Match Report
20 points separated the sides: New England 2nd on 46, Atlanta United 14th on 26. The last five rounds placed Atlanta United no better than 18th for form, against 14th in the standings. Per game in the league, New England were scoring 1.73 and conceding 1.27, Atlanta United 1.15 and 1.65, against a competition average of 1.6 goals per team per game.
Atlanta United's winless run stood at 6.
Across 6 recorded meetings, New England have 4 wins to Atlanta United's 2, with 0 draws, at 2.67 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 67% of the meetings.
Boston Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 66,829. Half-time and full-time told different stories: New England led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
New England: Carles Gil (11'), Dor Turgeman (36'), Peyton Miller (56'), Brooklyn Raines (67') · Atlanta United: Miguel Almirón (85')
Key stats
Possession: New England 46% · Atlanta United 54% · Total shots: 11-17 · On target: 7-6 · Corners: 4-6