Charleston Battery Faces Birmingham Legion FC in USL Championship Clash

The Charleston Battery will host Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday, March 21, at Patriots Point, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast locally on Palmetto Sports Network, marking the first meeting between the two teams in the 2026 USL Championship season.

Recent Form and Standings

The Battery (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws, 3 points) return to league play after a bye in Week 2, having previously defeated defending champions Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2-1, with goals from Sean Suber and Wilmer Cabrera. They also advanced in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win over Florida Badgers FC, courtesy of a brace from Colton Swan. Birmingham (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, 1 point) secured their first point of the season with a 0-0 draw against Hartford Athletic on Wednesday, but they’ve had a longer rest period after not playing in Week 2 or qualifying for the U.S. Open Cup.

Currently, Charleston sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, while Birmingham is in tenth.

Head-to-Head History

This will be the 13th all-time meeting between Charleston and Birmingham, with the Battery holding a 7-3-2 advantage in the series, including wins in six of the last seven encounters. Last year’s results were split, with one draw and one win for Charleston.

Key Storylines

• New Player Introductions: Sean Suber, Wilmer Cabrera, and Nathan Messer have made strong impressions in their debuts for the Battery, contributing to both goals in the recent victories.
• Birmingham’s Rest: Legion FC benefits from a week-and-a-half of rest, having not played during Week 2 or in the U.S. Open Cup.
• Defensive Records: In head-to-head matches, the average total goals scored is 2.17, with both teams scoring in 6 of the 12 previous meetings.

What to Expect

Charleston Battery has a strong record against Birmingham, winning 6 of the last 7 meetings. Birmingham Legion has scored in 11 of their last 12 away matches. The Battery have scored in the first half at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.

Where to Watch

The match will be available on ESPN+ and Palmetto Sports Network.