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Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W: Head-to-Head Stats Before September 2026 Clash

Washington Spirit W host Boston Legacy W at Audi Field on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The home side arrive as one of the league’s leading contenders, sitting 2nd in the table with 43 points and a strong positive goal difference, while Boston Legacy W are battling in the lower reaches of the standings.

This fixture carries important implications at both ends of the NWSL Women table. Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W stats underline a clash between a team pushing for the play-offs and another trying to climb away from the bottom positions. Spirit’s record of 13 wins from 23 matches contrasts sharply with Boston’s 6 wins in the same span, adding extra weight to this Group Stage meeting at Audi Field.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Washington Spirit W and Boston Legacy W in NWSL Women action is still in its early stages but already shows a clear edge for the Washington side.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Washington Spirit W wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Boston Legacy W wins: 0

Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W Timeline & Historical Context

The Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W timeline in competitive play currently consists of a single NWSL Women Group Stage encounter. That match took place on 19 July 2026 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, providing the first clear statistical reference point between these two clubs.

On 19 July 2026, in NWSL Women Group Stage action, Boston Legacy W hosted Washington Spirit W. The match finished Boston Legacy W 1–2 Washington Spirit W, after a first half that ended 0–2 in favor of the visitors. The result underlined Washington’s attacking sharpness away from home and highlighted some of Boston’s defensive vulnerabilities, especially before the interval.

With only one fixture so far in the Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W timeline, the rivalry is still forming. However, that 2–1 away win for Washington in Pawtucket sets a clear early benchmark: Spirit have already shown they can take three points on Boston’s home turf, and now have the opportunity to reinforce their superiority in front of their own supporters at Audi Field.

Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W head-to-head numbers are straightforward but still revealing, with Washington holding the advantage in both results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Washington Spirit W 2 - 1 Boston Legacy W
  • Average Goals per Match: Washington Spirit W 2.00 vs Boston Legacy W 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Washington Spirit W's stadium: (no completed head-to-head matches played here yet in the available record)
  • At Boston Legacy W's stadium: 1 match played here — Boston Legacy W won 0 (as home side), Washington Spirit W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 19 July 2026: Boston Legacy W 1-2 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 0-2) – NWSL Women Group Stage

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Washington Spirit W Matches Results and Stats

Washington Spirit W come into this fixture with a strong overall profile in the 2026 NWSL Women season to date. They have played 23 league matches, winning 13, drawing 4 and losing 6, with 33 goals scored and only 20 conceded. Spirit are effective both home and away, averaging 1.4 goals per match overall while allowing just 0.9, and they have kept 9 clean sheets. Their season-to-date form string of “WWLDL” in the standings confirms a side that generally collects points and remains firmly in the play-off picture.

  • Recent Results Summary: season to date — Win 13, Draw 4, Lose 6

Last 5 Boston Legacy W Matches Results and Stats

Boston Legacy W’s season-to-date numbers paint a very different picture. After 23 NWSL Women fixtures, they have 6 wins, 5 draws and 12 defeats, with 28 goals scored and 40 conceded. Their goal difference of -12 reflects defensive issues, as they allow an average of 1.7 goals per match while scoring 1.2. Away from home, Boston have managed only 2 wins in 10 games, with 8 goals for and 16 against. The form line “WLLLL” in the standings indicates a team struggling for consistency and points, particularly against higher-ranked opposition.

  • Recent Results Summary: season to date — Win 6, Draw 5, Lose 12

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Washington Spirit W enter this Audi Field showdown with clear advantages. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match, with a 2–1 aggregate scoreline favoring Spirit, and the only previous meeting saw Washington win away from home in NWSL Women Group Stage play. Season-to-date metrics reinforce that edge: Spirit sit 2nd with 43 points, a +13 goal difference, and strong attacking and defensive averages, while Boston Legacy W are 14th with 23 points and a -12 goal difference, conceding significantly more than they score.

Washington’s ability to keep clean sheets and maintain a positive balance both home and away contrasts with Boston’s difficulties on their travels and their higher goals-against rate. While the sample size in the direct Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W stats is still small, both the existing head-to-head result and the broader league form trends point toward Washington Spirit W as the side with the stronger statistical profile ahead of the 13 September 2026 clash.

Washington Spirit W vs Boston Legacy W H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.

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