Columbus Crew vs 12.09.26 23:300 – 1Full Time
New York Red Bulls — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Late Donkor strike gives Red Bulls win over Columbus Crew
New York Red Bulls secured a 1-0 win away at Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer's Regular Season - 25, breaking deadlock deep into the second half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The scoreline stayed goalless through a cagey first period before the visitors found a late breakthrough.
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The only goal arrived in the 89th minute, when Ronald Donkor converted from Cameron Harper's assist to make it 0-1, a decisive blow that Columbus had no time to answer. The hosts had dominated territory for long spells but could not turn that control into a leveller before the final whistle.
Columbus held the greater share of possession at 59 percent and produced 15 shots to New York's 12, yet it was the away side who found the target more often, five shots on goal to Columbus's three. Seven corners for the hosts against three for the visitors underlined their territorial edge, though it ultimately counted for little.
The result lifted New York to 30 points from 25 games, 18th in the table, while Columbus remained 27th on 23 points after a fifth defeat in their last five outings.
Dylan Nealis was the away side's top-rated performer with a 7.88 mark, capping a night in which New York made their late chance count.
Columbus enjoyed a clear territorial advantage, holding 59 percent of possession, but were unable to convert that dominance into victory.
New York Red Bulls won 1–0 away against Columbus Crew (half-time 0–0).
Columbus Crew met New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 25). Kick-off was Saturday, 12 September 2026, 23:30 UTC at Lower.com Field. Referee: Ramy Touchan. Attendance: 17,448.
Team pages: Columbus Crew · New York Red Bulls · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 89' Goal: Ronald Donkor (assist: Cameron Harper) — 0–1
Starting line-ups
Columbus Crew (4-4-2)
New York Red Bulls (4-3-3)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Columbus Crew 59%, the draw 24%, New York Red Bulls 17%. It finished Columbus Crew 0–1 New York Red Bulls.
Columbus Crew's rating edge carries it — Columbus Crew are the stronger side on our strength rating, and Major League Soccer home advantage on top gives Columbus Crew a clear lead. The draw at 24% is about what a gap this size usually leaves.
Why Columbus Crew at 59%?
Columbus Crew sit 106 points higher on our strength rating — 1574 to 1467. Sides with a 100–200-point rating edge at home won 57.1% of 12,797 such games. Major League Soccer home sides out-perform the global norm — and the difference mostly flows to away wins (25.8% vs 30.2%). Major League Soccer homes won 49.3% of 5,159 games vs 44.9% across all 100,077 — outside the noise band, so the tally moves accordingly. The 300 most similar past games finished 55–27–18.
Why only 59%?
New York Red Bulls sit -0.64 goals per game below chance-quality — cold streaks like this have bounced back. Finishing swings carry a receipt at this rating gap too: sides finishing this cold won 39.0% of 2,436 such games where the class table expected 36.3%.
Why the draw at 24%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 24.2%. These teams' recent games average 3.0 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 25,048.
What did we measure but not count?
Columbus Crew have shed 72 strength-rating points over their last 10 games. Momentum is measured but not yet proven: sliding sides won 34.7% of 9,737 such games vs 34.6% class-expected — inside the noise band, so it stays at 0 points until the receipt clears its evidence bar. New York Red Bulls are missing 3 regular starters — Cade Cowell, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti — about 29% of their usual starting-XI weight. A body count alone told us nothing.
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About this match
On this page: the Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls 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.
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- 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 Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls?
New York Red Bulls won 1–0 away against Columbus Crew (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls?
Ronald Donkor (89') for New York Red Bulls.
›Where can I watch Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Columbus Crew 0–1 New York Red Bulls are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls?
Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls have met 10 times — 5 wins for Columbus Crew, 3 wins for New York Red Bulls and 2 draws.