Forge vs York United Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings
Forge host York United at Tim Hortons Field in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. The Hamilton side come into this fixture as one of the league’s pacesetters, sitting 2nd in the table on 41 points with a goal difference of +15 after 19 matches. Their strong home record at Tim Hortons Field makes this Forge vs York United stats matchup particularly significant in the race for top positions.
York United arrive in a very different situation, placed 7th with 18 points from 17 matches and a goal difference of -15. With only one away win in the league so far this season, every point is crucial for York United to climb away from the lower reaches of the Canadian Premier League standings. The stakes are clear: Forge are looking to consolidate a title-challenging campaign, while York United need to disrupt the Forge vs York United stats narrative that has recently tilted heavily toward the hosts.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a clear recent advantage for Forge in this head-to-head matchup.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Forge wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- York United wins: 0
Forge vs York United Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Forge vs York United timeline from the available competitive fixtures, Forge have established consistent control across league meetings. All five recorded matches come from the Canadian Premier League, spanning the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with no York United victory in that run.
The earliest match in this sequence took place on 29 June 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in the Regular Season - 13 round. Forge and York United drew 2-2, with Forge as the home side and York United the visitors after a 2-2 half-time scoreline. That draw is the only time York United have avoided defeat in these listed encounters. Forge then followed up as hosts again on 18 October 2025 in Regular Season - 28, winning 3-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time, underlining their dominance at Tim Hortons Field.
The rivalry then shifted to York Lions Stadium, where York United hosted three consecutive fixtures. On 9 August 2025 in Regular Season - 18, York United lost 1-2 at home after a 1-1 half-time score. In 2026 Group Stage action, York United again struggled to contain Forge at York Lions Stadium: on 7 June 2026 they were beaten 1-4 (0-2 at half-time), and on 26 July 2026 they fell 1-3 (1-1 at half-time). Across this Forge vs York United timeline, the pattern is clear: Forge have taken maximum points in four of five matches, including three straight away wins at York Lions Stadium.
Forge vs York United Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head statistics underline Forge’s superiority both in results and scoring output.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Forge 14 - 5 York United
- Average Goals per Match: Forge 2.80 vs York United 1.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Tim Hortons Field: 2 matches played here — Forge won 1 (as home side), York United won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
- At York Lions Stadium: 3 matches played here — York United won 0 (as home side), Forge won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
Forge vs York United Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Forge vs York United last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 26 July 2026: York United 1-3 Forge (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
- 7 June 2026: York United 1-4 Forge (Half-time: 0-2) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
- 18 October 2025: Forge 3-0 York United (Half-time: 2-0) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 28
- 9 August 2025: York United 1-2 Forge (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 18
- 29 June 2025: Forge 2-2 York United (Half-time: 2-2) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 13
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats
Forge’s recent league form supports their strong position in the table. With 13 wins from 19 matches season to date, they have combined a solid defense with consistent scoring. At home, Forge have 7 wins from 9 games, conceding only 5 goals and averaging 1.4 scored per match, which suggests a well-balanced side that controls matches at Tim Hortons Field. Overall, Forge average 1.5 goals scored and just 0.7 conceded per game, with 9 clean sheets and only 4 matches all season where they have failed to score.
- Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 13, Draw 2, Lose 4
Last 5 York United Matches Results and Stats
York United’s season to date paints a more volatile picture. With 4 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats from 17 matches, they have struggled particularly in defense, conceding 37 goals (an average of 2.2 per match). Away from home, York United have just 1 win in 9 games, with 4 draws and 4 losses, scoring 0.8 goals per away match and conceding 2.0. They have managed only 2 clean sheets all season, and their goal difference of -15 highlights the challenge they face against a high-performing Forge side.
- Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 4, Draw 6, Lose 7
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across both historical head-to-head numbers and current Canadian Premier League form, the trends lean strongly toward Forge. They lead the Forge vs York United stats with 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 meetings, outscoring York United 14-5 and winning all three matches at York Lions Stadium. At Tim Hortons Field, Forge have yet to lose to York United in the listed fixtures and boast one of the league’s best home records this season. York United, meanwhile, arrive with a negative goal difference, a fragile defense, and only one away league win. While football always allows for surprises, the statistical profile ahead of this Group Stage clash points to Forge holding the clear historical and current edge.
Forge vs York United H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.






