New England II vs New York City II Stats: Head-to-head Overview

New England II host New York City II at Gillette Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the Eastern Conference play-off picture, adding extra weight to this fixture in the Northeast Division. With New England II currently pushing from the upper reaches of the standings and New York City II close behind, the points on offer could prove decisive later in the 2026 season.

The standings underline how finely balanced this contest is. New England II sit on 32 points from 17 matches with 11 wins and no draws, while New York City II have 28 points from 16 matches and also no draws. In this context, New England II vs New York City II stats and historical trends become particularly relevant, as both teams look for any marginal edge in a tight MLS Next Pro race.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but New England II–favoured head-to-head between these MLS Next Pro sides.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New England II wins: 4
• Draws: 1
• New York City II wins: 0

New England II vs New York City II Timeline & Historical Context

The New England II vs New York City II timeline in MLS Next Pro is short but already rich in high-scoring and closely fought encounters. Every recorded match has come in league competition, and the pattern is clear: New England II have consistently found ways to come out on top, even when matches have been finely poised.

The earliest meeting in the record came on 26 May 2024 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14 at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium in Hooksett, New Hampshire. New England II and New York City II produced a 3-3 draw after extra time, with the score 1-2 at half-time and 3-3 at full-time. New England II then edged the contest 4-3 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes this counts as a draw, but it set the tone for a rivalry defined by attacking football and narrow margins.

In the 2025 season, the sides met three times in the Regular Season. On 26 April 2025 at Gillette Stadium (Regular Season - 9), New England II beat New York City II 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time. On 31 May 2025 at Belson Stadium (Regular Season - 15), New England II claimed a 1-0 away win after a goalless first half. Later that year, on 18 September 2025 again at Belson Stadium (Regular Season - 37), New England II triumphed 3-1 away, building on a 2-0 half-time lead. Most recently, on 10 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage at Gillette Stadium, New England II edged a 3-2 home win after trailing 0-1 at half-time. Across this New England II vs New York City II timeline, New England II have repeatedly shown the ability to respond within games and turn deficits into victories.

New England II vs New York City II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline New England II’s upper hand while also highlighting how open and attacking these fixtures tend to be.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New England II 12 - 9 New York City II
• Average Goals per Match: New England II 2.40 vs New York City II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At New England II's stadium: 3 matches played here — New England II won 3 (as home side), New York City II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At New York City II's stadium: 2 matches played here — New York City II won 0 (as home side), New England II won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

New England II vs New York City II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the New England II vs New York City II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 10 May 2026: New England II 3-2 New York City II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 18 September 2025: New York City II 1-3 New England II (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37
• 31 May 2025: New York City II 0-1 New England II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15
• 26 April 2025: New England II 2-1 New York City II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 9
• 26 May 2024: New England II 3-3 New York City II (Half-time: 1-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14 (New England II won 4-3 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 New England II Matches Results and Stats

For New England II, the 2026 campaign has been defined by a high-risk, high-reward approach. Season to date, they have 11 wins and 6 losses from 17 matches, with no draws, reflecting a side that plays to win. They average 1.5 goals scored per match and 1.3 conceded, with home and away attacking output identical at 1.5 goals per game. Defensively, they concede 1.5 per match at home and 1.0 away, and they have kept 5 clean sheets while failing to score only twice. Their form line of “LOLWLW” in the standings indicates some inconsistency, but also a capacity to respond quickly to defeats.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Last 5 New York City II Matches Results and Stats

New York City II bring an aggressive, attack-minded profile into this fixture. Season to date, they have 9 wins and 7 losses from 16 matches, again with no draws. They average 1.8 goals scored per game both home and away, higher than New England II’s output, but also concede 1.6 per match overall. At home they allow 1.9 goals per game, tightening slightly to 1.3 away. With 3 clean sheets and only 3 matches without scoring, they are consistently dangerous in the final third. Their form string of “WWLOWW” highlights a strong recent run, suggesting they arrive in good shape despite the negative historical H2H.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, New England II have dominated this matchup, leading the head-to-head 4 wins to 0 with 1 draw (counting the penalty shootout fixture as a draw) and a 12-9 goal advantage over 5 matches. They have been perfect at home and highly effective away, while the New England II vs New York City II stats also show consistently high scoring, with both teams averaging well over a goal per game in the series. However, season-to-date form points to a more finely balanced contest: New England II hold a slight edge in points and home record, but New York City II boast the stronger attacking average and arrive on an impressive “WWLOWW” run. Overall, the trends lean marginally towards New England II, especially at Gillette Stadium, yet the offensive profile of New York City II suggests another open, competitive MLS Next Pro encounter is likely.

New England II vs New York City II H2H Statistics updated on 18 July 2026.