USL League One 2026
United StatesSeason 2026
About the league: USL League One
USL League One is one of the football leagues in United States. The 2026 season features 18 teams, with One Knoxville out in front on 36 points. The season is played from 8 March 2026 to 25 October 2026. Games here produce 2.85 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 55% of them.
USL League One 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 137 USL League One matches have been completed. One Knoxville leads the table with 36 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.85. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 58%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 55%. Draws: 20%. Away wins: 25%.
Team rankings
Charlotte Independence has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.40. Both teams scored in 80% of Charlotte Independence's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  One Knoxville | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 32:16 | +16 | 36 | 2.12 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Union Omaha | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 27:20 | +7 | 32 | 1.88 | LLLWD |
| 3 |  Charlotte Independence | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 36:22 | +14 | 30 | 2.00 | WWWDL |
| 4 |  Alta | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 26:21 | +5 | 28 | 1.56 | DLDLW |
| 5 |  Fort Wayne | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 24:14 | +10 | 27 | 1.69 | DWWLW |
| 6 |  Athletic Club Boise | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25:24 | +1 | 27 | 1.59 | LWLWW |
| 7 |  Forward Madison | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:14 | +12 | 26 | 1.86 | WDWWW |
| 8 |  Spokane Velocity | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:21 | -2 | 26 | 1.63 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Chattanooga Red Wolves | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 27:17 | +10 | 25 | 1.79 | WWLWW |
| 10 |  Portland Hearts of Pine | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 25:26 | -1 | 20 | 1.25 | LLWWL |
| 11 |  Corpus Christi | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 20:26 | -6 | 19 | 1.12 | WDLWD |
| 12 |  Sarasota Paradise | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 17:28 | -11 | 18 | 1.00 | LWLDD |
| 13 |  Naples | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 18:27 | -9 | 17 | 1.00 | LLLLL |
| 14 |  Westchester SC | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25:25 | 0 | 15 | 0.94 | WLLLD |
| 15 |  Greenville Triumph | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14:24 | -10 | 14 | 1.00 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  Richmond Kickers | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12:32 | -20 | 12 | 0.71 | LDLLL |
| 17 |  NY Cosmos | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 17:33 | -16 | 11 | 0.73 | LLLWD |
| 18 |  South Georgia Tormenta FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 137 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Charlotte Independence2.40
- 2Chattanooga Red Wolves1.93
- 3One Knoxville1.88
- 4Forward Madison1.86
- 5Union Omaha1.59
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Fort Wayne0.88
- 2One Knoxville0.94
- 3Forward Madison1.00
- 4Alta1.17
- 5Union Omaha1.18
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Charlotte Independence80%
- 2Portland Hearts of Pine75%
- 3NY Cosmos67%
- 4Corpus Christi65%
- 5Alta61%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Chattanooga Red Wolves6.2
- 2Athletic Club Boise6.2
- 3Forward Madison6.1
- 4Union Omaha5.5
- 5One Knoxville5.3
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Omaha | 17 | 1.86 | 1.36 | +0.50 | 29 | 32 | +3 |
| 2 | Athletic Club Boise | 17 | 1.60 | 1.39 | +0.21 | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| 3 | Sarasota Paradise | 18 | 1.43 | 1.32 | +0.11 | 26 | 18 | -8 |
| 4 | One Knoxville | 16 | 1.64 | 1.39 | +0.24 | 25 | 33 | +8 |
| 5 | Alta | 18 | 1.58 | 1.61 | -0.03 | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| 6 | Naples | 17 | 1.45 | 1.40 | +0.05 | 24 | 17 | -7 |
| 7 | Charlotte Independence | 15 | 1.79 | 1.58 | +0.22 | 23 | 30 | +7 |
| 8 | Spokane Velocity | 16 | 1.40 | 1.33 | +0.08 | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | 16 | 1.46 | 1.44 | +0.02 | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| 10 | Forward Madison | 14 | 1.49 | 1.30 | +0.19 | 21 | 26 | +5 |
| 11 | Westchester SC | 16 | 1.50 | 1.75 | -0.25 | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| 12 | Corpus Christi | 17 | 1.28 | 1.58 | -0.29 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| 13 | Greenville Triumph | 14 | 1.41 | 1.42 | -0.01 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| 14 | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 14 | 1.52 | 1.56 | -0.04 | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| 15 | NY Cosmos | 15 | 1.49 | 1.69 | -0.20 | 19 | 11 | -8 |
| 16 | Portland Hearts of Pine | 16 | 1.45 | 1.75 | -0.30 | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| 17 | Richmond Kickers | 16 | 1.24 | 1.76 | -0.51 | 17 | 12 | -5 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 1
FAQ
How many teams play in USL League One?
The 2026 season of USL League One includes 18 teams.
When does the 2026 USL League One season start and end?
The 2026 USL League One season runs from 8 March 2026 to 25 October 2026.
How many matchweeks does the USL League One season have?
The 2026 USL League One season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the USL League One table?
One Knoxville leads USL League One with 36 points.
Which team scores the most goals in USL League One?
Charlotte Independence has the strongest attack in USL League One, scoring 2.40 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in USL League One?
Fort Wayne concedes the fewest goals in USL League One, 0.88 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in USL League One?
USL League One averages 2.85 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in USL League One?
Over 2.5 lands in 58% of USL League One matches.
How often do both teams score in USL League One?
BTTS lands in 55% of USL League One matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in USL League One?
Home teams win 55% of matches in USL League One.