FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte
MLS · 2026 · Matchday 25
- Kickoff
- Venue
- TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
- Referee
- P. Lauziere
Match summary
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte drew 3-3 (MLS 2026, Matchday 25). It was 1-2 at half-time. FC Cincinnati goals: Pavel Bucha (2') and Kévin Denkey (51', 90'). Charlotte goals: Liel Abada (7'), Pep Biel (17' pen) and Idan Toklomati (55'). Kévin Denkey scored twice. FC Cincinnati dominated possession (69%) and shots (29 to 8).
Summary generated automatically from the match data.
Goals
- 2'1-0
Assist: Tom Barlow
FC Cincinnati - 7'1-1
Charlotte - 17'1-2
Pep Biel (penalty)
Charlotte - 51'2-2
Assist: Andrei Chirila
FC Cincinnati - 55'2-3
Assist: Rodolfo Aloko
Charlotte - 90'3-3
Assist: Bryan Ramirez
FC Cincinnati
Player of the match
FC Cincinnati
90 min · 2 goals
Highest match rating from API-Football. Not a community vote.
Match stats
FC CincinnatiCharlotte- 69%Possession31%
- 2.44Expected goals (xG)1.59
- 29Shots8
- 10Shots on target4
- 11Shots off target3
- 8Blocked shots1
- 12Corners3
- 649Passes291
- 90%Pass accuracy82%
- 1Saves7
- 6Fouls10
- 2Yellow cards1
Player ratings: top 5
- 1Kévin Denkey90 min9.2
- 2Samuel Gidi85 min8.0
- 3Pavel Bucha90 min7.9
- 4Pep Biel90 min7.9
- 5Gerardo Valenzuela90 min7.6
Ratings from API-Football.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati3-5-2Starting XI
- 18R. CelentanoGK
- 12M. RobinsonDEF
- 4N. HagglundDEF
- 88A. ChirilaDEF
- 66E. EcheniqueMID
- 20P. BuchaMID
- 11S. GidiMID
- 22G. ValenzuelaMID
- 17K. MbomaMID
- 16T. BarlowFWD
- 9K. DenkeyFWD
Substitutes
- 13E. LouroGK
- 15T. HadebeDEF
- 2A. PowellDEF
- 24K. SmithDEF
- 99A. JabbariFWD
- 29B. J. Ramirez LeonDEF
- 14K. FletcherFWD
- 19S. ChirilaMID
Coach: Pat Noonan
Charlotte4-3-3Starting XI
- 1K. KahlinaGK
- 35W. ClearyDEF
- 22H. KesslerDEF
- 3T. ReamDEF
- 14N. ByrneDEF
- 28D. DianiMID
- 16P. BielMID
- 17L. de la TorreMID
- 11L. AbadaFWD
- 9I. ToklomatiFWD
- 10A. Saint-MaximinFWD
Substitutes
- 21T. MillerGK
- 39J. NeeleyDEF
- 4A. PrivettDEF
- 44M. AgyemangDEF
- 13B. BronicoMID
- 37R. AlokoFWD
- 20B. CoulibalyMID
- 25T. SmallsFWD
- 71N. RichmondFWD
Coach: Dean Smith
Minute by minute
- 2'
Goal · Assist: Tom Barlow
FC Cincinnati - 7'
Goal
Charlotte - 17'
Penalty goal
Charlotte - 44'
On: Rodolfo Aloko · Off: Liel Abada
Charlotte - 51'
Goal · Assist: Andrei Chirila
FC Cincinnati - 55'
Goal · Assist: Rodolfo Aloko
Charlotte - 56'
On: Bryan Ramirez · Off: Tom Barlow
FC Cincinnati - 70'
On: Brandt Bronico · Off: Luca De La Torre
Charlotte - 74'
On: Teenage Hadebe · Off: Nick Hagglund
FC Cincinnati - 74'
On: Kristian Fletcher · Off: Andrei Chirila
FC Cincinnati - 76'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 77'
On: Morrison Agyemang · Off: Will Cleary
Charlotte - 78'
On: Tyger Smalls · Off: Idan Toklomati
Charlotte - 81'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 83'
Yellow card
Charlotte - 84'
On: Kyle Smith · Off: Samuel Gidi
FC Cincinnati - 85'
On: Ayoub Jabbari · Off: Kenji Mboma Dem
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Goal · Assist: Bryan Ramirez
FC Cincinnati
Head to head: recent meetings
Full head-to-headStandings
Full tableEastern Conference
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Inter Miami | 27 | +14 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 27 | +9 | 43 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 26 | +8 | 42 |
| … | ||||
| 9 |  New York City FC | 27 | +5 | 33 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | -9 | 33 |
| 11 |  DC United | 26 | -8 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How did FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte end?
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte drew 3-3 (MLS 2026, Matchday 25).
Who scored in FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte?
FC Cincinnati goals: Pavel Bucha (2') and Kévin Denkey (51', 90'). Charlotte goals: Liel Abada (7'), Pep Biel (17' pen) and Idan Toklomati (55').
Who was the player of the match in FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte?
Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) had the highest match rating from API-Football: 9.2.
Where was FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte played?
At TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.