Loudoun United vs Richmond Kickers: Rivalry Renewed in USL League One Cup

Loudoun United and Richmond Kickers renew their growing rivalry at Segra Field in a USL League One Cup Group 6 clash that already feels important despite the early stage of the competition.

Loudoun sit 4th in the group with 0 points after a single 2-1 home defeat, giving them a form line of L. Richmond are worse off in 6th, also on 0 points but with a goal difference of -5 after two straight losses (form: L-L), scoring just once and conceding six. Both sides are still searching for their first clean sheet in the competition.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head in competitive action slightly favours Richmond recently: they edged a 1-0 home win in the 2026 US Open Cup Round of 64, though Loudoun knocked them out of the 2024 US Open Cup on penalties after a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes. Loudoun, however, have dominated recent friendlies, winning 3-1 and 4-2.

With no confirmed absences listed and home advantage at Segra Field, Loudoun look better placed to respond, while Richmond must tighten a defence conceding an average of 3.0 goals per game. Expect a tight but attacking contest, with Loudoun United marginal favourites to take the points.