New York City FC host New York Red Bulls on Friday, 18 September 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. New York City FC go into the match 9th in the table; New York Red Bulls sit 8th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

New York City FC have taken 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. New York Red Bulls have collected 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 win.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 16 May 2026: New York City FC 1-1 New York Red Bulls; 27 Sept 2025: New York City FC 3-2 New York Red Bulls; 17 May 2025: New York City FC 2-0 New York Red Bulls. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC 1-0. New York Red Bulls replied with J. Hall 57'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 57 as the contest closed.

New York City FC held 63% of the ball against 37% for New York Red Bulls. Shots on target finished 4-1. Expected goals read 2.30 for New York City FC, 1.40 for New York Red Bulls.

New York Red Bulls take the three points; New York City FC look at a thin night for the home crowd. New York City FC sat 9th and New York Red Bulls 8th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.