High-stakes Barrel Brawl Finale

Matchup: One Knoxville SC (7-9-7, 7th) vs. Lexington SC (6-10-6, 10th)
Venue: Regal Soccer Stadium; Knoxville, Tenn.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 78°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #KNXvLEX | #BarrelBrawl
Series (First Meeting): 1-0-1, KNX (2023)

WHAT MATTERS

• Can Knoxville claim the crown?: Knoxville will aim to clinch its second series victory over a League One club this season (Central Valley) and the 2023 Barrel Brawl crown with a win or draw against Lexington.
• Lexington looking to avoid defeat: In its final regular season matchup with Knoxville, Lexington will need to claim a victory over its rival in order to avoid a winless season series against a league opponent for the first time.
• Home disadvantage?: Knoxville and Lexington have struggled at home and on the road, respectively, in recent weeks. One Knox is 1-3-1 in its last five contests at Regal Soccer Stadium while LSC is 1-4-0 in road matches during that same span.

PLAYER TO WATCH

• Tate Robertson (LEX): One of Lexington’s handful of breakout stars, Robertson recorded his second consecutive one-goal, one-assist match on Saturday to earn a spot on the Team of the Week.

AVAILABILITY REPORT

• KNX: D - Jordan Skelton (out, suspension)
• LEX: None reported

TEAM MATCH PREVIEWS

• Lexington