Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati

October 10, 2026

By FC Cincinnati

October 11^th, 2026

FC Cincinnati defeated Atlanta United FC, 3-1, Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to earn a crucial three points to keep the Orange and Blue above the playoff line in the tight, late-season Eastern Conference standings.

After a scoreless opening half, Kévin Denkey netted the night’s opening goal in the 52nd minute, as David Douděra sent a long ball ahead for Tom Barlow to head down for Denkey, who found his way into the box to finish home his 15th goal of the MLS season.

Miguel Almirón would equalize for Atlanta in the 69th minute, but the Orange and Blue would fight back and go ahead in the 84th minute with Tom Barlow controlling a sharp, direct pass from Kyle Smith and firing home a right-footed shot past Lucas Hoyos.