Atlanta United vs New York City FC

26 September 2026 · MLS · 2026 · Referee Alexis Da Silva

Full time 2 – 2

Half-time: 1–1

  • Giuliano Galoppo 10’
  • Ajani Fortune 74’
  • Matthew Edwards 5’ (og)
  • Andrés Perea 56’

Match summary

Atlanta United and New York City FC shared the points in a 2-2 draw. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Edwards's own goal put New York City FC ahead in the 5th minute and Giuliano Galoppo equalised from a corner in the 10th minute. In the second half, Andrés Perea put New York City FC back in front in the 56th minute and Ajani Fortune equalised in the 74th minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: Atlanta United created 0.95 expected goals (xG) from 7 shots, New York City FC 0.80 from 9.

Match stats

52% Possession 48%
7 Shots 9
5 Shots on target 3
4 Corners 3
92 Attacks 88
38 Dangerous attacks 43
505 Passes 467
84.0% Pass accuracy 86.9%
18 Tackles 12
14 Fouls 14
1 Yellow cards 1
2 Offsides 2

Key events

Atlanta United New York City FC
Kick-off
5’
Matthew EdwardsOwn goal0-1 (New York City FC)
Giuliano GaloppoLeft foot shot1-1 (Atlanta United)
10’
Corner
10’
23’
Nicolás FernándezShot on target
26’
Andrés PereaShot on target
Breel EmboloShot on target
29’
30’
Corner
Mauricio AmaroShot on target
40’
42’
Corner
Luke BrennanPersistent fouling
43’
44’
Corner
Half-time1-1
Second half underway
Corner
52’
Daniel ChicaTomás Jacob
55’
56’
Andrés PereaRight foot shot1-2 (New York City FC)
Corner
58’
Corner
65’
Ajani FortuneCooper Sanchez
67’
67’
Luighi HanriBénie Traoré
G. MartinoManagerArgument
68’
Ajani FortuneShot on target
70’
Ajani FortuneRight foot shot2-2 (Atlanta United)
74’
80’
Kevin O'TooleNico Cavallo
Cameron DunbarTristan Muyumba
86’
Steven AlzateGiuliano Galoppo
86’
90+5’
Raul GustavoArgument
Full-time2-2

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.95 0.80 5’ Matthew Edwards (New York City FC) own goal, 0-1 5’ 10’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), 1-1 10’ 56’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), 1-2 56’ 74’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), 2-2 74’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.95 0.80 5’ Matthew Edwards (New York City FC) own goal, 0-1 Edwards 5’ 10’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), 1-1 Galoppo 10’ 56’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), 1-2 Perea 56’ 74’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), 2-2 Fortune 74’
Atlanta United 0.95 xGNew York City FC 0.80 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 New York City FC attacking Atlanta United attacking 
10’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), from a corner, 0.65 xG, goal 56’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), open play, 0.29 xG, goal 14’ Bénie Traoré (New York City FC), open play, 0.14 xG, off target 26’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 74’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), open play, 0.15 xG, goal 53’ Nico Cavallo (New York City FC), open play, 0.07 xG, off target 29’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 10’ Enea Mihaj (Atlanta United), from a corner, 0.05 xG, off target 23’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.05 xG, saved 70’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), direct free kick, 0.04 xG, saved 29’ Breel Embolo (Atlanta United), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 33’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 9’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), set piece, 0.02 xG, off target 90+3’ Raul Gustavo (New York City FC), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 34’ Jonathan Shore (New York City FC), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 40’ Mauricio Amaro (Atlanta United), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 5’ Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United), own goal 10’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), from a corner, 0.65 xG, goal 56’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), open play, 0.29 xG, goal 74’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), open play, 0.15 xG, goal 14’ Bénie Traoré (New York City FC), open play, 0.14 xG, off target 26’ Andrés Perea (New York City FC), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 53’ Nico Cavallo (New York City FC), open play, 0.07 xG, off target 29’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 10’ Enea Mihaj (Atlanta United), from a corner, 0.05 xG, off target 23’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.05 xG, saved 70’ Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United), direct free kick, 0.04 xG, saved 29’ Breel Embolo (Atlanta United), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 33’ Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 9’ Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), set piece, 0.02 xG, off target 90+3’ Raul Gustavo (New York City FC), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 34’ Jonathan Shore (New York City FC), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 40’ Mauricio Amaro (Atlanta United), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 5’ Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United), own goal
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Atlanta United 4-3-3 Starting XI
Hoyos
Báez
Mihaj
Edwards
Jacob 55’
Galoppo 86’
Amaro
Muyumba 86’
Sanchez 67’
Embolo
Brennan
New York City FC 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
Romero
Cavallo 80’
Martins
Gustavo
Sands
Shore
Perea
Wolf
Traoré 67’
Ojeda
Fernández

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
Lucas Hoyos
90′ 2 2 39 – – – – –
Defenders5 players
Matthew Edwards
90′ – 3 1 2 1 54 2 – – –
Tomás Jacob Taken off
55′ – 1 – 1 1 28 – – 1 –
Enea Mihaj
90′ 3 – 1 6 3 74 1 – – –
Elías Báez
90′ 3 1 – 5 1 26 1 – – –
Daniel Chica Came on as a substitute
35′ – – – 2 – 40 – – – –
Midfielders8 players
Giuliano Galoppo Taken off
86′ 1 – 35 – 0.04 2 – 8 2 5 –
Mauricio Amaro
90′ – – 67 – 0.02 2 2 4 2 2 –
Tristan Muyumba Taken off
86′ – 1 48 1 0.16 3 – 5 1 – –
Luke Brennan
90′ – – 24 2 0.13 2 – 4 2 1
Cooper Sanchez Taken off
67′ – – 28 – 0.01 3 – 4 3 – –
Ajani Fortune Came on as a substitute
23′ 1 – 17 – 0.00 – – – – – –
Cameron Dunbar Came on as a substitute
10′ – – 3 – 0.00 – – – – – –
Steven Alzate Came on as a substitute
10′ – – 6 – 0.00 – – – – – –
Forwards1 player
Breel Embolo
90′ – – 1 1 0.03 0.01 – 6 3 14 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Atlanta United LDLDW
New York City FC DDLWL

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: New York City FC 4-0 Atlanta United, 12 Jun 25 Next meeting: New York City FC 2-1 Atlanta United, 28 Oct 26  All Atlanta United vs New York City FC meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.