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Sporting Jax faces Hartford Athletic in critical match for playoff hopes

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Sporting Jax faces Hartford Athletic in critical match for playoff hopes
Summary

Sporting Jax meets Hartford Athletic at Trinity Health Stadium on September 16. The Jax must secure a victory to avoid mathematical elimination from playoff contention in the USL Championship. Currently sitting last in the standings with 14 points, Sporting Jax needs to win all remaining games to stay in the race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Hartford Athletic, positioned fifth with 34 points, previously defeated Sporting Jax 3-0 in their inaugural match this season.

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  • •Match scheduled for 6 p.m. on September 16 in Hartford, Conn.
  • •Sporting Jax holds a record of 3-16-5 this season.
  • •Hartford Athletic is led by Barry Coffey, who has six goals.
  • •Sporting Jax needs to win all six remaining matches to qualify.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sporting Jax men fight to stave off mathematical elimination
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Sporting Jax travels north to meet Hartford Athletic in USL Championship men's soccer. Here's what fans need to know.

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