New England II vs New York City II Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before July 2026 Match

New England II host New York City II at Gillette Stadium on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the MLS Next Pro Group Stage. Both sides are firmly in the playoff conversation, adding extra weight to this fixture in the Northeast Division and the wider Eastern Conference picture.

In the current MLS Next Pro season, New England II sit on 32 points from 17 matches, ranked 3rd in the Northeast Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference, with a strong record of 11 wins and no draws. New York City II arrive with 28 points from 16 games, 4th in the Northeast Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference. With both teams tracking towards the MLS Next Pro play-offs (1/8-finals), this clash carries significant implications, and many will turn to New England II vs New York City II stats to gauge the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but New England II–favoured head-to-head between these MLS Next Pro sides.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New England II wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• New York City II wins: 1

New England II vs New York City II Timeline & Historical Context

The New England II vs New York City II timeline in MLS Next Pro is condensed but revealing. All five recorded meetings have come in league play, illustrating a matchup that has quickly grown into a meaningful divisional contest. The fixtures span multiple seasons and venues, with momentum generally on New England II’s side but with New York City II showing they can respond.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 26 May 2024 in the MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14 at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium in Hooksett, New Hampshire. New England II and New York City II drew 3-3 after extra time (half-time 1-2), before New England II prevailed 4-3 on penalties. Statistically, that encounter counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but the shootout success underlined New England II’s ability to edge tight contests.

The 2025 season brought a trio of regular-season meetings. On 26 April 2025 at Gillette Stadium (Regular Season - 9), New England II beat New York City II 2-1, overturning a 1-1 half-time scoreline. The rivalry then shifted to Belson Stadium, where on 31 May 2025 (Regular Season - 15) New England II ground out a 1-0 away win after a 0-0 first half, consolidating their upper hand in the series. New York City II responded on 18 September 2025 in another match at Belson Stadium (Regular Season - 37), but again New England II took the points, winning 3-1 after leading 2-0 at half-time.

The most recent chapter came on 10 May 2026 at Gillette Stadium in the MLS Next Pro Group Stage. In a high-scoring contest, New England II defeated New York City II 3-2, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit. That result extended New England II’s dominance in home fixtures and reinforced the impression that, while New York City II are competitive, they have yet to consistently translate performances into wins in this particular matchup.

New England II vs New York City II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall New England II vs New York City II stats highlight a clear edge for the hosts, particularly in terms of goals scored and efficiency in tight games.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New England II 12 - 7 New York City II
• Average Goals per Match: New England II 2.40 vs New York City II 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Gillette Stadium: 3 matches played here — New England II won 3 (as home side), New York City II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Belson Stadium: 2 matches played here — New York City II won 0 (as home side), New England II won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

New England II vs New York City II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 10 May 2026: New England II 3-2 New York City II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 18 September 2025: New York City II 1-3 New England II (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37
• 31 May 2025: New York City II 0-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15
• 26 April 2025: New England II 2-1 New York City II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 9
• 26 May 2024: New England II 3-3 New York City II (Half-time: 1-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14 (New England II won 4-3 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 New England II Matches Results and Stats

New England II’s season-to-date profile in MLS Next Pro points to a high-variance but potent side. With 11 wins and no draws from 17 matches, they either win or lose, underlined by a goal difference of +3 (23 scored, 20 conceded in league standings) and 26 goals scored with 22 conceded across all competitions this season. At home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded, with 3 clean sheets and only 1 home match without scoring, reflecting both attacking ambition and defensive openness.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Last 5 New York City II Matches Results and Stats

New York City II’s season-to-date numbers suggest an aggressive, front-foot team. They have 9 wins and no draws from 16 matches, scoring 28 and conceding 25. Offensively, they are slightly more productive than New England II, averaging 1.8 goals per game both home and away. Defensively, they concede 1.9 goals per match at home and 1.3 away, with 3 clean sheets and 3 matches where they failed to score. The standings form line of “WWLOWW” indicates a side capable of putting wins together but still prone to the occasional setback.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a clear New England II advantage in this matchup: 3 wins, 1 draw and only 1 defeat for New York City II across five meetings, with a 12-7 aggregate scoreline. The venue split is particularly striking, with New England II perfect at Gillette Stadium and also winning both trips to Belson Stadium. At the same time, New York City II’s season-to-date attacking output and competitive league position show they are dangerous and improving. Taken together, the head-to-head record, the goal trends, and both teams’ current standings suggest a high-scoring, closely contested game, with New England II’s historical edge at home weighed against New York City II’s strong offensive metrics.

New England II vs New York City II H2H Statistics updated on 18 July 2026.