FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 11, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (2-8-2, 8 PTS) hits the road Friday evening to take on Lexington SC (4-5-2, 14 PTS) in the penultimate match of the 2026 Gainbridge Super League campaign. The clubs meet for the second and final time this season, with Fort Lauderdale looking to complete the season sweep after earning a dominant victory over the defending champions on Oct. 11 at Amerant Bank Field. Fort Lauderdale aims to close the campaign on a high note, while Lexington sits just below the playoff line and is in need of valuable points. With the season nearing its conclusion, Friday’s matchup presents an opportunity for Fort Lauderdale to build momentum heading into 2027 while potentially playing spoiler in the playoff race.
Fort Lauderdale United enters Friday’s matchup following a draw against Tampa Bay Sun FC, earning points for the fourth time this season. The club has found its best form of the campaign in recent weeks, earning points in three of its last five matches with one win and two draws. The attack is led by Sh’nia Gordon, who continues to be one of the league’s most productive forwards and is one of just six players with at least five goals and one assist this season. Defensively, Ella Simpson leads the league with 80 clearances, while fellow defender Kelsey Oyler paces all players with 23 tackles won and is tied for the league lead with 25 interceptions. Between the posts, Haley Craig leads all goalkeepers with 45 saves and enters Friday’s match following her third clean sheet of the season. With Fort Lauderdale looking to complete the season sweep against a Lexington side fighting for a playoff spot, the club will need another strong all-around performance to carry its recent momentum into Friday’s matchup.
Lexington SC enters Friday’s matchup looking to turn around its recent form, having suffered back-to-back losses to Carolina Ascent and DC Power FC while earning just one win in its last five matches. Despite the recent struggles, the defending champions face a pivotal home finale as they sit fifth in the standings, just one point below the playoff line, with a postseason berth still within reach. The attack is led by October Team of the Month honorees Cat Barry and Addie McCain, two of the league’s most accomplished players. The duo has combined for 10 goals this season, while Sarah Griffith and Hannah White have each added two. Defensively, Regan Steigleder ranks tied for eighth in the league with 46 clearances, while goalkeeper Ryan Campbell remains among the league leaders with 30 saves and three clean sheets. With Lexington fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive, Fort Lauderdale will face a motivated side with plenty at stake in its final home match of the campaign.
Matchup History
The clubs are meeting for the second and final time this season after Fort Lauderdale earned a statement win at Amerant Bank Field on October 11.
Where to Watch
The match is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET. It will be streamed on the Peacock app and locally broadcasted on H&I. The direct link to watch the match can be found here.
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