Match Report
Birmingham Legion, 12th on 27 points, faced an 18-point deficit to North Carolina FC (3rd, 45). Recent form told a different story for North Carolina FC: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.67 for Birmingham Legion and 1.33/1.3 for North Carolina FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Birmingham Legion had not won in 9 games.
The match was played at BBVA Compass Field (capacity 5,000). On the scoreboard, North Carolina FC led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Birmingham Legion: Stephen Turnbull (90') · North Carolina FC: Jahlane Forbes (32')
Key stats
Possession: Birmingham Legion 57% · North Carolina FC 43% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-1