FC Cincinnati 3-3 Charlotte FC: final score
MLSFinal
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC drew 3-3 on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in the MLS.
Goals: Pavel Bucha 2', Liel Abada 7', Pep Biel 17' (penalty), Kévin Denkey 51', Idan Toklomati 55', Kévin Denkey 90'+1'.
FC Cincinnati sit 8th on 39 points.
Charlotte FC sit 5th on 47 points.
FC Cincinnati have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Charlotte FC have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: FC Cincinnati won 0, Charlotte FC won 3, 2 drawn.
- Competition
- MLS
- Start time
- Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:30 PM (ET)
- Venue
- TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Where to watch
- Apple TV (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC drew 3-3.
- The first goal came from Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) on 2'.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Goals and cards
Live commentary
- Match ends, FC Cincinnati 3, Charlotte FC 3.
- 90'+8'Second Half ends, FC Cincinnati 3, Charlotte FC 3.
- 90'+7'Attempt missed. Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Bryan Ramírez with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+6'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Rodolfo Aloko.
- 90'+6'Attempt saved. Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Kyle Smith.
- 90'+5'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3'Delay in match because of an injury Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC).
- 90'+2'Attempt saved. Kristian Fletcher (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Bryan Ramírez.
- 90'+1'Goal! FC Cincinnati 3, Charlotte FC 3. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bryan Ramírez with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+1'Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.
- 89'Attempt missed. Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela with a cross following a corner.
- 89'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Tyger Smalls.
- 87'Attempt missed. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 85'Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Ayoub Jabbari replaces Kenji Mboma Dem.
- 85'Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kyle Smith replaces Samuel Gidi.
- 84'Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 83'Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83'Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83'Foul by Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC).
- 82'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Henry Kessler.
- 82'Attempt blocked. Kristian Fletcher (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miles Robinson.
- 81'Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81'Foul by Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati).
- 81'Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80'Foul by Kristian Fletcher (FC Cincinnati).
- 80'Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Idan Toklomati.
- 77'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Morrison Agyemang replaces Will Cleary.
- 76'Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76'Foul by Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati).
- 76'Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Kristijan Kahlina.
- 76'Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Bryan Ramírez.
- 75'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.
- 74'Attempt blocked. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 74'Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Nick Hagglund.
- 74'Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kristian Fletcher replaces Andrei Chirila.
- 73'Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73'Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).
- 71'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Brandt Bronico.
- 70'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico replaces Luca de la Torre.
- 69'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Samuel Gidi.
- 67'Attempt missed. Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pep Biel.
- 65'Attempt blocked. Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pavel Bucha.
- 65'Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65'Foul by Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC).
- 63'Foul by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati).
- 63'Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61'Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61'Foul by Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC).
- 60'Foul by Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati).
- 60'Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59'Attempt missed. Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kenji Mboma Dem with a cross following a corner.
- 58'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Tim Ream.
- 56'Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Bryan Ramírez replaces Tom Barlow.
- 55'Goal! FC Cincinnati 2, Charlotte FC 3. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rodolfo Aloko with a cross.
- 55'Attempt saved. Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Miles Robinson with a headed pass.
- 54'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Kristijan Kahlina.
- 54'Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Ender Echenique.
- 51'Goal! FC Cincinnati 2, Charlotte FC 2. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Andrei Chirila following a set piece situation.
- 51'Attempt blocked. Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miles Robinson with a headed pass.
- 50'Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50'Foul by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC).
- 48'Attempt missed. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andrei Chirila.
- 47'Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47'Foul by Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC).
- 45'Second Half begins FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 2.
- 45'+10'First Half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 2.
- 45'+8'Attempt missed. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ender Echenique following a fast break.
- 45'+7'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+6'Delay in match because of an injury Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC).
- 45'+5'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Samuel Gidi.
- 45'+2'Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2'Attempt missed. Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kenji Mboma Dem.
- 45'Attempt missed. Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kenji Mboma Dem with a cross following a corner.
- 44'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko replaces Liel Abada because of an injury.
- 44'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.
- 42'Attempt missed. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Samuel Gidi.
- 41'Attempt blocked. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.
