Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Stats and Historical Context

Columbus Crew II host Atlanta United II at Historic Crew Stadium in MLS Next Pro on 21 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 UTC. The fixture is part of the 2026 MLS Next Pro Group Stage and brings together two Eastern Conference contenders who have already shown strong attacking profiles this season.

In the current 2026 standings, Columbus Crew II sit on 29 points from 15 matches, leading the Northeast Division and ranked near the top of the Eastern Conference with 10 wins and no draws. Atlanta United II arrive with 23 points from 13 games, ranked fourth in the Central Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference, also without a single draw so far. With both sides heavily oriented toward winning football, this matchup carries real implications for playoff positioning and makes the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats particularly relevant for understanding how this clash might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and high-scoring series when Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II meet in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Columbus Crew II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Atlanta United II wins: 1

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Timeline & Historical Context

The Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with a tightly contested encounter on 15 June 2023 in Regular Season - 18. At Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II drew 2-2 after extra time, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time and the match finishing level after 120 minutes. Columbus Crew II then prevailed 6-5 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record but underlined how little separated the two teams in knockout-style pressure.

The rivalry continued on 28 July 2023 in Regular Season - 26 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. This time Atlanta United II were at home, but Columbus Crew II produced a strong away performance, winning 2-0 after a 0-0 first half. That away victory gave Columbus Crew II the early edge in the series. On 24 September 2023, the fixture returned to Historic Crew Stadium for Regular Season - 38, and Columbus Crew II again made home advantage count, winning 3-2 after racing into a 3-1 half-time lead. Across the 2023 meetings, Columbus showed a consistent ability to score multiple goals, especially in Columbus.

Atlanta United II began to tilt the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II timeline in their favour when the series moved into the 2024 season. On 14 July 2024 in Regular Season - 24 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Atlanta United II hosted and drew 2-2 after extra time, having trailed 0-1 at half-time. Atlanta United II then won 4-3 on penalties, another drawn result in regulation that nonetheless demonstrated their resilience in extended contests. The most recent meeting came on 13 July 2025, again at Fifth Third Stadium in Regular Season - 23. Atlanta United II won 3-2 at home after a goalless first half, marking their first outright victory in regular time in this series and confirming the competitive, back-and-forth nature of this matchup.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats highlight a narrow edge for Columbus in results, with goalscoring relatively balanced and every match played in MLS Next Pro.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Columbus Crew II 11 - 9 Atlanta United II
• Average Goals per Match: Columbus Crew II 2.20 vs Atlanta United II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Historic Crew Stadium: 2 matches played here — Columbus Crew II won 1 (as home side), Atlanta United II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Fifth Third Bank Stadium / Fifth Third Stadium: 3 matches played here — Atlanta United II won 1 (as home side), Columbus Crew II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 13 July 2025: Atlanta United II 3-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 23
• 14 July 2024: Atlanta United II 2-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 24 (Atlanta United II won 4-3 on penalties)
• 24 September 2023: Columbus Crew II 3-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 3-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 38
• 28 July 2023: Atlanta United II 0-2 Columbus Crew II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 26
• 15 June 2023: Columbus Crew II 2-2 Atlanta United II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 18 (Columbus Crew II won 6-5 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Columbus Crew II Matches Results and Stats

For Columbus Crew II, the 2026 campaign to date shows an aggressive, front-foot style. Over 15 matches, they have 10 wins and no draws, with 6 victories from 7 home games. Offensively, they average 1.9 goals per match (2.1 at home), while conceding 1.6 per game overall. Their season-to-date record includes 3 clean sheets and only 1 match in which they failed to score, underlining a consistent attacking threat even when their defence is occasionally exposed.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Last 5 Atlanta United II Matches Results and Stats

Atlanta United II’s 2026 season to date reflects a similarly attack-minded approach with slightly more volatility. Across 13 matches, they have 7 wins and 6 losses, again with no draws. They average 2.2 goals per match, scoring 2.6 per game at home and 1.9 away, while conceding 1.6 per match overall. With 3 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring, their profile suggests higher-variance performances: capable of big attacking outputs but occasionally shut down by opponents.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced but consistently entertaining fixture between Columbus Crew II and Atlanta United II. The head-to-head record favours Columbus slightly in overall results and goals, particularly at Historic Crew Stadium, where they remain unbeaten in this series. Atlanta, however, have proven dangerous in Georgia, taking one regular-time win and one penalty shootout success at home. Both teams’ 2026 season-to-date statistics show high scoring averages, no draws, and a clear willingness to play proactive football. Taken together, the Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II stats and historical trends suggest another open, attacking contest in Columbus, with neither side likely to settle for a point.

Columbus Crew II vs Atlanta United II H2H Statistics updated on 16 June 2026.