Saturday , 17 October 2026

D.C. United SC vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
D.C. United SC
1 – 2
Full Time
Charlotte FC
Sat 19 Sep 2026 · 23:30 UTC Audi Field HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 22' Ashley Westwood
Lucas Bartlett 47' 1–1
1–2 71' Allan Saint-Maximin
Peglow 3' Y
Y 47' David Schnegg
Andre Dozzell 57' Y
Y 82' Ashley Westwood

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs Charlotte FC — MLS at Audi Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 29 66
2 Internacional CF Miami 29 52
3 New England Revolution 29 49
4 Chicago Fire FC 29 48
5 Charlotte FC 29 46
6 Philadelphia Union 29 45
7 Orlando City SC 29 38
8 FC Cincinnati 28 36
9 New York Red Bulls 29 36
10 New York City FC 29 33
11 Toronto FC 29 33
12 D.C. United SC 28 33
13 Columbus Crew SC 29 32
14 Atlanta United FC 29 30
15 Montreal Impact FC 29 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 29 52
17 St. Louis City 29 51
18 FC Dallas 29 50
19 San Jose Earthquakes 29 47
20 Houston Dynamo 29 46
21 Los Angeles FC 30 45
22 Seattle Sounders FC 29 41
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 30 39
24 Colorado Rapids SC 29 38
25 San Diego FC 29 33
26 Portland Timbers 29 33
27 Real Salt Lake 29 33
28 Minnesota United FC 29 31
29 Austin FC 29 31
30 Sporting Kansas City 29 22

Head-to-Head

2
1
7
D.C. United SC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Charlotte FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-19 D.C. United SC 1–2 Charlotte FC 2026-08-22 Charlotte FC 3–1 D.C. United SC 2025-10-04 D.C. United SC 0–1 Charlotte FC 2025-07-16 Charlotte FC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2024-10-19 D.C. United SC 0–3 Charlotte FC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Charlotte FC H 1–2 L
12 Sep Atlanta United FC H 0–0 D
09 Sep Columbus Crew SC H 2–1 W
29 Aug Los Angeles FC H 0–0 D
22 Aug Charlotte FC A 1–3 L
19 Aug New England Revolution H 0–3 L
Charlotte FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep D.C. United SC A 2–1 W
12 Sep FC Cincinnati A 3–3 D
09 Sep Montreal Impact FC A 2–1 W
05 Sep Houston Dynamo H 0–0 D
29 Aug Atlanta United FC A 2–0 W
22 Aug D.C. United SC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

D.C. United SC Charlotte FC
#12 Position #5
33 Points 46
28 Played 29
7 / 12 / 9 W / D / L 13 / 7 / 9
36 Scored 51
47 Conceded 43
-11 GD +8
1.18 PPG 1.59
25% Win % 45%

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
24% Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season

D.C. United SC are 12th (33 pts). Charlotte FC are 5th (46 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
3/7
46-60
5/7
61-75
3/7
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Charlotte FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
8/7
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/7
61-75
7/7
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 15 G 1 A
Louis Munteanu 6 G 2 A
Charlotte FC
Pep Biel 12 G 8 A
Idan Gorno 9 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Audi Field. D.C. United SC are looking to make home advantage count against Charlotte FC.
  • 3' It’s a booking for D.C. United SC player. Peglow gets a card.
  • 8' Charlotte FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 13' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 18' Lucas Bartlett has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 22' Ashley Westwood adds to his 3 season tally! Charlotte FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 27' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. René Weiler might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' With 3 assists to his name this season, Peglow is clearly more than just a goal scorer for D.C. United SC.
  • 47' A stunning finish from Lucas Bartlett — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 47' It’s gonna be a card for David Schnegg.
  • 52' Charlotte FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 57' A moment of madness from Andre Dozzell on 57 minutes earns him a card. D.C. United SC will be frustrated.
  • 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 65' Nathan Ordaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jackson Hopkins on 65 minute.
  • 69' The whistle greets Liel Abada as he departs to be replaced by Harry Toffolo.
  • 71' Goal! Allan Saint-Maximin scores his 24 goal in 446 matches.
  • 72' Another change for D.C. United SC made on 72 minute. Brandon Servania leaves to be changed by Matti Peltola.
  • 74' The Charlotte FC bench stirs into life. Idan Gorno is withdrawn and Archie Goodwin gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Charlotte FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Pep Biel scoring 1 goals.
  • 82' Ashley Westwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
  • 86' Nikola Markovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Dozzell on 86 minute.
  • 90' Morrison Agyemang is replacing Allan Saint-Maximin for the Charlotte FC side.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Charlotte FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach René Weiler

Charlotte FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pep Biel 4
Michael Estrada 2
Steven Birnbaum 1
Allan Saint-Maximin 1
Quinn McNeill 1
Kerwin Vargas 1
Christian Benteke 1
Liel Abada 1

Head to Head

2026-09-19 D.C. United SC 1–2 Charlotte FC 2026-08-22 Charlotte FC 3–1 D.C. United SC 2025-10-04 D.C. United SC 0–1 Charlotte FC 2025-07-16 Charlotte FC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2024-10-19 D.C. United SC 0–3 Charlotte FC

D.C. United SC Form

2026-09-19 D.C. United SC 1–2 Charlotte FC L 2026-09-12 D.C. United SC 0–0 Atlanta United FC D 2026-09-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC W 2026-08-29 D.C. United SC 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2026-08-22 Charlotte FC 3–1 D.C. United SC L 2026-08-19 D.C. United SC 0–3 New England Revolution L

Charlotte FC Form

2026-09-19 D.C. United SC 1–2 Charlotte FC W 2026-09-12 FC Cincinnati 3–3 Charlotte FC D 2026-09-09 Montreal Impact FC 1–2 Charlotte FC W 2026-09-05 Charlotte FC 0–0 Houston Dynamo D 2026-08-29 Atlanta United FC 0–2 Charlotte FC W 2026-08-22 Charlotte FC 3–1 D.C. United SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC22% Draw25% Charlotte FC53%
Actual: Charlotte FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
47%
Draw or Charlotte FC
78%
D.C. United SC or Charlotte FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC18% Draw44% Charlotte FC38%
Actual: Charlotte FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
2 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Charlotte FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 13% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 22% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 16% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.