Five-goal match ends with Nashville SC defeating Austin FC 4-1

Final score

Five goals were scored Saturday as Nashville SC defeated host Austin FC 4-1 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Nashville SC, the visiting team, scored four goals, while Austin FC scored one. The match was played Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Nashville strikes first

Nashville SC took a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute when Reed Baker-Whiting scored. That was the only goal before halftime, leaving Nashville SC ahead by one goal after the opening 45 minutes.

Nashville SC added to its lead in the 67th minute through Elias Saad. Austin FC then scored in the 76th minute, with Brandon Vázquez making it a 2-1 match.

Late goals settle the score

Nashville SC restored its two-goal advantage in the 88th minute when Shak Mohammed scored. Hany Mukhtar added Nashville SC’s fourth goal in the first minute of stoppage time, listed as 90'+1'.

Those goals completed the five-goal total and produced the final score of Nashville SC 4, Austin FC 1. Nashville SC scored in the 30th, 67th, 88th and 90'+1' minutes, while Austin FC’s goal came in the 76th minute.

Records and match statistics

Austin FC’s record after the match was 7-10-11. Nashville SC’s record was 19-6-3.

Brandon Vázquez led Austin FC with five total shots, and Sam Surridge led Nashville SC with five total shots. Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver made seven saves, while Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake made four saves.

Sources

ESPN