FC Cincinnati host New York City FC on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. FC Cincinnati go into the match 5th in the table; New York City FC sit 7th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

FC Cincinnati have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. New York City FC have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 22 Apr 2026: FC Cincinnati 4-4 New York City FC; 23 Aug 2025: FC Cincinnati 0-1 New York City FC; 4 May 2025: FC Cincinnati 0-1 New York City FC. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1. FC Cincinnati scored through K. Mboma Dem 11', Evander 90'. New York City FC replied with Luighi Hanri 21'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

FC Cincinnati held 56% of the ball against 44% for New York City FC. Shots on target finished 6-8. Expected goals read 1.19 for FC Cincinnati, 1.67 for New York City FC.

The win nudges FC Cincinnati forward and leaves New York City FC with work to do. FC Cincinnati sat 5th and New York City FC 7th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.