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Ventura County vs The Town Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Ventura County host The Town at Dignity Health Sports Park in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash scheduled for 25 July 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC. Both sides are competing in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season, with Ventura County currently pushing from near the top of the Pacific Division and Eastern Conference group tables, while The Town are also firmly in the playoff picture. This fixture adds another chapter to a developing rivalry in the Western landscape of MLS Next Pro.

The standings underline the stakes: Ventura County sit on 32 points from 19 matches with a positive goal difference, while The Town have 28 points from 17 games and an even stronger goal differential. With both teams in positions linked to promotion and 1/8-finals playoff contention, this match could have a direct impact on seeding. For anyone tracking Ventura County vs The Town stats, this encounter brings together two of the more attack-minded sides in the division at a crucial phase of the group campaign.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for The Town in the Ventura County vs The Town head-to-head so far.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Ventura County wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • The Town wins: 4

Ventura County vs The Town Timeline & Historical Context

The Ventura County vs The Town timeline in MLS Next Pro is compact but already revealing. All five recorded meetings have come in league competition, spanning the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons. Across these games, The Town have consistently found ways to impose themselves, both home and away, while Ventura County have struggled to turn performances into results.

The earliest match in this sequence was on 29 July 2024 in the 2024 MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 27. Played at William Rolland Stadium in Thousand Oaks, California, Ventura County hosted but fell 0-4 to The Town (half-time 0-1). That emphatic away victory set the tone for the rivalry. On 30 June 2025, the sides met again in the 2025 MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 21 at PayPal Park, with The Town at home. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes (half-time 0-0), but The Town prevailed 4-3 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the core head-to-head record but underlines The Town’s ability to edge tight contests.

The 2025 season then produced two more decisive results. On 16 August 2025 in Regular Season - 30 at PayPal Park, The Town defeated Ventura County 4-1 (half-time 3-0), confirming their dominance at home. That was followed by another comprehensive away success on 22 September 2025 in Regular Season - 37 at Dignity Health Sports Park, where Ventura County again hosted but lost 0-4 (half-time 0-2). Most recently, on 2 May 2026 in the Group Stage at Dignity Health Sports Park, Ventura County showed some improvement but still went down 1-3 to The Town (half-time 0-3). Overall, the Ventura County vs The Town timeline highlights a pattern of The Town controlling both scorelines and margins across multiple venues and seasons.

Ventura County vs The Town Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers reinforce how one-sided this matchup has been, especially in front of goal.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Ventura County 3 - 16 The Town
  • Average Goals per Match: Ventura County 0.60 vs The Town 3.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Ventura County's stadium: 3 matches played here — Ventura County won 0 (as home side), The Town won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At The Town's stadium: 2 matches played here — The Town won 1 (as home side), Ventura County won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Ventura County vs The Town Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ventura County vs The Town last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 2 May 2026: Ventura County 1-3 The Town (Half-time: 0-3) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
  • 22 September 2025: Ventura County 0-4 The Town (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37
  • 16 August 2025: The Town 4-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 3-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 30
  • 30 June 2025: The Town 1-1 Ventura County (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 21 (The Town won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 29 July 2024: Ventura County 0-4 The Town (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 27

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ventura County Matches Results and Stats

Ventura County’s 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign has been high on volatility and goals. Season to date, they have played 19 matches, winning 11 and losing 8 without a single draw, which mirrors the aggressive, risk-taking profile seen in their fixtures. Offensively they average 1.9 goals per game overall, rising to 2.1 at home, but they also concede 1.5 per match, suggesting open, end-to-end contests. At Dignity Health Sports Park they have 6 wins and 4 defeats from 10 games, with 21 goals scored and 15 conceded, while their form guide shows alternating wins and losses, indicating inconsistency despite strong attacking output.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 The Town Matches Results and Stats

The Town enter this fixture with an efficient record and one of the more potent attacks in the league. Season to date, they have 9 wins and 8 losses from 17 matches, also with no draws, reflecting a similarly decisive pattern in results. They average 2.2 goals scored per match, with an impressive 2.5 at home and 2.0 away, while conceding 1.3 per game overall. On their travels, The Town have 4 wins and 5 defeats from 9 away fixtures, scoring 18 and conceding 16, numbers that confirm they are dangerous going forward but can be exposed defensively. Their form line of LLWWL shows a mix of short winning bursts and setbacks, but the attacking metrics remain consistently strong.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Ventura County vs The Town stats, the historical head-to-head picture is overwhelmingly in The Town’s favor. They lead the series with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 meetings, outscoring Ventura County 16-3 and winning all three matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Town’s attack has repeatedly found ways to break through, while Ventura County have yet to claim a single victory in this matchup. Season-to-date numbers show both teams prefer high-tempo, decisive games with no draws and strong scoring rates, suggesting another open contest. History points to The Town having the psychological and statistical edge, but Ventura County’s solid home scoring record and current top-end position in the standings ensure this Group Stage encounter has the potential to be far more competitive than previous scorelines.

Ventura County vs The Town H2H Statistics updated on 20 July 2026.