San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Stats: Head-to-Head Record

San Diego Wave W host North Carolina Courage W at Snapdragon Stadium on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. Both clubs arrive deep into the 2026 season locked on 39 points from 23 matches, setting up a pivotal clash in the race for the NWSL Women Play Offs: Quarter-finals.

The standings underline how finely balanced this fixture is: North Carolina Courage W sit 3rd with a goal difference of +13 (46 scored, 33 conceded), while San Diego Wave W are 5th with a goal difference of +6 (32 scored, 26 conceded). With both teams already inside the playoff positions but separated only by goal difference and rank, this match carries significant weight. For anyone studying San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats, this is a meeting between two of the league’s most dangerous attacks with clear postseason implications.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested matchup when San Diego Wave W and North Carolina Courage W face each other in NWSL Women play.

Previous meetings: 5
San Diego Wave W wins: 1
Draws: 2
North Carolina Courage W wins: 2

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W timeline, all available meetings come from NWSL Women regular season fixtures between 2023 and 2025. The rivalry has quickly developed into a competitive series with no side able to dominate consistently across seasons.

The earliest match in the record came on 7 October 2023 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 14 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. That encounter finished North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W after a goalless first half and full time. The stalemate set the tone for a cautious early chapter in this matchup.

On 9 September 2024, the fixture shifted to Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California for Regular Season - 15. North Carolina Courage W produced a strong away performance, leading 3-1 at half-time and closing out a 4-1 victory over San Diego Wave W. Less than a month later, on 5 October 2024 in Regular Season - 17 at WakeMed Soccer Park, North Carolina Courage W again took control early, going 2-0 up by half-time and ultimately winning 2-1 at home against San Diego Wave W.

The balance of power began to even out in 2025. On 26 May 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in Regular Season - 10, San Diego Wave W turned the tables with a dominant home display. They led 2-1 at half-time and extended that advantage to a 5-2 win over North Carolina Courage W, marking San Diego’s first recorded victory in this series. The most recent meeting came on 2 August 2025 in Regular Season - 14 at WakeMed Soccer Park, where North Carolina Courage W and San Diego Wave W played out another 0-0 draw, with the match goalless at both half-time and full time. Overall, the history points to a rivalry that has swung back and forth, with both heavy wins and tight stalemates shaping the narrative.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how narrow the gap is between these sides, despite a few lopsided scorelines.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 7 - 10 North Carolina Courage W
Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.40 vs North Carolina Courage W 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 1 (as home side), North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At WakeMed Soccer Park: 3 matches played here — North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

2 August 2025: North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14
26 May 2025: San Diego Wave W 5-2 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 2-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 10
5 October 2024: North Carolina Courage W 2-1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
9 September 2024: San Diego Wave W 1-4 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 1-3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 15
7 October 2023: North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 14

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the pattern across the 2026 NWSL Women season to date suggests a solid but occasionally inconsistent side. Over 23 matches, they have won 12, drawn 3 and lost 8, with a balanced scoring profile of 32 goals for and 26 against. At Snapdragon Stadium, they have taken 6 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats from 12 home games, scoring 17 and conceding 14. Their average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match highlights a team capable of edging tight contests but also one that has failed to score in 8 league outings overall, pointing to some attacking volatility.

Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 North Carolina Courage W Matches Results and Stats

North Carolina Courage W’s season to date profile is that of a more attack-minded side. They mirror San Diego’s 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses from 23 matches, but with a higher output of 46 goals scored and 33 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses with 25 goals scored, while away from home they also post 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 21 and conceding 14. An average of 2.0 goals scored per match and 1.4 conceded underlines their open style, and with only 4 matches without scoring across the season, they generally carry a consistent attacking threat.

Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season numbers point to a finely poised contest. North Carolina Courage W hold a narrow edge in the head-to-head with 2 wins to 1 and a 10-7 aggregate goal advantage, and they have yet to lose at home in this series. However, San Diego Wave W’s emphatic 5-2 home victory in May 2025 shows that Snapdragon Stadium can tilt the matchup in their favour. Season to date, both sides share identical win-draw-loss records, but North Carolina Courage W’s higher scoring rate contrasts with San Diego Wave W’s slightly tighter defensive metrics. Overall, the stats suggest a high-intensity fixture where the Courage’s attacking firepower meets a Wave side that has already proven capable of decisive home performances in this rivalry.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.