Ventura County vs Real Monarchs Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Ventura County host Real Monarchs at Dignity Health Sports Park on 28 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The fixture is scheduled for a 02:00 UTC kick-off and comes in the heart of the 2026 season, with both sides firmly involved in the Pacific Division and Eastern Conference play-off picture. With Ventura County vs Real Monarchs stats showing a competitive rivalry in this league, this meeting has clear implications for seeding and momentum heading into the business end of the campaign.

Ventura County arrive as one of the stronger sides in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season, sitting 2nd in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference with 26 points from 16 matches, powered by 27 goals scored and a +4 goal difference. Real Monarchs are not far behind: 4th in the Pacific Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference on 21 points from 15 matches, with 24 goals scored. With both teams in current play-off positions and separated by just five points, the stakes are high for this Group Stage clash at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested matchup between Ventura County and Real Monarchs across their MLS Next Pro meetings.

Previous meetings: 5
Ventura County wins: 2
Draws: 2
Real Monarchs wins: 1

Ventura County vs Real Monarchs Timeline & Historical Context

The Ventura County vs Real Monarchs timeline in MLS Next Pro has been defined by close contests, high-scoring encounters, and decisive moments both in regulation and from the penalty spot. Every meeting in the available record has come in MLS Next Pro competition, underlining how this is a modern league rivalry shaped entirely within this tournament structure.

The earliest match in the record came on 6 October 2024 at Zions Bank Stadium in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 41, where Real Monarchs hosted Ventura County. That contest finished 1-1 after extra time (half-time 1-0, full-time 1-1, extra time 0-0), before Real Monarchs prevailed 4-2 on penalties. Statistically, that match counts as a draw in the head-to-head ledger, but it gave Real Monarchs a psychological edge by winning the shootout at home.

The 2025 season saw the rivalry intensify with three meetings. On 7 April 2025 in Regular Season - 5 at Zions Bank Stadium, Real Monarchs again played host but this time Ventura County edged a 2-1 away win (half-time 0-1, full-time 1-2). On 2 June 2025 in Regular Season - 15 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Ventura County and Real Monarchs produced a 3-3 thriller (half-time 1-2, full-time 3-3) before Ventura County won 4-3 on penalties; once more, the match is recorded as a draw in the H2H stats despite the shootout success. The balance shifted on 15 September 2025 in Regular Season - 36, when Real Monarchs, at home in Zions Bank Stadium, secured a 2-1 win (half-time 1-1, full-time 2-1), further tightening the rivalry narrative.

The most recent entry in the Ventura County vs Real Monarchs timeline came on 13 April 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park in MLS Next Pro Group Stage. Ventura County, at home, delivered a convincing 2-0 victory (half-time 0-0, full-time 2-0), underlining their strength on their own ground in the current season. Across these fixtures, no side has dominated outright, and the pattern of narrow margins and penalty shootouts suggests another finely balanced contest on 28 June 2026.

Ventura County vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ventura County vs Real Monarchs stats underline how evenly matched these clubs have been, with only a slight edge in goals and results for Ventura County.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Ventura County 9 - 8 Real Monarchs
Average Goals per Match: Ventura County 1.80 vs Real Monarchs 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

At Dignity Health Sports Park: 3 matches played here — Ventura County won 1 (as home side), Real Monarchs won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
At Zions Bank Stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Monarchs won 1 (as home side), Ventura County won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Ventura County vs Real Monarchs Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ventura County vs Real Monarchs last results in recent competitive fixtures:

13 April 2026: Ventura County 2-0 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
15 September 2025: Real Monarchs 2-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 36
2 June 2025: Ventura County 3-3 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 1-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15 (Ventura County won 4-3 on penalties)
7 April 2025: Real Monarchs 1-2 Ventura County (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 5
6 October 2024: Real Monarchs 1-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 41 (Real Monarchs won 4-2 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ventura County Matches Results and Stats

For Ventura County, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign to date highlights a high-risk, high-reward profile. Across 16 league matches this season, they have 9 wins and 7 losses with no draws, illustrating a side that plays to win and rarely settles. Offensively, Ventura County have been strong, scoring 30 goals in total (16 at home and 14 away), with an overall average of 1.9 goals per match and 2.0 goals per game at Dignity Health Sports Park. Defensively, they concede 1.6 goals per match overall, including 1.8 at home, reflecting an open style that can produce both emphatic wins and costly defeats.

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

Last 5 Real Monarchs Matches Results and Stats

Real Monarchs’ 2026 season to date shows a similarly aggressive approach, but with slightly less consistency. They have played 15 league matches, winning 8 and losing 7, with no draws. In attack, Real Monarchs have scored 27 goals (18 at home, 9 away), averaging 1.8 goals per match overall and 1.5 on their travels. Defensively, they concede 1.7 goals per game both home and away, indicating that their matches tend to be open and competitive, with fine margins often deciding outcomes. Their away record of 2 wins and 4 losses from 6 matches underlines that they can be dangerous on the road but are also vulnerable.

Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced fixture between Ventura County and Real Monarchs, with Ventura County holding a narrow edge in both results and goals across five MLS Next Pro meetings. Ventura County have been particularly resilient at Dignity Health Sports Park, unbeaten there in this matchup with one win and two draws, while Real Monarchs have responded with solid home performances of their own, splitting two matches at Zions Bank Stadium. Season-to-date form suggests both teams favor attacking football and rarely draw, with Ventura County slightly ahead in points and goal difference, and Real Monarchs close behind with comparable scoring power. Overall, the statistical trends lean marginally towards Ventura County at home, but the tight historical margins and the ability of both sides to score indicate another competitive, high-intensity encounter on 28 June 2026.

Ventura County vs Real Monarchs H2H Statistics updated on 23 June 2026.