Match preview: Gotham FC – Utah Royals
Match overview
Gotham FC host Utah Royals in National Women's Soccer League 2026. The fixture is part of matchday 27. The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. It is due to be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, United States, a venue with a capacity of 25,000.
Competition position
Gotham FC sit 1st with 58 points after 29 matches. Their record is 17 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 5 loss(es), with 37 goals scored, 23 conceded and a goal difference of +14. That position currently falls in the “NWSL Shield” zone.
Utah Royals sit 6th with 47 points after 29 matches. Their record is 14 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 10 loss(es), with 44 goals scored, 37 conceded and a goal difference of +7. That position currently falls in the “NWSL Playoffs” zone.
Recent form
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Gotham FC have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es). They scored 8 goals, conceded 5 and recorded 0 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Gotham FC beat Orlando Pride 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League.
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Utah Royals have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 loss(es). They scored 3 goals, conceded 7 and recorded 1 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Utah Royals drew 0-0 with Seattle Reign FC in National Women's Soccer League.
Head-to-head record
The data available before kick-off contains 1 direct meeting(s) between Gotham FC and Utah Royals: 1 win(s) for Gotham FC, 0 draw(s) and 0 win(s) for Utah Royals. The aggregate goal count is 3 to 1 from the perspective of the current fixture. The latest available meeting ended 1-3 between Utah Royals and Gotham FC in National Women's Soccer League.
Players to watch
Jaedyn Shaw is Gotham FC's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 4 goal(s). In goal, Ann-Katrin Berger has 41 save(s), 7 clean sheet(s) in the competition data available before kick-off.
Cloé Lacasse is Utah Royals's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 5 goal(s). In goal, Mandy McGlynn has 20 save(s), 4 clean sheet(s) in the competition data available before kick-off.
Coaches and practical information
Gotham FC are coached by Juan Carlos Amorós, while Utah Royals are coached by Jimmy Coenraets. The listed broadcast information for the match is: NWSL+.
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