USL1 Lexington Sporting Club

Lexington SC Hosts Second Leg of Rivalry with One Knoxville SC

Published on May 26, 2023 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Lexington Sporting Club News Release


LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lexington Sporting Club returns home Saturday to take on One Knoxville SC, kicking off at 7 p.m. inside Toyota Stadium.

The match will mark the first rematch for Lexington SC (2-5-1, 7 points) and the second leg of the rivalry with One Knox (4-3-2, 14 points), who claimed the initial meeting. Prior to the season starting, the two sides

officially announced a formal rivalry to be played out during the three regular season matches.

Lexington is coming off a 2-1 road loss to Richmond Kickers, in which the hosts controlled much of the possession and momentum. Don Smart converted a late penalty for Lexington, but it proved too late for a comeback.

One Knox has surged to third place in the league with four wins and two draws, most recently defeating Greenville Triumph SC by a 2-1 final. The club enters Saturday coming off two consecutive victories.

TUNE IN

The match will be streaming on ESPN+

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MATCH NOTES

Lexington SC will be wearing its new Spark Kit-the official third kit for the men's first team. Fans can purchase their own kit here, and kits will also be available for sale at the match. Fans in attendance can also purchase the

"Item of the Game" for $15.

One Knox struck first in the club's first meeting when Jimmie Villalobos scored on a penalty kick in the 17th minute. Lexington bounced back when Smart scored a penalty of his own in the 28th minute. Unfortunately for the new expansion side, a Jake Keegan goal in the 40th minute and a red card to Smart spelled defeat.

Lexington SC currently ranks third in the league in big chances created at 16. The only clubs that currently rank higher are North Carolina FC and South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Lexington SC has scored five goals this season from five separate players, including Smart, Khalid Balogun, Soso Kim, Nico Brown and Owen Green. Balogun and Smart co-lead the team with two goals, while Tate Robertson paces the squad with two assists.

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