Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Portland Thorns W host Houston Dash W at Providence Park on 27 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 00:45 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The home side arrive in strong shape in the 2026 season, sitting 5th in the standings with 42 points, a positive goal difference of +8 and a clear push towards the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. This fixture adds extra weight to the playoff race and makes Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

Houston Dash W travel to Oregon from 12th place with 29 points and a goal difference of -4, needing points to climb away from the bottom of the table. Portland’s excellent home record (7 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss in 12 home matches) contrasts sharply with Houston’s away struggles (3 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses in 13 away games). In this context, and with bookmakers strongly favoring the hosts, the historical Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats provide an additional layer of insight into how this Group Stage clash might unfold at Providence Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Portland Thorns W in this matchup.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Portland Thorns W wins: 4
• Draws: 0
• Houston Dash W wins: 1

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Timeline & Historical Context

The Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W timeline in NWSL Women competition is built entirely on Regular Season encounters, with five documented meetings between May 2023 and November 2025. Across this period, Portland have generally dictated the matchup, both home and away, while Houston’s single success has come on their own turf.

The earliest match in the current dataset came on 13 May 2023 in Regular Season - 5 at Shell Energy Stadium, where Houston Dash W hosted Portland Thorns W and edged a tight contest 2-1 (half-time 0-1). That home win for Houston stands out as their only victory in the series. The balance shifted firmly towards Portland in 2024. On 21 April 2024 at Providence Park in Regular Season - 4, Portland Thorns W defeated Houston Dash W 4-1 (half-time 2-0), asserting clear superiority on home soil. Less than a month later, on 18 May 2024 in Regular Season - 8 at Shell Energy Stadium, Portland again prevailed away from home, winning 2-0 (half-time 0-0).

The trend continued into the 2025 campaign. On 17 May 2025 in Regular Season - 9 at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston Dash W were beaten 4-1 by Portland Thorns W (half-time 0-3), underlining Portland’s capacity to score heavily in Texas. The most recent meeting in the record came on 2 November 2025 at Providence Park in Regular Season - 19, where Portland Thorns W recorded a controlled 2-0 home victory over Houston Dash W (half-time 2-0). Taken together, this Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W timeline underlines a rivalry that has tilted strongly towards the Thorns since 2024, with Portland winning four consecutive matches after Houston’s 2023 success.

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats highlight Portland’s dominance in both results and scoring output.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 13 - 4 Houston Dash W
• Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 2.60 vs Houston Dash W 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Providence Park: 2 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 2 (as home side), Houston Dash W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Shell Energy Stadium: 3 matches played here — Houston Dash W won 1 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 02 November 2025: Portland Thorns W 2-0 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
• 17 May 2025: Houston Dash W 1-4 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 9
• 18 May 2024: Houston Dash W 0-2 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
• 21 April 2024: Portland Thorns W 4-1 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4
• 13 May 2023: Houston Dash W 2-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 5

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats

For Portland Thorns W, only season to date statistics are available, but they still paint a picture of a strong and balanced side. Across 25 league matches, Portland have 12 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses, with 42 goals scored and 34 conceded. At Providence Park, they have been particularly reliable: 7 wins, 4 draws and just 1 defeat, scoring 21 and allowing only 8. Offensively, they average 1.7 goals per match overall and 1.8 at home, while conceding just 0.7 per home game. Defensively solid with 9 clean sheets in total and only 2 matches all season without scoring, Portland enter this fixture with clear momentum and a strong underlying statistical profile.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)

Last 5 Houston Dash W Matches Results and Stats

Houston Dash W’s season to date form is more volatile. Over 25 matches, they have 8 wins, 5 draws and 12 losses, with 31 goals scored and 35 conceded. Away from home, their record is challenging: 3 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats in 13 away fixtures, scoring 12 and conceding 21. Their attack averages 1.2 goals per match overall and only 0.9 away, while they concede 1.4 goals per match, with the defensive numbers worsening on the road. Houston have kept 5 clean sheets in total but have failed to score in 9 matches, including 5 times away, underlining inconsistency in attack when travelling.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 5, Lose 12 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across both historical head-to-head numbers and current-season performance, the indicators lean towards Portland Thorns W. The Thorns hold a 4-1 advantage in the direct series, with a commanding 13-4 aggregate goal difference and four consecutive wins since May 2023. They have been especially strong at Providence Park, winning both home meetings with Houston Dash W by multi-goal margins and allowing just one goal. Season to date, Portland combine a top-five league position, strong home record and reliable attack with a tight home defense. Houston Dash W, by contrast, sit lower in the table, struggle away from home and have a less efficient attack on the road. While football remains unpredictable, the combined weight of the Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats, timeline and season form suggests that the hosts hold a clear statistical edge going into this NWSL Women Group Stage clash.

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W H2H Statistics updated on 22 September 2026.