San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W: Head-to-head Stats Before September 2026 Match
San Diego Wave W host Kansas City W at Snapdragon Stadium on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. Both sides 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 goal difference of +5. With both clubs currently projected for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals, the stakes are high as this fixture could significantly influence final seeding.
From a league perspective, San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats underline a clash between one of the stronger home outfits and a side that has been dominant at home but inconsistent away. San Diego have won 7 of 13 home matches this season, while Kansas City have struggled on the road with 3 wins and 8 defeats in 12 away games. In a tight Group Stage, this encounter at Snapdragon Stadium could be pivotal in determining which team secures a more favourable playoff path.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive matchup, with Kansas City W holding the edge in previous San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W meetings.
- Previous meetings: 5
- San Diego Wave W wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Kansas City W wins: 4
San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Timeline & Historical Context
The San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W timeline in NWSL Women competition is compact but already tilted toward the Kansas side. All five recorded encounters have come in league play, and Kansas City W have consistently found ways to take points, whether at home or away.
The earliest match in the record took place on 24 March 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 2 at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego Wave W took the lead before half-time with a 1-1 score at the break, but Kansas City W turned the game around to win 2-1 away. Later that year, on 19 October 2024 in Regular Season - 18 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City W were even more dominant, leading 2-0 at half-time and finishing 4-1 at home.
In 2025, the rivalry continued with two further league meetings. On 13 April 2025 in Regular Season - 4 at Snapdragon Stadium, Kansas City W again imposed themselves early, going 2-0 up by half-time and closing out a 2-0 away victory. On 2 November 2025 in Regular Season - 18 at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City W came from behind after trailing 0-1 at half-time to win 2-1 at home. The most recent entry in the San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W timeline came on 18 July 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at CPKC Stadium, where Kansas City W and San Diego Wave W shared a 2-2 draw after a 0-1 half-time score in favour of the visitors. That result marked the first time San Diego avoided defeat in this head-to-head.
San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats highlight Kansas City’s clear advantage, especially in front of goal.
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 picture is best understood through their NWSL Women 2026 season to date. Across 24 league fixtures, they have won 13, drawn 3 and lost 8, reflecting a strong overall campaign. At home, they have 7 wins from 13 matches, scoring 19 and conceding 15, with an attacking output of 1.5 goals per home game and 1.2 conceded. Their overall scoring rate is 1.4 goals per match, while they allow 1.1, and they have kept 5 clean sheets but failed to score in 8 games. Late goals are a notable feature, with a significant share of their strikes coming between minutes 76 and 90.
- 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 2026 league profile shows a side that is formidable at home but far less consistent away. Over 24 matches, they have recorded 11 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. At CPKC Stadium they are unbeaten, with 8 wins and 4 draws from 12 games, scoring 28 and conceding 12, an impressive 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per home match. Away from home, however, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats, with just 11 goals scored and 22 conceded, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.8 against. They have managed 4 clean sheets overall and failed to score 5 times, underlining the contrast between their home and away levels.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 5, Lose 8 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical and current San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W stats point to a nuanced picture. Kansas City W dominate the head-to-head with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 meetings and a 12-5 aggregate goal advantage, including two away victories at Snapdragon Stadium. However, the most recent clash ended 2-2, suggesting San Diego Wave W have started to close the gap. San Diego’s solid home record in 2026 contrasts with Kansas City’s difficulties on the road, even though Kansas City have historically travelled well in this specific fixture. As both teams push for strong playoff positioning, the historical edge lies with Kansas City W, but San Diego Wave W’s home strength and improving competitiveness in the matchup suggest a more balanced contest than the raw H2H numbers alone might imply.
San Diego Wave W vs Kansas City W H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.