- 40'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39'Delay in match because of an injury Liel Abada (Charlotte FC).
- 38'Attempt missed. Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Tom Barlow following a corner.
- 37'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.
- 36'Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36'Foul by Liel Abada (Charlotte FC).
- 36'Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 34'Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34'Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).
- 33'Attempt blocked. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Barlow.
- 29'Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Will Cleary.
- 28'Attempt missed. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nathan Byrne.
- 27'Attempt blocked. Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pep Biel.
- 25'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25'Delay in match because of an injury Liel Abada (Charlotte FC).
- 23'Attempt blocked. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.
- 22'Attempt saved. Tom Barlow (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC).
- 21'Foul by Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC).
- 21'Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 19'Attempt missed. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Will Cleary with a cross.
- 17'Goal! FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 2. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 16'Penalty Charlotte FC. Pep Biel draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 16'Penalty conceded by Tom Barlow (FC Cincinnati) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 11'Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Pep Biel.
- 11'Attempt saved. Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Samuel Gidi.
- 10'Foul by Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC).
- 10'Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Andrei Chirila.
- 7'Goal! FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 1. Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 2'Goal! FC Cincinnati 1, Charlotte FC 0. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tom Barlow with a cross.
- First Half begins.
- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Commentary: ESPN
Starting lineups
FC Cincinnati · 3-5-2
Substitutes
Charlotte FC · 4-3-3
Substitutes
Game stats
CINCLT
68.9Possession (%)31.1
29Shots8
10Shots on target4
12Corners3
6Fouls10
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Offsides0
1Saves7
Last 5 games
FC Cincinnati
D@ Orlando City SC1-1Aug 15, 2026
WNew York City FC2-1Aug 19, 2026
DSeattle Sounders FC1-1Aug 22, 2026
L@ Nashville SC4-0Aug 29, 2026
L@ Philadelphia Union5-0Sep 9, 2026
Charlotte FC
D@ Toronto FC3-3Aug 19, 2026
WD.C. United3-1Aug 22, 2026
W@ Atlanta United FC2-0Aug 29, 2026
DHouston Dynamo FC0-0Sep 5, 2026
W@ CF Montréal2-1Sep 9, 2026
Head-to-head record
0
Cincinnati
2
Draws
3
Charlotte
Last meetings
May 9, 2026Charlotte FC2 – 2FC Cincinnati
Aug 10, 2025FC Cincinnati0 – 1Charlotte FC
Mar 15, 2025Charlotte FC2 – 0FC Cincinnati
Jul 13, 2024FC Cincinnati1 – 3Charlotte FC
Mar 30, 2024Charlotte FC1 – 1FC Cincinnati
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | +41 | 67 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  Miami | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | +22 | 55 | DLWWW |
| 3 |  New England | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | +8 | 52 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  Chicago | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | +8 | 48 | WWWLL |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +8 | 47 | DWWDW |
| 6 |  Philadelphia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | +13 | 46 | WWWWD |
| 7 |  Orlando | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | -12 | 41 | LLWDW |
| 8 |  Cincinnati | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 | DWDLL |
| 9 |  Red Bull NY | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -17 | 36 | WLWLL |
| 10 |  Toronto | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | -9 | 36 | LLWDW |
| 11 |  Columbus | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | -1 | 35 | WWLWW |
| 12 |  NYCFC | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | +2 | 34 | LDLLD |
| 13 |  D.C. United | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | -15 | 33 | DLWLL |
| 14 |  Atlanta | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -14 | 30 | WDLWL |
| 15 |  CF Montréal | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -24 | 25 | LWLLD |
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FAQ
What was the score in FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC?
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC drew 3-3 on Saturday, September 12 (MLS).
Who scored in FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC?
Goals: Pavel Bucha 2', Liel Abada 7', Pep Biel 17', Kévin Denkey 51', Idan Toklomati 55' and Kévin Denkey 90'+1'.
When do FC Cincinnati play next?
FC Cincinnati play D.C. United on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM (ET).
When do Charlotte FC play next?
Charlotte FC play Portland Timbers on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 PM (ET).
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