USL Championship match preview: Atlanta United II versus Charlotte Independence

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Competition: USA USL Championship
Date: Wed 24.July
Match begins: 23:30 (UTC)
Venue: Fifth Third Bank Stadium

Season ticket holders at Fifth Third Bank Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Atlanta United II languishing in the 35th position so far. The guesting Charlotte Independence will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.

These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the USL Championship.

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Atlanta United II form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season. Atlanta United II have only managed 2 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses so far from their games here at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The home team are struggling everywhere these days as they haven't won a game, regardless of being the home or the away team, in twelve attempts. It's been an uphill battle for Atlanta United II in their home games for quite some time now, as four matches in a row are lost here. Not since the North Carolina game have they avoided the disappointment of defeat.

The fans are hoping that Atlanta United II will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-4 away loss in the USL Championship game against Birmingham Legion. Prior to that, an away loss at New York RB II.

There will be little rest for Atlanta United II after this match as they are travelling to North Carolina for a USL Championship game in only three days.

Atlanta United II aren't scoring a lot here at Fifth Third Bank Stadium with only 6 goals from 8 games. Atlanta United II have conceded 18 goals in these home games, a significant number.

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Charlotte Independence form and stats

There's been little loot from Charlotte Independence's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 10 away games. Charlotte Independence only have 0 wins to counter their 3 defeats and 7 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Charlotte Independence have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Saint Louis FC game.

Charlotte Independence won their last game, 2-1 versus Saint Louis FC played at home. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Charlotte Independence manager J. McGuinness as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Birmingham Legion.

The attacking power of Charlotte Independence when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored in 10 matches. Charlotte Independence have conceded 12 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Charlotte Independence - Atlanta United II 3-3, played this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Atlanta United II 0 wins, 3 draws and Charlotte Independence 0 victories. As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 game had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

J. Conway
2 goals
L. Wyke
2 goals

Atlanta United II missing players

Charlotte Independence missing players

Atlanta United II Charlotte Independence
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs low Away Total
18 8 0 Played 3 10 20
3 2 0 Won 0 0 5
4 0 0 Drew 2 7 8
11 6 0 Lost 1 3 7
15 6 0 Scored 1 6 23
41 18 0 Conceded 2 12 29
100% 100% 0% Over 0.5 67% 80% 90%
83% 88% 0% Over 1.5 33% 70% 75%
44% 50% 0% Over 2.5 0% 10% 45%
33% 38% 0% Over 3.5 0% 10% 25%
22% 25% 0% Over 4.5 0% 10% 20%
50% 38% 0% BTTS 33% 60% 65%
11% 12% 0% Clean Sheets 33% 20% 20%
39% 50% 0% Failed To Score 67% 40% 25%
 
4.4 4.4 0 Corners For (avg) 3.7 3.5 4.1
4.9 5.5 0 Corners Against (avg) 5 5.4 4.4
2.6 2.2 0 Yellow Cards (avg) 2.3 1.7 1.4
2 1 0 Red Cards 0 2 2
Key stats this season:
  • Atlanta United II have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • Atlanta United II have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Atlanta United II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Charlotte Independence have yet to win a game away.

Atlanta United II
All USL Championship
All Home Away
15-06-19 USL Atlanta United II 0 - 5 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
22-06-19 USL Indy Eleven 1 - 0 Atlanta United II
28-06-19 USL Loudoun United 2 - 1 Atlanta United II
13-07-19 USL New York RB II 8 - 1 Atlanta United II
21-07-19 USL Birmingham Legion 4 - 0 Atlanta United II
24-07-19 USL Atlanta United II 23:30 Charlotte Independence
27-07-19 USL North Carolina 23:00 Atlanta United II
02-08-19 USL Atlanta United II 23:30 Loudoun United
11-08-19 USL Louisville City 19:00 Atlanta United II
16-08-19 USL Atlanta United II 23:30 Swope Park Rangers
Charlotte Independence
All US Open Cup Club Friendlies USL Championship
All Home Away
22-06-19 USL Louisville City 1 - 1 Charlotte Independence
29-06-19 USL Charlotte Independence 1 - 0 Memphis 901
04-07-19 USL North Carolina 1 - 1 Charlotte Independence
07-07-19 USL Charlotte Independence 1 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
13-07-19 USL Charlotte Independence 2 - 1 Saint Louis FC
24-07-19 USL Atlanta United II 23:30 Charlotte Independence
28-07-19 USL Birmingham Legion 00:00 Charlotte Independence
03-08-19 USL Charlotte Independence 23:00 Louisville City
09-08-19 USL Loudoun United 23:30 Charlotte Independence
17-08-19 USL Charlotte Independence 23:00 Nashville

