San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Stats: Head-to-Head Record

San Diego Wave W host North Carolina Courage W at Snapdragon Stadium on 12 September 2026 in the NWSL Women 2026 Group Stage, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the play-off picture, adding extra weight to this group-stage clash and making San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

In the current NWSL Women standings, both teams are level on 39 points from 23 matches. North Carolina Courage W sit 3rd with a superior goal difference of +13, while San Diego Wave W are 5th with +6. Each has 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats, underlining how fine the margins are. With both clubs tracking towards the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals, this fixture could have direct implications for seeding and momentum heading into the knockout phase.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested matchup between San Diego Wave W and North Carolina Courage W in NWSL Women action.

• Previous meetings: 5
• San Diego Wave W wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• North Carolina Courage W wins: 2

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Timeline & Historical Context

The San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W timeline in NWSL Women competition is compact but revealing. All five recorded meetings have come in the regular season, providing a clear like-for-like comparison in league conditions. The rivalry has already produced high-scoring contests, tactical battles and a clear home/away dynamic that could influence the upcoming match at Snapdragon Stadium.

The earliest fixture in the record took place on 7 October 2023 in the NWSL Women 2023 Regular Season - 14 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. North Carolina Courage W hosted that day, and the match finished North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W after a goalless first half and full time. That cagey draw set the tone for a matchup where both sides have shown the ability to neutralise each other as well as to open up games.

The rivalry accelerated in 2024. On 9 September 2024 in Regular Season - 15, San Diego Wave W played at Snapdragon Stadium and were beaten 1-4 by North Carolina Courage W, despite leading 1-3 at half-time from the away side’s perspective. Later, on 5 October 2024 in Regular Season - 17 at WakeMed Soccer Park, North Carolina Courage W again took advantage of home conditions, winning 2-1 after a 2-0 half-time lead. These back-to-back Courage victories highlighted their attacking edge and ability to start strongly.

In 2025 the balance began to shift. On 26 May 2025 in Regular Season - 10, San Diego Wave W hosted at Snapdragon Stadium and produced a dominant 5-2 win over North Carolina Courage W, having led 2-1 at half-time. Then, on 2 August 2025 in Regular Season - 14 at WakeMed Soccer Park, the sides played out another 0-0 draw, with both halves ending goalless. Across this short history, the pattern is clear: either tight, low-scoring stalemates or open, high-scoring encounters, with venue often shaping the outcome.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats underline how evenly matched these sides have been, with a slight historical edge in goals for North Carolina Courage W.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: San Diego Wave W 7 - 8 North Carolina Courage W
• Average Goals per Match: San Diego Wave W 1.40 vs North Carolina Courage W 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Snapdragon Stadium: 2 matches played here — San Diego Wave W won 1 (as home side), North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At WakeMed Soccer Park: 3 matches played here — North Carolina Courage W won 1 (as home side), San Diego Wave W won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 2 August 2025: North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women 2025 Regular Season - 14
• 26 May 2025: San Diego Wave W 5-2 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 2-1) – NWSL Women 2025 Regular Season - 10
• 5 October 2024: North Carolina Courage W 2-1 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women 2024 Regular Season - 17
• 9 September 2024: San Diego Wave W 1-4 North Carolina Courage W (Half-time: 1-3) – NWSL Women 2024 Regular Season - 15
• 7 October 2023: North Carolina Courage W 0-0 San Diego Wave W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women 2023 Regular Season - 14

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 San Diego Wave W Matches Results and Stats

For San Diego Wave W, the most complete picture comes from their NWSL Women 2026 season to date. Across 23 league matches, they have 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses, scoring 32 and conceding 26. At Snapdragon Stadium, they have 6 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats from 12 games, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded. Offensively, they average 1.4 goals per match both home and away, and they tend to grow into games, with a notable concentration of goals between minutes 46-60 and 76-90. Defensively, they are generally solid, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per match, though they can be vulnerable in the 16-30 and 31-45 minute windows.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8

Last 5 North Carolina Courage W Matches Results and Stats

North Carolina Courage W mirror San Diego’s overall record in 2026, with 12 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses from 23 matches, but with a more explosive attack and a slightly leakier defence. They have scored 46 goals and conceded 33, averaging 2.0 goals per match. Away from home, they have been strong: 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in 11 away fixtures, with 21 goals scored and 14 conceded, for an attacking average of 1.9 goals on the road. Their scoring is well distributed across the match, with a particular surge in the final quarter-hour (76-90), while defensively they are most exposed in the 31-45 and 76-90 minute ranges.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 12, Draw 3, Lose 8

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced contest. The head-to-head record is close, with North Carolina Courage W holding a narrow advantage in wins (2 to 1) and goals (8 to 7), while two matches have ended level. The venue split suggests a slight home boost for San Diego Wave W at Snapdragon Stadium, where each side has one win, but North Carolina Courage W have been difficult to beat at WakeMed Soccer Park, remaining unbeaten there against San Diego with one win and two draws. Season-to-date form indicates parity in results but a stylistic contrast: San Diego Wave W combine a more controlled attack with a relatively tight defence, while North Carolina Courage W bring higher scoring power and greater volatility at both ends. Taken together, these San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W stats suggest a matchup where small details in both penalty areas are likely to decide a game that could have significant implications for NWSL Women play-off positioning.

San Diego Wave W vs North Carolina Courage W H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.