Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Columbus Crew | Rudy Camacho | 0-0 | |
| 5' | CF Montréal | Goal — P. Owusu (assist: G. Synchuk) | 0-1 | |
| 13' | CF Montréal | Brayan Vera | 0-1 | |
| 14' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — R. Camacho on, C. Ruvalcaba off | 0-1 | |
| 20' | Columbus Crew | Goal — T. Gillier | 1-1 | |
| 34' | Columbus Crew | André Gomes | 1-1 | |
| 48' | CF Montréal | Jalen Neal | 1-1 | |
| 56' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — M. Farsi on, A. Herrera off | 1-1 | |
| 56' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — C. Adams on, J. Martinez off | 1-1 | |
| 56' | CF Montréal | Substitution — G. Synchuk on, V. Loturi off | 1-1 | |
| 68' | CF Montréal | Substitution — F. Herbers on, B. Ceballos off | 1-1 | |
| 68' | CF Montréal | Substitution — J. Neal on, B. Craig off | 1-1 | |
| 74' | CF Montréal | Brayan Ceballos | 1-1 | |
| 78' | CF Montréal | Goal — N. Streit (assist: B. Vera) | 1-2 | |
| 79' | CF Montréal | Substitution — P. Owusu on, A. Sanchez off | 1-2 | |
| 79' | CF Montréal | Substitution — N. Streit on, D. Rios off | 1-2 | |
| 80' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Habroune on, D. Gazdag off | 1-2 | |
| 80' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Chambost on, T. Karumanchi off | 1-2 | |
| 89' | CF Montréal | Matthew Longstaff | 1-2 |
Columbus dominated possession at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field but couldn't make it count, falling 1-2 to Montreal in a frustrating afternoon. The Crew looked the more threatening side for stretches, controlling the ball and earning corners, yet they managed just two shots on target despite having more of the play. Montreal made their chances count with ruthless efficiency, particularly through Prince Owusu, who was named man of the match after a commanding display. The visitors' seven shots on target proved far more dangerous than Columbus's tally as the home side paid for wastefulness in front of goal. It was a typical case of dominance meaning little without clinical finishing. Columbus leveled at the break to make it 1-1, but Montreal's superior finishing in the second half proved decisive. The loss stings for the home crowd, who saw their team create opportunities without capitalizing on them. Montreal's efficiency—taking just 14 shots to score twice—highlighted where the game was won and lost.
The Matchup
CF Montréal beat Columbus Crew 1-2 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 62% in favour of Columbus Crew, CF Montréal made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 6 attempts from Columbus Crew against 14 from CF Montréal over the course of the game. Columbus Crew 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
Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal Lineups
Looking Ahead
Columbus Crew will already be turning their attention to what comes next. 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.
CF Montréal, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to FC Cincinnati, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.