Alta vs Orange County SC: USL League One Cup Clash

Alta and Orange County SC meet again at Lancaster Municipal Stadium with both sides desperate to kick-start their USL League One Cup campaigns.

The Group 2 clash in the USL Cup 2026 comes with the teams sitting next to each other at the bottom of the section: Orange County SC are 5th and Alta 6th, both on 0 points from two matches. Alta have scored just once and conceded four (goal difference -3), while Orange County SC have two goals for and four against (goal difference -2). Form lines are identical: both arrive on L-L, with Alta yet to play at home in the competition and Orange County SC losing once at home and once away.

There is recent knockout history between the clubs. In the 2025 US Open Cup 3rd Round, Alta drew 2-2 with Orange County SC at Lancaster Municipal Stadium before winning 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes.

Season statistics suggest a tight game: Alta average 0.5 goals for and 2.0 against per match, Orange County SC 1.0 for and 2.0 against, and neither has kept a clean sheet. With no confirmed injuries listed, both coaches should have full squads available.