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

Loudoun United and Richmond Kickers renew their regional rivalry at Segra Field in a USL League One Cup Group 6 clash that already feels important for both sides’ qualification hopes.

Loudoun sit 4th in the group with 0 points after a single 1-2 home defeat, giving them a form line of L. Richmond are worse off in 6th, having lost both of their matches (all at home) with a goal difference of -5 and a form line of L-L. Neither side has kept a clean sheet in the competition so far, and both are still searching for their first Cup win of the 2026 campaign.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head in competitive action slightly favors Richmond recently: they beat Loudoun 1-0 at City Stadium 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 enjoyed the upper hand in friendlies, winning the last two meetings 3-1 and 4-2.

With no confirmed absences listed and home advantage at Segra Field, Loudoun United look marginally better placed to respond, but Richmond’s recent cup win in April suggests a tight, low-scoring contest is likely.