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Tampa Bay Rowdies 20 12 7 1 34 13 11 6 4 1 19 8 9 6 3 0 15 5 21 43
2 Phoenix Rising 18 12 4 2 49 14 10 7 3 0 34 8 8 5 1 2 15 6 35 40
3 New York RB II 20 11 5 4 47 26 12 8 2 2 34 12 8 3 3 2 13 14 21 38
4 Indy Eleven 17 11 4 2 27 10 10 6 4 0 11 2 7 5 0 2 16 8 17 37
5 Fresno FC 19 10 7 2 34 19 10 6 3 1 18 10 9 4 4 1 16 9 15 37
6 Reno 1868 19 11 4 4 41 26 9 6 2 1 23 12 10 5 2 3 18 14 15 37
7 Nashville 19 9 5 5 33 19 7 3 2 2 13 7 12 6 3 3 20 12 14 32
8 Ottawa Fury 19 8 8 3 32 20 10 6 3 1 19 9 9 2 5 2 13 11 12 32
9 North Carolina 19 8 7 4 27 15 8 4 4 0 13 4 11 4 3 4 14 11 12 31
10 Louisville City 19 8 6 5 27 20 11 6 2 3 16 11 8 2 4 2 11 9 7 30
11 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 18 7 8 3 30 18 10 5 5 0 17 7 8 2 3 3 13 11 12 29
12 El Paso Locomotive 20 7 8 5 23 20 11 4 3 4 15 14 9 3 5 1 8 6 3 29
13 Austin Bold 20 8 5 7 26 29 10 6 3 1 19 11 10 2 2 6 7 18 -3 29
14 Real Monarchs 17 8 3 6 36 28 9 6 1 2 26 14 8 2 2 4 10 14 8 27
15 Portland Timbers II 19 7 6 6 36 31 9 3 4 2 14 12 10 4 2 4 22 19 5 27
16 New Mexico United 19 6 8 5 34 31 7 3 3 1 15 10 12 3 5 4 19 21 3 26
17 Charleston Battery 18 6 8 4 26 24 10 4 6 0 16 9 8 2 2 4 10 15 2 26
18 OKC Energy 21 6 8 7 27 31 11 4 4 3 14 15 10 2 4 4 13 16 -4 26
19 Sacramento Republic 17 8 1 8 25 21 8 5 1 2 15 7 9 3 0 6 10 14 4 25
20 Las Vegas Lights 18 6 5 7 27 27 10 5 4 1 21 7 8 1 1 6 6 20 0 23
21 San Antonio 19 6 5 8 25 25 9 5 3 1 15 7 10 1 2 7 10 18 0 23
22 Rio Grande Valley 19 6 5 8 31 34 11 5 3 3 17 11 8 1 2 5 14 23 -3 23
23 Charlotte Independence 20 5 8 7 23 29 10 5 1 4 17 17 10 0 7 3 6 12 -6 23
24 LA Galaxy II 20 5 8 7 30 41 11 3 5 3 19 22 9 2 3 4 11 19 -11 23
25 Orange County 19 5 7 7 27 30 10 4 3 3 18 15 9 1 4 4 9 15 -3 22
26 Bethlehem Steel 20 6 4 10 30 38 12 2 3 7 16 25 8 4 1 3 14 13 -8 22
27 Colorado Springs 20 6 2 12 18 33 11 5 0 6 10 12 9 1 2 6 8 21 -15 20
28 Birmingham Legion 19 5 4 10 19 36 10 3 2 5 8 11 9 2 2 5 11 25 -17 19
29 Saint Louis FC 16 4 6 6 19 22 6 2 3 1 11 9 10 2 3 5 8 13 -3 18
30 Tulsa Roughnecks 18 4 5 9 25 38 7 3 1 3 12 10 11 1 4 6 13 28 -13 17
31 Loudoun United 16 4 4 8 20 27 4 1 1 2 7 8 12 3 3 6 13 19 -7 16
32 Memphis 901 18 3 6 9 18 26 9 1 3 5 9 14 9 2 3 4 9 12 -8 15
33 Swope Park Rangers 19 3 6 10 25 43 11 3 4 4 21 24 8 0 2 6 4 19 -18 15
34 Hartford Athletic 21 3 4 14 24 49 9 2 3 4 12 16 12 1 1 10 12 33 -25 13
35 Atlanta United II 18 3 4 11 15 41 8 2 0 6 6 18 10 1 4 5 9 23 -26 13
36 Seattle Sounders II 18 1 5 12 13 49 7 1 2 4 9 16 11 0 3 8 4 33 -36 8

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