Charlotte host Columbus Crew on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Charlotte go into the match 6th in the table; Columbus Crew sit 12th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Charlotte have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Columbus Crew have collected 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 24 May 2025: Charlotte 3-2 Columbus Crew; 3 May 2025: Charlotte 2-4 Columbus Crew; 17 Jul 2024: Charlotte 1-1 Columbus Crew. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Charlotte beat Columbus Crew 3-1. Charlotte scored through B. Bronico 1', L. Abada 9' (pen.), Pep Biel 73'. Columbus Crew replied with Player 541926 41'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 73 as the contest closed.

Charlotte held 30% of the ball against 70% for Columbus Crew. Shots on target finished 7-4. Expected goals read 1.91 for Charlotte, 1.42 for Columbus Crew.

The win nudges Charlotte forward and leaves Columbus Crew with work to do. Charlotte sat 6th and Columbus Crew 12th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.