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Charlotte — Columbus Crew, Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer
Charlotte L12 Aug · Home Pachuca · 0:1W16 Aug · Home Columbus Crew · 3:1D20 Aug · Away Toronto FC · 3:3W23 Aug · Home DC United · 3:1W30 Aug · Away Atlanta United FC · 2:0D6 Sep · Home Houston Dynamo · 0:0
3:1
Finished

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Columbus Crew L16 Aug · Away Charlotte · 1:3L20 Aug · Home Montréal Impact · 1:2L23 Aug · Away Nashville SC · 2:3L27 Aug · Away Club América · 0:2L30 Aug · Home New England Revolution · 1:3W6 Sep · Home Colorado Rapids · 3:0
Venue: Bank of America Stadium City: Charlotte

Match report

Charlotte secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Columbus Crew at Bank of America Stadium on August 15, 2026, in what proved to be a classic case of clinical finishing overcoming territorial dominance. The hosts, currently sitting fifth in the table with 36 points from 23 games, showcased their ability to be ruthless when chances arise. B. Bronico opened the scoring just one minute into the contest, catching Columbus off guard with a swift counterattack. L. Abada doubled the lead with a penalty goal in the ninth minute, before C. Adams added a third shortly after the half-hour mark. The visitors finally got on the scoreboard through P. Biel in the 73rd minute, but it was too little, too late. The statistics told a story of contrasting approaches. Columbus controlled 70% of possession and launched 121 attacks compared to Charlotte's 64, yet their 4 shots on target yielded just one goal. Charlotte, meanwhile, managed only 30% possession but hit 7 shots on target with 78% accuracy, converting their opportunities with precision. Both teams made significant changes around the hour mark. Charlotte introduced L. Giaccone, L. de la Torre, and T. Karumanchi in the 46th minute, while Columbus brought on M. Amundsen and D. Gazdag shortly after. The match saw 8 yellow cards in total — 3 for Charlotte and 5 for Columbus — with Ashley Westwood receiving the final booking in the 89th minute. The result leaves Charlotte 13 points clear of 13th-placed Columbus, who have 23 points from 23 matches. The hosts' victory extends their recent good form, coming after a mixed run that included a loss to Pachuca but also impressive wins over Atlas and Pumas UNAM.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 30 – 70
Shots on target 7 – 4
Shots off target 2 – 11
Expected goals 1.98 – 2.15

Match events

  1. 1' 1:0 Charlotte Goal B. Bronico assist: D. Schnegg
  2. 9' 2:0 Charlotte Penalty L. Abada
  3. 39' 2:0 Charlotte Yellow card David Schnegg
  4. 41' 2:1 Columbus Crew Goal C. Adams
  5. 46' 2:1 Columbus Crew Substitution L. Giaccone off: S. Moreira
  6. 46' 2:1 Columbus Crew Substitution C. Adams off: B. Mendez
  7. 46' 2:1 Columbus Crew Substitution T. Karumanchi off: A. Gomes
  8. 46' 2:1 Charlotte Substitution L. de la Torre off: A. Saint-Maximin
  9. 56' 2:1 Charlotte Substitution N. Byrne off: W. Cleary
  10. 56' 2:1 Charlotte Substitution I. Toklomati off: A. Goodwin
  11. 57' 2:1 Charlotte Yellow card D. Smith
  12. 60' 2:1 Charlotte Yellow card Henry Kessler
  13. 61' 2:1 Charlotte Yellow card
  14. 70' 2:1 Charlotte Substitution L. Abada off: R. Aloko
  15. 71' 2:1 Columbus Crew Substitution M. Amundsen off: A. Herrera
  16. 71' 2:1 Columbus Crew Substitution D. Gazdag off: J. Martinez
  17. 71' 2:1 Charlotte Substitution L. Abada off: R. Aloko
  18. 73' 3:1 Charlotte Goal P. Biel assist: R. Aloko
  19. 87' 3:1 Charlotte Substitution P. Biel off: T. Smalls
  20. 89' 3:1 Charlotte Yellow card Ashley Westwood

Statistics

30 Possession, % 70
7 Shots on target 4
2 Shots off target 11
1.98 Expected goals 2.15
5 Big chances 1
64 Attacks 121
1 Corners 13
9 Fouls 9
9 Free kicks 7
2 Offsides 0
3 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
17 Goal kicks 6
11 Throw-ins 15
All statistics
9 Aerial duels 9
41 Backward passes 107
0 Blocked shots 11
25 Clearances 9
7 Crosses 25
12 Dribbles 15
1.19 Expected assists 2.20
52 Failed passes 57
3 Goalkeeper saves 3
9 Interceptions 8
7 Key passes 19
51 Long passes 26
58 Passes into the final third 232
138 Passes in the opposition half 448
183 Passes in own half 301
0.78 Shot accuracy 0.15
2 Shots from outside the box 9
7 Shots inside the box 17
3 Aerial duels won 6
1 Successful crosses 3
7 Successful dribbles 8
26 Successful long passes 19
12 Successful tackles 6
262 Successful passes 667
17 Tackles 12
314 Total passes 724

Recent form

Charlotte

L12 Aug · Home Pachuca · 0:1W16 Aug · Home Columbus Crew · 3:1D20 Aug · Away Toronto FC · 3:3W23 Aug · Home DC United · 3:1W30 Aug · Away Atlanta United FC · 2:0D6 Sep · Home Houston Dynamo · 0:0

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Columbus Crew

L16 Aug · Away Charlotte · 1:3L20 Aug · Home Montréal Impact · 1:2L23 Aug · Away Nashville SC · 2:3L27 Aug · Away Club América · 0:2L30 Aug · Home New England Revolution · 1:3W6 Sep · Home Colorado Rapids · 3:0

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