Match Report
In the standings it was Columbus Crew 15th on 20 points, Atlanta United 13th on 21 — separated by 1. Recent form told a different story for Columbus Crew: only 28th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 15th. In league terms the two rates read 1.41/1.77 for Columbus Crew and 1.14/1.73 for Atlanta United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 7 Columbus Crew wins, 3 for Atlanta United, 0 draws, at 4.3 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 70% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 70%.
The match was played at Historic Crew Stadium (capacity 20,371). Columbus Crew led 2-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 2-0.
Goal scorers
Columbus Crew: Sekou Tidiany Bangoura (24'), Diego Rossi (45')
Key stats
Possession: Columbus Crew 58% · Atlanta United 42% · Total shots: 10-16 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 2-3