Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22' | CF Montréal | Thomas Gillier | 0-0 | |
| 23' | CF Montréal | Goal — Ivan Jaime (assist: E. Morales) | 1-0 | |
| 37' | CF Montréal | Prince-Osei Owusu | 1-0 | |
| 37' | CF Montréal | Substitution — W. Carmona on, F. Herbers off | 1-0 | |
| 43' | CF Montréal | Victor Loturi | 1-0 | |
| 45+6' | Philadelphia Union | Japhet Sery Larsen | 1-0 | |
| 55' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — J. Sery Larsen (assist: M. Iloski) | 1-1 | |
| 59' | Philadelphia Union | Olwethu Makhanya | 1-1 | |
| 65' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — B. Bender on, E. Alladoh off | 1-1 | |
| 70' | CF Montréal | Substitution — E. Morales on, T. Aviles off | 1-1 | |
| 70' | CF Montréal | Substitution — D. Thorhallsson on, G. Synchuk off | 1-1 | |
| 70' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — J. Bueno (assist: E. Alladoh) | 1-2 | |
| 81' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — M. Iloski on, A. Bedoya off | 1-2 | |
| 81' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — J. Sery Larsen on, P. Ndinga off | 1-2 | |
| 82' | CF Montréal | Substitution — on, M. Opoku off | 1-2 | |
| 82' | CF Montréal | Substitution — V. Loturi on, O. Escobar off | 1-2 | |
| 85' | Philadelphia Union | Bruno Damiani | 1-2 | |
| 88' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — I. Vassilev on, C. Sullivan off | 1-2 | |
| 90+6' | Philadelphia Union | Jovan Lukić | 1-2 |
CF Montréal led at the break at Saputo Stadium on Saturday, 11 April 2026, but couldn't hold on as Philadelphia Union came from behind to win 1-2 in a Major League Soccer clash that swung firmly in the visitors' favour after the interval. The home side took a deserved lead into half-time, but Philadelphia pushed harder in the second half and finished with the better numbers across the board, outshooting Montréal 15-7 with six shots on target to four. Corners went 4-2 in the Union's favour too, a fair reflection of how much territory they controlled once they found their rhythm. Despite the even 50-50 split in possession, it was Philadelphia who looked the sharper side in front of goal, turning things around to leave Montréal with nothing from a game they once had firmly in hand. For the home crowd it'll sting given how well things started, while the Union will take plenty of confidence from a gritty response on the road.
The Matchup
Philadelphia Union beat CF Montréal 1-2 at Saputo Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 50% in favour of CF Montréal, Philadelphia Union made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 7 attempts from CF Montréal against 15 from Philadelphia Union over the course of the game. CF Montréal had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
CF Montréal vs Philadelphia Union Lineups
Looking Ahead
CF Montréal does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to FC Cincinnati, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Orlando City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.