Sporting KC vs Austin: preview and stats
MLSRegular season 2026Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City
Scheduled
- Sporting KC go into the match 15th in the table with 22 points; Austin are 14th with 31.
- Sporting KC in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- Austin in their last 5 matches: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
- At home, Sporting KC score 1.47 and concede 2.13 goals per game; 73.3% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Austin score 1.13 and concede 2.33 goals per game; 86.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Sporting KC average 9.47 at home and Austin 10.27 away.
- In the league they have met 12 times since 2021: Sporting KC won 4, Austin won 7 and 1 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting KC | 15th (Western Conference) | 22 | 30 | L-L-D-L-W |
| Austin | 14th (Western Conference) | 31 | 30 | L-L-L-D-D |
Latest Sporting KC matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Real Salt Lake | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Nashville SC | A | 0-4 (L) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Portland Timbers | H | 3-3 (D) |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Seattle Sounders | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Houston Dynamo | A | 2-0 (W) |
Latest Austin matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | H | 1-2 (L) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Los Angeles FC | A | 1-3 (L) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Nashville SC | H | 1-4 (L) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | San Diego | H | 3-3 (D) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Dallas | A | 0-0 (D) |
Sporting KC at home vs Austin away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Sporting KC (home) | Austin (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Goals scored | 1.47 | 1.13 |
| Goals conceded | 2.13 | 2.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 73.3% | 86.7% |
| Both teams to score | 80% | 66.7% |
| Corners for | 4.33 | 3.47 |
| Match corners | 9.47 | 10.27 |
| Cards received | 1.87 | 2.00 |
| Match cards | 4.13 | 3.93 |
Sporting KC vs Austin, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 12 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | Austin 1-2 Sporting KC | Regular season |
| 7 Sept 2025 | Sporting KC 1-2 Austin | Regular season |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Austin 1-0 Sporting KC | Regular season |
| 29 Jun 2024 | Sporting KC 2-0 Austin | Regular season |
| 18 May 2024 | Austin 3-2 Sporting KC | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Ricardo Fierro: 4.45 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.32).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Sporting KC
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Harris | 29 | 4 | 2.04 | 5 |
| Capita | 17 | 2 | 1.33 | 4 |
| Lasse Berg Johnsen | 23 | 1 | 0.55 | 4 |
Austin
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrto Uzuni | 24 | 7 | 2.41 | 5 |
| Facundo Torres | 30 | 4 | 1.48 | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 26 | 9 | 1.33 | 1 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of MLS, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Sporting KC and Austin play?
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 20:30 (US Eastern time).
Where is Sporting KC vs Austin played?
At Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City.
Who is the referee for Sporting KC vs Austin?
Ricardo Fierro.
What form are Sporting KC and Austin in?
Sporting KC: L-L-D-L-W in their last 5; Austin: L-L-L-D-D in their last 5.