Nashville SC Targets MLS Points Record Against Austin

Nashville SC traveled to face Austin FC on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, seeking to strengthen its Supporters Shield position and continue a run toward the MLS single season points record. The league leader entered the match with 60 points from 27 games.

According to mlssoccer.com, Nashville held first place in the Supporters Shield standings with an 18-3-6 record and a 10 point advantage over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The club was on pace for 75 points, which would surpass Inter Miami CF's MLS record of 74 points set in 2024.

Nashville needed 15 points from its final seven regular season matches to set the new mark, according to mlssoccer.com. The team had averaged 2.22 points per game through its first 27 matches and had already secured an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs berth.

Austin FC entered the matchup trying to stay alive in the Western Conference playoff race. The Austin Chronicle reported that the club had gone eight matches without a loss since Aug. 19, but five of those results were draws.

Austin FC interim coach Davy Arnaud described the challenge of facing the league leader before the match.

"Nashville is very good, and we understand that. Listen, there is not an easy game in this league," said Davy Arnaud, Austin FC interim coach.

The Austin Chronicle reported that Austin sat 13th in the Western Conference and was five points outside the playoff picture. The club had a 5-5-5 record against teams above the play-in line in either conference.

Arnaud also highlighted Austin's approach against difficult opponents during the final playoff push.

"We say the most important thing is for us to be tough to beat," said Davy Arnaud, Austin FC interim coach.

After that statement, Arnaud continued discussing his squad's competitiveness against top MLS teams.

"I think you’ve seen these guys, they’re up for any challenge. I think they’ve shown that," said Davy Arnaud, Austin FC interim coach.

Nashville entered the match after a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC, with Hany Mukhtar scoring both goals, according to sports.yahoo.com. The club's leading attacking group of Sam Surridge, Mukhtar and Cristian Espinoza had combined for 55 goal contributions during the season.

According to mlssoccer.com, Surridge had 16 goals and two assists, Mukhtar had 13 goals and seven assists, and Espinoza had four goals and 13 assists. Nashville also allowed the fewest goals in MLS with 21 conceded.

Fox Sports reported that Austin had scored 35 goals and conceded 47 before the meeting, while Nashville had recorded two consecutive shutout wins. The teams were scheduled to continue their regular season campaigns after the match with Nashville hosting Sporting Kansas City on Oct. 14.