Ventura County vs The Town Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before July 2026 Match

Ventura County host The Town at Dignity Health Sports Park on 25 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. Both sides are firmly in the playoff picture, and this fixture could have a direct impact on positioning within the Pacific Division and the wider Eastern Conference playoff race.

The standings underline the stakes: Ventura County sit on 32 points from 19 matches with a positive goal difference of +7, while The Town have 28 points from 17 games and an even stronger goal difference of +17. With both clubs tracking toward the MLS Next Pro Play Offs (1/8-finals) zone, this match carries significant weight, and analysts looking at Ventura County vs The Town stats will see a clash between one of the league’s sharper attacks and a home side that rarely draws and tends to play decisive, high-impact games.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear advantage for The Town in this matchup 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 short but already tilted in favor of The Town. All five recorded meetings have come in league play, and The Town have consistently found ways to control the scoreboard, whether at home or away. Every fixture in the record has produced at least two goals, emphasizing an open, attacking pattern whenever these sides meet.

The most recent encounter on 2 May 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Group Stage ended Ventura County 1–3 The Town (half-time 0–3). The Town did their damage early, building a three-goal lead by the break and seeing out the contest despite Ventura County pulling one back in the second half. That result followed another dominant away performance on 22 September 2025, also at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Regular Season - 37 round, where The Town won 4–0 (half-time 2–0), demonstrating their ability to control Ventura County on their own pitch.

Home advantage has not shifted the balance when the venue flips either. On 16 August 2025 at PayPal Park in Regular Season - 30, The Town defeated Ventura County 4–1 (half-time 3–0), again racing into a commanding lead before the interval. The only match that finished level in regulation came on 30 June 2025 at PayPal Park in Regular Season - 21, where The Town 1–1 Ventura County (half-time 0–0). That fixture went to penalties, with The Town prevailing 4–3 in the shootout, so historically it still counts as a draw in the 90 minutes but underlines The Town’s knack for finding a way through in decisive moments. The earliest meeting in this sequence, on 29 July 2024 at William Rolland Stadium in Regular Season - 27, finished Ventura County 0–4 The Town (half-time 0–1), setting the tone for a rivalry that has been one-sided on the scoreboard so far.

Ventura County vs The Town Head to Head Overall Breakdown

Across all documented MLS Next Pro clashes between these sides, The Town have been markedly more efficient in both boxes, converting chances at a higher rate while limiting Ventura County’s output.

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 Dignity Health Sports Park: 3 matches played here — Ventura County won 0 (as home side), The Town won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
At PayPal Park: 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

For Ventura County, season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 points to a high-variance, attack-minded side. They have played 19 league matches, winning 11 and losing 8 without a single draw, and their form line of WLWLOW reflects that volatility. Offensively, they average 1.9 goals per game overall, with 2.1 at home, and have scored 37 times while conceding 29. Only once have they failed to score, and they have collected 5 clean sheets, suggesting that when they get their defensive structure right, they can shut teams down, but they are also prone to open contests.

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

Last 5 The Town Matches Results and Stats

The Town’s season to date offers a slightly different profile: 9 wins and 8 losses from 17 matches, again with no draws, and a form pattern of LLWWL. They are one of the more explosive attacks in the competition, scoring 38 goals at an average of 2.2 per match, including 2.0 away from home. Defensively, they concede 1.3 per game overall and 1.8 on the road, which indicates that their away fixtures often open up. With only 2 clean sheets and 4 matches where they have failed to score, The Town tend to be involved in games where both sides create chances, particularly away from PayPal Park.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current-season metrics present a clear statistical narrative. Historically, The Town have dominated this matchup, winning 4 of 5 meetings and outscoring Ventura County 16–3, including three straight away victories at Dignity Health Sports Park. The average goals per match — 3.20 for The Town and 0.60 for Ventura County — underline how one-sided the scoreboard has been. However, Ventura County’s strong 2026 home scoring rate and their position near the top of the Pacific Division suggest they are better equipped now to challenge that pattern. The Town arrive with one of the league’s most potent attacks and a positive overall goal difference, but a more vulnerable away defense. From a statistical standpoint, trends lean toward another high-scoring contest where The Town’s attacking edge and historical superiority are significant factors, yet Ventura County’s improved form and home goal output keep the matchup competitive heading into this Group Stage clash.

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