New York City FC vs 31.07.26 23:301 – 1Full Time
Toronto FC — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
New York City FC and Toronto FC share the points at Yankee Stadium
New York City FC and Toronto FC drew 1-1 in a Major League Soccer regular season fixture at Yankee Stadium, with both goals arriving before half-time to leave the points shared in matchday 18 of the competition.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Nicolás Fernández Mercau put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the eighth minute, sending New York City FC into an early lead. Toronto FC responded deep into first-half stoppage time when Djordje Mihailović levelled in the sixth added minute, and the score stood at 1-1 at the interval and remained that way until the final whistle.
New York City FC had the better of the chances across the match, registering 16 shots to Toronto FC's 13 and edging possession slightly less at 49 percent, yet still producing the higher expected goals figure. Toronto FC picked up four yellow cards to their opponents' two, a sign of the physical edge to a contest refereed by Ramy Touchan.
Fernández Mercau converted his penalty and finished with a rating of 7.9, the highest of any player on the pitch, while Mihailović's equaliser earned him a 7.7 rating for Toronto FC.
New York City FC out-shot Toronto FC 16 to 13 over the course of the match.
New York City FC and Toronto FC drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
New York City FC met Toronto FC in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 18). Kick-off was Friday, 31 July 2026, 23:30 UTC at Yankee Stadium. Referee: Ramy Touchan.
Team pages: New York City FC · Toronto FC · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 8' Goal (penalty): Nicolás Fernández Mercau — 1–0
- 45+6' Goal: Djordje Mihailović — 1–1
Starting line-ups
New York City FC (4-1-4-1)
Toronto FC (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York City FC have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Toronto FC in 84% of their last 38, again
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York City FC have gone over 2.5 in 61% of their last 38 matches and Toronto FC in 47% of their last 38, again
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 42% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York City FC have gone over 3.5 in 34% of their last 38 matches and Toronto FC in 26% of their last 38, again
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score
New York City FC to Score. League base rate: 85% home sides score
Home rated 1652 vs 1416 — 0.85 expected score New York City FC sit 11th; Toronto FC 26th (MLS · 17 matches played) New York City FC in stronger form — 2.0 vs 0.4 ppg (n=5) Home has won 5 of the last 5 H2H meetings
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the New York City FC vs Toronto FC final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of New York City FC vs Toronto FC?
New York City FC and Toronto FC drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in New York City FC vs Toronto FC?
Nicolás Fernández Mercau (8') (penalty) for New York City FC; Djordje Mihailović (45+6') for Toronto FC.
›Where can I watch New York City FC vs Toronto FC highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Toronto FC?
New York City FC and Toronto FC have met 10 times — 7 wins for New York City FC, 2 wins for Toronto FC and 1 draw.