Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' | Columbus Crew | Goal — M. Arfsten | 1-0 | |
| 39' | Philadelphia Union | Danley Jean Jacques | 1-0 | |
| 45' | Columbus Crew | Sekou Tidiany Bangoura | 1-0 | |
| 45+7' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — J. Bueno on, J. Lukic off | 1-0 | |
| 45' | Columbus Crew | Goal — N. Harriel | 2-0 | |
| 46' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — P. Ndinga on, B. Bender off | 2-0 | |
| 63' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — H. Picard on, S. Moreira off | 2-0 | |
| 66' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — C. Sullivan on, I. Vassilev off | 2-0 | |
| 66' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — J. Rafanello on, A. Anello off | 2-0 | |
| 70' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Rossi on, J. Thiare off | 2-0 | |
| 70' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Habroune on, D. Gazdag off | 2-0 | |
| 81' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — S. Bangoura on, A. Sejdic off | 2-0 | |
| 81' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — M. Arfsten on, M. Farsi off | 2-0 | |
| 84' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — B. Damiani on, E. Alladoh off | 2-0 | |
| 90+4' | Philadelphia Union | Japhet Sery Larsen | 2-0 |
There was only one team in it at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, as Columbus Crew cruised past Philadelphia Union 2-0. The home side moved the ball with confidence throughout and were good value for a comfortable win. Philadelphia Union rarely threatened and will need to respond quickly to a chastening afternoon.
The Matchup
Columbus Crew 2-0 Philadelphia Union was the final score at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, in a game where Columbus Crew did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Columbus Crew also had the better share of the ball, holding 56% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 7 attempts from Columbus Crew against 9 from Philadelphia Union over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Columbus Crew, and Philadelphia Union pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Lineups
Looking Ahead
Columbus Crew have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Inter Miami, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. 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.