The FCIAC girls soccer playoffs by the numbers

The Staples Wreckers head into the postseason with the No. 1 seed in the FCIAC playoffs. — Dave Stewart photo

The FCIAC girls soccer tournament kicks off this afternoon with four quarterfinal games at on tap for eight teams.

Here’s a look at some stats on the eight playoff teams, as well as how they fared this season against their quarterfinal opponents.

• To see an archive of the FCIAC’s champions and runners-up, click here• 

FCIAC Quarterfinals – Thurs., Oct. 25, at higher seeds

No. 8 Darien at No. 1 Staples, 3 p.m.

Regular Season Meeting at Staples, Oct. 12: Staples 3, Darien 1

Darien Blue Wave

Record: 9-5-2

Current Streak: Won 2

October: 4-3-1

Last two weeks: 1-2-1

Vs. Playoff Teams: 1-4-2

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 0 (last won in 2014)

Staples Wreckers

Record: 13-0-3

Current Streak: Won 4

October: 6-0-2

Last two weeks: 4-0-0

Vs. Playoff Teams: 4-0-3

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 4 (last won in 2014 – co-champs with Warde)


No. 7 McMahon at No. 2 St. Joseph, 3:15 p.m.

Regular Season Meeting at St. Joseph, Oct. 13: St. Joseph 2, Brien McMahon 0

Brien McMahon Senators

Record: 8-3-5

Current Streak: Won 1

October: 4-1-3

Last two weeks: 2-1-2

Vs. Playoff Teams: 0-3-4

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 0

St. Joseph Cadets

Record: 13-1-2

Current Streak: Lost 1

October: 6-1-1

Last two weeks: 3-1-1

Vs. Playoff Teams: 5-1-1

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 4 (last won in 2017)


No. 5 Wilton at No. 4 New Canaan, 4:30 p.m.

Regular Season Meeting at Wilton, Sept. 7: Wilton 2, New Canaan 1

Wilton Warriors

Record: 10-3-3

Current Streak: Won 3

October: 7-1-2

Last two weeks: 5-0-1

Vs. Playoff Teams: 2-3-2

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 9 (last won in 2005 – co-champs with Trumbull)

New Canaan Rams

Record: 11-4-1

Current Streak: Won 1

October: 5-2-1

Last two weeks: 3-2-0

Vs. Playoff Teams: 3-3-1

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 3 (last won in 2009 – co-champs with Ridgefield)


No. 6 Trumbull at No. 3 Ridgefield (13-2-1), 6 p.m.

Regular Season Meeting at Ridgefield, Sept. 13: Ridgefield 2, Trumbull 0

Trumbull Eagles

Record: 11-5-0

Current Streak: Won 3

October: 6-3-0

Last two weeks: 4-0-2

Vs. Playoff Teams: 2-5-0

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 8 (last won in 2006)

Ridgefield Tigers

Record: 13-2-1

Current Streak: Won 3

October: 4-2-1

Last two weeks: 3-2-0

Vs. Playoff Teams: 4-2-1

FCIAC Championships (since 1983): 8 (last won in 2016)

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