Sporting JAX vs Tampa Bay Rowdies: USL League One Cup Clash

Sporting JAX welcome Tampa Bay Rowdies to Hodges Stadium in a USL League One Cup Group 7 clash that could prove decisive for both sides’ group ambitions.

The hosts sit 3rd in the group on 4 points after three games, with a negative goal difference (4 scored, 5 conceded) and form reading L-W-L. At home in this competition they have played once, losing 0-1 and failing to score, though overall they average 1.0 goal for and 1.0 against per match.

Tampa Bay arrive as group leaders, 1st with 6 points from two matches, boasting a +5 goal difference (6-1) and perfect form: W-W. They have been prolific, averaging 3.0 goals per game and winning both home (2-0) and away (4-1) so far.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, Tampa Bay have won both recent meetings: 1-0 at Hodges Stadium in April 2026 in the USL Championship, and 1-0 in a February 2026 club friendly, without conceding in either.

With Tampa Bay’s sharper attack and stronger defensive record in this competition, and given their 2-0 H2H edge this year, the data points towards an away win, with the Rowdies favored to take all three points.