FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Stats: Head-to-Head and Historical Context

FC Cincinnati II host Columbus Crew II at NKU Soccer Stadium in MLS Next Pro on 14 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 UTC. The fixture comes in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season group stage and brings together two sides on very different trajectories in the standings. FC Cincinnati II sit on 9 points from 12 matches, with 3 wins and 9 defeats and a goal difference of -10, while Columbus Crew II have collected 26 points from 14 games and are positioned at the top end of both the Northeast Division and Eastern Conference.

That context gives this derby-style matchup added weight. For FC Cincinnati II, improving a 3–3–3 home record (3 wins, 3 losses, no draws) is vital if they are to climb from the lower reaches of the conference. Columbus Crew II, by contrast, arrive as one of the league’s pace-setters, with 9 wins and no draws from 14 fixtures and a strong 6–1–0 home record complemented by a competitive away return. Against that backdrop, many will look closely at the FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II stats to gauge whether the hosts can use home advantage to disrupt the visitors’ promotion push.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but narrow edge for FC Cincinnati II in this MLS Next Pro matchup.

Previous meetings: 5
FC Cincinnati II wins: 3
Draws: 0
Columbus Crew II wins: 2

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Timeline & Historical Context

The FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II timeline in MLS Next Pro is compact but already features several high-scoring and closely fought contests. All five recorded meetings have come in league play, underscoring how this fixture has quickly developed into a regular and meaningful part of the group and regular-season calendar.

The earliest match in the record took place on 15 September 2024 in the MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37 at Northern Kentucky University Stadium in Cincinnati, Kentucky. On that occasion, FC Cincinnati II, playing at home, edged Columbus Crew II 2–1, having been level 1–1 at half-time. That result established an early home advantage for Cincinnati in the rivalry. In 2025, the sides met twice in the Regular Season. On 18 May 2025 at Historic Crew Stadium (Regular Season - 13), Columbus Crew II capitalised on home advantage with a 1–0 win, leading 1–0 at the break and holding that margin. Later that year, on 25 September 2025 in Regular Season - 6 at NKU Soccer Stadium, FC Cincinnati II prevailed 4–3 in a dramatic contest after a 2–2 half-time scoreline.

The 2026 group stage has already delivered two more meetings. On 21 March 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus Crew II again defended home turf, defeating FC Cincinnati II 2–0 after leading 1–0 at half-time. Most recently, on 10 May 2026 at NKU Soccer Stadium, FC Cincinnati II responded with a 2–1 home win, overturning a 1–1 half-time score. Taken together, this FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II timeline highlights a pattern: home teams have generally held the upper hand, and matches at NKU Soccer Stadium, in particular, have produced goals and narrow margins.

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced the rivalry is, with a slight scoring and results edge to the hosts.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: FC Cincinnati II 8 - 7 Columbus Crew II
Average Goals per Match: FC Cincinnati II 1.60 vs Columbus Crew II 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

At NKU Soccer Stadium: 3 matches played here — FC Cincinnati II won 3 (as home side), Columbus Crew II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Historic Crew Stadium: 2 matches played here — Columbus Crew II won 2 (as home side), FC Cincinnati II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

10 May 2026: FC Cincinnati II 2–1 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 1–1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
21 March 2026: Columbus Crew II 2–0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
25 September 2025: FC Cincinnati II 4–3 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 2–2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 6
18 May 2025: Columbus Crew II 1–0 FC Cincinnati II (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 13
15 September 2024: FC Cincinnati II 2–1 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 1–1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37

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 points to inconsistency, especially away from home. Across 12 league fixtures, they have recorded 3 wins and 9 defeats with no draws, scoring 12 and conceding 22. At home, however, the picture is more competitive: 3 wins and 3 losses from 6 matches, with 10 goals scored and 8 conceded, backed by a scoring average of 1.7 goals for and 1.3 against per home game. They have managed 2 clean sheets overall but have also failed to score in 5 matches, underlining their volatility in attack.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 9 (season to date)

Last 5 Columbus Crew II Matches Results and Stats

Columbus Crew II arrive with a stronger season-to-date profile. In 14 MLS Next Pro fixtures, they have 9 wins and 5 losses, again with no draws, and a positive goal return of 27 scored and 24 conceded. Their attack has been productive both home and away, averaging 1.9 goals per match overall, including 2.1 at home and 1.7 on the road. Defensively, they concede 1.7 goals per game on average, with a higher rate away from home (2.3 against per away match). They have kept 2 clean sheets and failed to score only once, suggesting a generally reliable offensive output despite some vulnerability at the back, particularly on their travels.

Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced fixture shaped strongly by home advantage. FC Cincinnati II lead the head-to-head 3–2 and have won all three encounters at NKU Soccer Stadium, scoring eight goals across the five meetings and conceding seven. Columbus Crew II, meanwhile, have maximised their own home advantage in the rivalry and come into this match with superior 2026 season form, a more consistent attack, and a higher league position. From an analytical standpoint, the FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II stats suggest a contest in which Columbus Crew II’s overall quality is offset by FC Cincinnati II’s proven strength at this venue, making home advantage and defensive resilience key variables in shaping the outcome.

FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II H2H Statistics updated on 9 June 2026.