Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14' | Nashville SC | Goal — E. Tagseth (assist: P. Yazbek) | 0-1 | |
| 35' | Nashville SC | Alex Muyl | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Charlotte FC | Substitution — L. Abada on, L. de la Torre off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Charlotte FC | Substitution — D. Diani on, B. Bronico off | 0-1 | |
| 51' | Nashville SC | Substitution — A. Muyl on, H. Mukhtar off | 0-1 | |
| 62' | Nashville SC | Goal — P. Yazbek (assist: H. Mukhtar) | 0-2 | |
| 64' | Nashville SC | Daniel Lovitz | 0-2 | |
| 65' | Charlotte FC | Goal — Idan Toklomati Jorno | 1-2 | |
| 71' | Charlotte FC | Substitution — K. A. Calderon Vargas on, T. Smalls off | 1-2 | |
| 76' | Nashville SC | Substitution — W. Madrigal on, C. Espinoza off | 1-2 | |
| 76' | Nashville SC | Substitution — W. Pacius on, S. Surridge off | 1-2 | |
| 80' | Nashville SC | Substitution — A. Qasem on, R. Baker-Whiting off | 1-2 | |
| 83' | Charlotte FC | Substitution — I. Toklomati on, A. Goodwin off | 1-2 | |
| 83' | Charlotte FC | Substitution — P. Biel on, R. Aloko off | 1-2 | |
| 90+2' | Nashville SC | Hany Mukhtar | 1-2 | |
| 90' | Charlotte FC | Goal — A. Goodwin | 2-2 |
Nashville SC left Bank of America Stadium with all three points on Saturday, 11 April 2026, edging out Charlotte FC 1-2 in a game the visitors controlled for long stretches. Charlotte struggled to get going early, and it showed at the break, with Nashville ahead 0-1 at half-time after a first half where they looked the sharper, more organized side. The hosts improved after the interval but couldn't find a way to fully wrestle back control, and Nashville made their edge count when it mattered. The numbers backed up what the eye test suggested. Nashville held 55% of possession and outshot Charlotte 11-8, with six shots on target compared to just three for the home side. They were also the more threatening team from set pieces, winning four corners to Charlotte's two. Charlotte will be frustrated they couldn't force an equalizer despite pushing hard late on, but Nashville's extra sharpness in front of goal proved the difference on the night.
The Matchup
Nashville SC beat Charlotte FC 1-2 at Bank of America Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 45% in favour of Charlotte FC, Nashville SC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from Charlotte FC against 11 from Nashville SC over the course of the game. Charlotte FC 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
Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC Lineups
Looking Ahead
Charlotte FC does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Chicago Fire, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Nashville SC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Toronto FC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Nashville SC vs Toronto FC going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.