Birmingham Legion face Loudoun United on Sunday, Oct 18 at 11:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Birmingham Legion come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Loudoun United travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Birmingham Legion lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Birmingham Legion a slight edge, but Loudoun United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.