Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22' | LA Galaxy | Substitution — E. Thommy on, H. Miller off | 0-0 | |
| 26' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — M. Delgado | 0-1 | |
| 34' | LA Galaxy | Edwin Cerrillo | 0-1 | |
| 45+2' | LA Galaxy | Jakob Glesnes | 0-1 | |
| 45' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — D. Bouanga | 0-2 | |
| 57' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — Son Heung-Min (assist: M. Delgado) | 0-3 | |
| 65' | LA Galaxy | Substitution — M. Yamane on, R. Taylor off | 0-3 | |
| 65' | LA Galaxy | Substitution — J. Nelson on, J. Aude off | 0-3 | |
| 65' | LA Galaxy | Substitution — E. Cerrillo on, C. Garces off | 0-3 | |
| 66' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — J. Shaffelburg on, D. Martinez off | 0-3 | |
| 75' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — Y. Cheberko on, K. Nielsen off | 0-3 | |
| 76' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — Son Heung-Min on, T. Boyd off | 0-3 | |
| 80' | LA Galaxy | Harbor Miller | 0-3 | |
| 81' | LA Galaxy | Substitution — J. Paintsil on, R. Ramos off | 0-3 | |
| 85' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — M. Choiniere on, J. Terry off | 0-3 | |
| 85' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — D. Bouanga on, J. Ebobisse off | 0-3 |
Los Angeles FC made the short trip across town count on Saturday, 18 July 2026, coming away from Dignity Health Sports Park with a comfortable 0-3 win over LA Galaxy. The visitors were ruthless in the opening half, going in 2-0 up at the break despite seeing less of the ball. Galaxy actually held 59% possession on the night and won the corner count 9-3, but none of that mattered much when LAFC kept finding the net. Five shots on target from thirteen attempts told the story of a side that made its chances count, while Galaxy's ten efforts produced just two on frame. A third goal after the break put the result beyond doubt and left the home fans filing out early. For Galaxy, there will be plenty to think about after being outclassed in front of their own supporters, especially given how much of the ball they had without threatening enough. LAFC, on the other hand, will take real confidence from a performance that was clinical when it needed to be, and the bragging rights in this one belong firmly to them.
The Matchup
Los Angeles FC beat LA Galaxy 0-3 at Dignity Health Sports Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 59% in favour of LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from LA Galaxy against 13 from Los Angeles FC over the course of the game. LA Galaxy 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
LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
LA Galaxy does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Colorado Rapids, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Los Angeles FC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at FC Dallas, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.