Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Carolina Core host Huntsville City at Truist Point on 28 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 UTC, with the Central Division and Eastern Conference standings adding extra weight to this fixture. Carolina Core enter the match with 14 points from 16 games and a goal difference of -9, while Huntsville City have 19 points from 14 matches and a goal difference of -5, underlining a tight mid-table battle.

In the Central Division, Carolina Core sit 7th with a 4-0-12 overall record, whereas Huntsville City are 6th with 6-0-8. Across the Eastern Conference, Carolina Core are 14th and Huntsville City 13th, both trying to climb the table and stabilize inconsistent form. With that context, this Carolina Core vs Huntsville City stats preview sets the scene for a matchup where both sides are desperate for points and momentum.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a developing MLS Next Pro rivalry with Huntsville City holding the clear upper hand so far.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Carolina Core wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Huntsville City wins: 3

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Timeline & Historical Context

The Carolina Core vs Huntsville City timeline in MLS Next Pro is compact but already revealing. The earliest meeting on record came on 29 September 2024 in the MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 40 at Truist Point Stadium in High Point, North Carolina. On that occasion, Carolina Core, playing at home, defeated Huntsville City 2-0, having led 1-0 at half-time. That result established an early home advantage for Carolina in this matchup.

The dynamic shifted in 2025. On 10 May 2025, the sides met again in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 11 at Truist Point, with Carolina Core again at home. The match finished 0-0 after regular time, with a half-time score of 0-0, before Huntsville City prevailed 3-2 on penalties. Statistically, this fixture counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but the shootout success gave Huntsville a psychological breakthrough away from home.

From August 2025 onwards, Huntsville City began to dominate at Joe W. Davis Stadium. On 10 August 2025 in Regular Season - 29, Huntsville City beat Carolina Core 3-2, having surged to a 3-0 half-time lead before Carolina responded after the break. That was followed by another home win on 5 October 2025 in Regular Season - 39, where Huntsville again defeated Carolina 3-0, controlling the game from a 2-0 half-time advantage. The most recent meeting came on 8 May 2026 in the MLS Next Pro Group Stage, again at Joe W. Davis Stadium, where Huntsville City recorded a 3-0 victory after leading 1-0 at half-time. This sequence underlines how the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City timeline has evolved from early Carolina home success to sustained Huntsville superiority, especially in Alabama.

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers underline Huntsville City’s stronger record, particularly in front of their own fans, while also highlighting a clear goals edge.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Carolina Core 4 - 11 Huntsville City
• Average Goals per Match: Carolina Core 0.80 vs Huntsville City 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Carolina Core's stadium: 2 matches played here — Carolina Core won 1 (as home side), Huntsville City won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Huntsville City's stadium: 3 matches played here — Huntsville City won 3 (as home side), Carolina Core won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 08 May 2026: Huntsville City 3-0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 05 October 2025: Huntsville City 3-0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 2-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 39
• 10 August 2025: Huntsville City 3-2 Carolina Core (Half-time: 3-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29
• 10 May 2025: Carolina Core 0-0 Huntsville City (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 11 (Huntsville City won 3-2 on penalties)
• 29 September 2024: Carolina Core 2-0 Huntsville City (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 40

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Carolina Core Matches Results and Stats

For Carolina Core, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign has been challenging season to date. They have played 16 matches, winning 4 and losing 12 with no draws, and conceding significantly more than they score. Overall, they have 21 goals for and 32 against, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game. At home, Carolina are slightly stronger, with 3 wins from 7, 12 goals scored and 12 conceded, suggesting they are more competitive at Truist Point than their overall record implies.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 12 (season to date)

Last 5 Huntsville City Matches Results and Stats

Huntsville City’s season to date profile shows more attacking potency but also defensive vulnerability. Across 14 MLS Next Pro matches, they have 6 wins and 8 defeats, with no draws. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 34, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match. Away from home, Huntsville have 3 wins and 4 losses from 7 games, with 13 goals for and 20 against, underlining their willingness to play open, high-scoring football even on the road.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 6, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Huntsville City as the more productive side in this matchup, leading the head-to-head 3 wins to 1 with 1 draw and an 11-4 aggregate goals advantage. The venue split is crucial: Carolina Core have been competitive at home in this series, with one win and one draw (including a penalty shootout loss), while Huntsville City have been dominant at Joe W. Davis Stadium with three straight victories and a series of multi-goal wins. Current season statistics suggest Carolina rely on home comfort to offset defensive frailties, whereas Huntsville combine a strong attack with a leaky back line, particularly away. Taken together, the Carolina Core vs Huntsville City stats indicate a fixture that could again produce goals, with Huntsville’s historical edge balanced by Carolina’s relative resilience at Truist Point.

Carolina Core vs Huntsville City H2H Statistics updated on 23 June 2026.