FC Cincinnati edged Columbus Crew 1–0 on Monday, 27 October 2025, at a sold-out TQL Stadium in a Major League Soccer Matchday 16 clash that kicked off at 22:45 UTC. The solitary goal came in the second half after a goalless first 45 minutes, with referee Rubiel Vazquez of the USA officiating. The result handed Cincinnati three points in the Eastern Conference, deepening Crew’s early-season struggles in the Hell is Real derby.

At Matchday 16, the win pushed FC Cincinnati into the upper h...