New England II vs New York City II Stats: Head-to-Head Record
New England II host New York City II at Gillette Stadium on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the MLS Next Pro Group Stage. Both sides are firmly in the playoff conversation, adding extra weight to this fixture beyond the usual developmental focus of the competition. In the Northeast Division standings, New England II sit on 32 points with a positive goal difference, while New York City II are close behind on 28 points, underlining how tight the battle is near the top.
The stakes are clear: New England II are pushing to consolidate a strong home record and maintain their promotion playoff trajectory, while New York City II are looking to close the gap and strengthen their own Eastern Conference playoff position. For anyone studying New England II vs New York City II stats, this matchup offers a compelling blend of historical edge for the hosts and attacking firepower from the visitors.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a clear advantage for New England II across their MLS Next Pro meetings so far.
- 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 begins with their earliest listed clash on 26 May 2024 in the Regular Season - 14 round. Played at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium in Hooksett, New Hampshire, that match finished 3-3 after extra time, with New England II eventually prevailing 4-3 on penalties. As a league result, it goes down as a draw, but the shootout success gave New England II an early psychological edge in this matchup.
Their next encounter came on 26 April 2025 at Gillette Stadium in Regular Season - 9. New England II again made home advantage count, winning 2-1 after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. That result confirmed a growing pattern of tight but decisive home performances for New England II against this opponent. The rivalry then shifted to Belson Stadium on 31 May 2025 in Regular Season - 15, where New England II recorded a 1-0 away victory after a goalless first half, underlining their ability to manage games on the road as well.
On 18 September 2025, still at Belson Stadium and in Regular Season - 37, New England II once more took control early, leading 2-0 at half-time and ultimately winning 3-1 away. That result reinforced their dominance in this fixture, particularly in terms of defensive control and efficient finishing. The most recent meeting on record came on 10 May 2026 back at Gillette Stadium in the Group Stage. New York City II led 1-0 at half-time, but New England II produced a strong second-half response to win 3-2. Across this New England II vs New York City II timeline, the pattern is consistent: New England II have repeatedly found ways to turn tight contests in their favor.
New England II vs New York City II Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline New England II’s superiority but also highlight how competitive the matches have been on the scoreboard.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: New England II 12 - 7 New York City II
- Average Goals per Match: New England II 2.40 vs New York City II 1.40
Venue Split Performance:
- At Gillette 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 form line in MLS Next Pro season to date is strong but volatile. Across 17 matches, they have 11 wins and 6 losses with no draws, reflecting a high-risk, high-reward profile. At home, they have played 11 times, winning 7 and losing 4, with 15 goals scored and 15 conceded. Overall, New England II average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded, with a notable tendency to score late — a significant share of their goals arrive from the 76th minute onwards. They have kept 5 clean sheets in total and failed to score only twice, suggesting consistent attacking output even when results do not always go their way.
- 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’s season to date profile is similarly aggressive but slightly less consistent. Over 16 matches, they have 9 wins and 7 losses with no draws, highlighting a team that also plays to win rather than settle. Their home and away records are balanced: 5 wins and 3 losses at home, 4 wins and 4 losses away, with 14 goals scored both home and away. They average 1.8 goals scored per match and 1.6 conceded, indicating a more open style than New England II, with matches tending toward higher scorelines. New York City II have kept 3 clean sheets and failed to score in 3 games, underlining both their attacking potential and occasional inconsistency in the final third.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
History points strongly toward New England II in this fixture: four wins and one draw (with a penalty shootout success) from five meetings, plus a 12-7 aggregate goal advantage, underline their control of the head-to-head. The venue split is even more emphatic, with New England II perfect at Gillette Stadium and also flawless on the road against New York City II. At the same time, season-to-date stats suggest a potentially open, attacking contest: both sides avoid draws, both score regularly, and both concede at more than a goal per game. Taken together, the New England II vs New York City II stats indicate a slight historical and home edge for New England II, but the attacking output of New York City II ensures this Group Stage clash should be highly competitive and tactically demanding for both teams.
New England II vs New York City II H2H Statistics updated on 18 July 2026.
