another high-scoring contest that reinforced the home side’s edge in Ohio.

The balance shifted toward Atlanta in the 2024 and 2025 meetings, both staged in Georgia. On 14 July 2024 in Regular Season - 24 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Atlanta United II and Columbus Crew II played out a 2-2 draw after extra time (half-time 0-1, full-time 2-2, extra-time 0-0), with Atlanta United II prevailing 4-3 on penalties. Then, on 13 July 2025 in Regular Season - 23 at Fifth Third Stadium, Atlanta United II claimed their first outright win in the series, defeating Columbus Crew II 3-2 (half-time 0-0). Across this Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II timeline, every fixture has been competitive, with multiple matches going beyond 90 minutes and all five producing at least two goals.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these MLS Next Pro sides have been, with both teams consistently finding the net.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Columbus Crew II 11 - 9 Atlanta United II
• Average Goals per Match: Columbus Crew II 2.20 vs Atlanta United II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Historic Crew Stadium: 2 matches played here — Columbus Crew II won 1 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Fifth Third Bank Stadium / Fifth Third Stadium: 3 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 1 (as home side), Columbus Crew II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 13 July 2025: Atlanta United II 3-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 23
• 14 July 2024: Atlanta United II 2-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 24 (Atlanta United II won 4-3 on penalties)
• 24 September 2023: Columbus Crew II 3-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 3-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 38
• 28 July 2023: Atlanta United II 0-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 26
• 15 June 2023: Columbus Crew II 2-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18 (Columbus Crew II won 6-5 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Columbus Crew II Matches Results and Stats

For Columbus Crew II, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign to date highlights a high-risk, high-reward profile. Across the season to date, they have played 15 matches, winning 10 and losing 5 with no draws, reflecting an aggressive approach that either secures three points or comes up empty. Offensively, Columbus Crew II average 1.9 goals per game overall, rising to 2.1 at home, while conceding 1.6 per match, with a tighter 1.1 goals against at Historic Crew Stadium. Three clean sheets and only one match without scoring underline their attacking reliability, especially in front of their own supporters.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

Atlanta United II’s 2026 season to date shows a similarly decisive pattern, with 7 wins and 6 losses from 13 games and no draws. They boast a strong attacking return of 2.2 goals per match overall, with a particularly potent 2.6 goals per game at home and 1.9 away. Defensively, they concede 1.6 goals per match, slightly tighter on the road at 1.5. Three clean sheets and three games without scoring illustrate a more volatile attacking profile compared to Columbus, but their ability to score 28 goals in 13 fixtures marks them as one of the more dangerous forward lines in the league.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced fixture with a consistent pattern of goals when Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II meet. Columbus hold the edge in the overall head-to-head with 2 wins to Atlanta’s 1 and a 11-9 goal advantage, particularly strong at Historic Crew Stadium where they remain unbeaten against this opponent. Atlanta, however, have demonstrated they can tilt tight contests in their favour, as shown by their penalty shootout success in 2024 and their 3-2 home win in 2025. Recent season-to-date form suggests both teams attack more than they defend, rarely drawing and regularly scoring multiple goals. Taken together, the stats suggest an open, high-intensity match in which Columbus Crew II’s home strength and slightly superior H2H record are counterbalanced by Atlanta United II’s potent attack and improving results in Georgia.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II H2H Statistics updated on 16 June 2026.