Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8' | Columbus Crew | Goal — B. Mendez (assist: M. Farsi) | 1-0 | |
| 25' | Columbus Crew | T. Karumanchi | 1-0 | |
| 32' | New England Revolution | Goal — M. Polster (assist: M. Fofana) | 1-1 | |
| 41' | New England Revolution | Goal — D. Turgeman (assist: C. Gil) | 1-2 | |
| 62' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Karumanchi on, C. Ruvalcaba off | 1-2 | |
| 62' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — J. Martinez on, G. Tapia off | 1-2 | |
| 78' | New England Revolution | A. Yusuf | 1-2 | |
| 79' | New England Revolution | Goal — C. Gil (assist: P. Miller) | 1-3 | |
| 87' | New England Revolution | Substitution — D. Turgeman on, W. Harris off | 1-3 | |
| 89' | New England Revolution | Substitution — J. Harrison on, I. Feingold off | 1-3 | |
| 90' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — B. Mendez on, L. Giaccone off | 1-3 | |
| 90' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — E. Bailly on, A. Herrera off | 1-3 | |
| 90' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — A. Gomes on, D. Chambost off | 1-3 | |
| 90+4' | New England Revolution | Substitution — C. Gil on, D. Fagundez off | 1-3 | |
| 90+4' | New England Revolution | Substitution — A. Yusuf on, J. Yueill off | 1-3 |
Columbus Crew fell to a 1-3 defeat against New England Revolution at Lower.com Field on Sunday, 30 August 2026, and it wasn't as close as that scoreline might suggest. New England had already done the damage by half-time, going in 2-1 up after a bright start, and they backed that up with a dominant second half. The visitors piled forward relentlessly, racking up 21 shots to Columbus's 7, with 11 of those finding the target compared to just one for the home side. Corners were shared evenly at 5-5, but that was about the only stat Columbus could hold their own in. Carles Gil was the class of the afternoon, pulling the strings for New England and picking up the Man of the Match award with a rating of 9.2. Columbus will need to regroup quickly after a performance that never really got going, while New England leave Ohio with a result that should give their season plenty of momentum heading into the run-in.
The Matchup
Columbus Crew 1-3 New England Revolution was the final score at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, in a game where New England Revolution did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 52% in favour of Columbus Crew, New England Revolution 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 Columbus Crew against 21 from New England Revolution over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for New England Revolution, and Columbus Crew 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 New England Revolution Lineups
Looking Ahead
Columbus Crew does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. 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.
New England Revolution, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Real Salt Lake, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Real Salt Lake vs New England Revolution going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Match Commentary
One final change for Columbus as B. Mendez comes on, set up by L. Giaccone, but there's barely time for it to matter. New England will see out these last moments with that three-goal cushion well intact.
Into the final minute now and Columbus are still just about dominating the ball, but there's no real intent behind it. New England look content to see out the last few seconds with that three-goal lead intact.
Just past the 88th and nothing's changed - Columbus still edging possession but it means little with New England content to sit on their three-goal cushion. The game's got that end-of-night feel to it now.
Three minutes to go now and Columbus keep shuffling the ball around without any urgency, still shading possession but New England aren't bothered one bit. This one feels all but over.
Four minutes left plus whatever stoppage brings, and this one's just drifting along - Columbus still holding the ball a bit more but doing nothing meaningful with it. New England are more than happy to let the game run down from here.
Six minutes plus stoppage to go and Columbus still probe patiently without ever really threatening, that 52% possession just window dressing at this point. New England look happy to let the clock do the work for them.
Not much changing here as we tick past 83 - Columbus still edge possession 52-48, but New England look perfectly settled with that two-goal cushion in hand.
Eighty-two gone and Columbus keep circulating the ball without much bite, 52% possession that's counting for very little right now. New England are content to sit deep and see out this three-goal cushion.
And there it is again - Gil with his second of the night, this time teed up by Miller, and New England stretch it to 3-1. Columbus still have more of the ball, 53% on the night, but that means precious little now.
Seventy-eight minutes on the clock and Columbus still have the lion's share of possession, 53% to be exact, but there's no urgency behind it. New England sit in, happy to let the game breathe, still ahead 2-1.
Seventy-seven now, and Columbus are still stroking the ball around with that slight edge in possession, but New England aren't stirring from their shape. The Revolution look perfectly happy to let this one drift, three goals to the good.
Seventy-six on the clock now and it's the same old story, Columbus pushing 54% of the ball but nothing to show for it. New England look content to let them knock it around, trailing 1-3 on the scoreboard but firmly in control of the moment.
Seventy-four minutes gone and Columbus continue to dominate the ball without really threatening, New England content to sit deep and soak it up. Still 2-1 to the Revolution, and the clock is fast becoming their best friend.
Just past the seventy-three minute mark and Columbus keep recycling possession without forcing the issue. New England seem happy to let them have it out wide, that 2-1 scoreline still holding firm.
Crew still probing patiently with the majority of possession, but there's no sense of panic from the Revolution back line. This one's settling into a real waiting game now, 2-1 and New England happy to let the clock tick.
Seventy on the clock now and it's the same old story, Columbus with the lion's share of the ball but no real urgency to their play. New England barely need to get out of first gear, that 2-1 lead still very much intact.
Nothing much to report as we approach the seventy-minute mark, Columbus still shuffling it side to side without any real bite. New England look content to sit in and protect that one-goal cushion.
Still that familiar pattern here past the hour mark, Columbus with the ball but nowhere near breaking New England down. The visitors keep their block tight and let the 2-1 scoreboard do the talking.
Sixty-six gone and the shape of the game hasn't changed a bit. Columbus still holding the edge in possession, but New England look perfectly settled defending that 2-1 scoreline.
Nothing doing for the moment, just Columbus knocking it around without any real urgency to that possession. New England are happy to let the clock tick with that 2-1 lead intact.
Crew still probing patiently, camped in New England's half for long stretches, but they can't quite find the breakthrough. The visitors look content to sit in and protect that one-goal cushion.
Columbus have plenty of the ball here, 54% of it in fact, but it's New England who lead 2-1 and look the more clinical side on the day.