Loudoun United vs Richmond Kickers: Rivalry Renewed in USL Cup Clash

Loudoun United and Richmond Kickers renew their growing rivalry at Segra Field in a USL League One Cup Group 6 clash that both sides badly need to ignite their campaigns.

Loudoun come in fourth in the group with 0 points from their only game (form: L), having lost 1-2 at home in their opener. They have scored once and conceded twice in the competition, failing to keep a clean sheet but at least finding the net in their lone outing. Richmond sit sixth with 0 points from two matches (form: L-L), scoring just one goal and conceding six, including a heaviest defeat of 0-4 at home. They are still searching for their first clean sheet and have already failed to score once.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head in competitive action, Richmond edged the most recent meeting 1-0 at City Stadium in the 2026 US Open Cup Round of 64, but Loudoun knocked them out of the 2024 US Open Cup on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Loudoun have also won the last two friendlies, 3-1 and 4-2.

With home advantage and slightly stronger recent scoring numbers, Loudoun United look better placed, but Richmond’s cup win in April suggests a tight contest. Verdict: Loudoun United to edge it, with both teams capable of scoring.