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HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

HFX Wanderers FC host Atlético Ottawa at Wanderers Grounds in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage on 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The home side arrive in mid-table, sitting 5th with 26 points from 23 matches and a goal difference of -3, while Atlético Ottawa occupy 3rd place on 34 points despite a slightly worse goal difference of -5. With the regular season entering a decisive phase, this fixture could have a direct impact on the battle for playoff positioning.

From a league perspective, HFX Wanderers FC have been stronger at home than away, taking 4 wins from 11 home matches, while Atlético Ottawa have built their season mainly on a solid home record and a more fragile away profile. That context adds extra intrigue to the HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats, as the visitors try to protect their top-three spot and the hosts look to close the gap in the Canadian Premier League standings.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear Atlético Ottawa edge in recent Canadian Premier League meetings between these two clubs.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • HFX Wanderers FC wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Atlético Ottawa wins: 5

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa timeline in competitive action, all available meetings come from Canadian Premier League play across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and every one of them has gone the way of Atlético Ottawa. The sequence underlines a one-sided pattern that HFX Wanderers FC will be desperate to challenge in front of their own supporters.

The most recent clash came on 8 August 2026 at TD Place Stadium in the Group Stage. Atlético Ottawa, playing at home, overturned a half-time deficit to beat HFX Wanderers FC 2-1, having trailed 0-1 at the break. Earlier in the same 2026 season, on 1 July 2026 at Wanderers Grounds, HFX Wanderers FC again struggled to contain Ottawa’s attack, losing 3-1 after going into half-time 0-3 down. The first 2026 meeting on 17 May 2026 in Ottawa finished 1-0 to Atlético Ottawa, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time and seeing out the result.

In the 2025 Canadian Premier League season, the pattern was already established. On 18 October 2025 at Wanderers Grounds in Regular Season - 28, Atlético Ottawa earned a 1-0 away win after a goalless first half. Earlier that campaign, on 18 July 2025 at TD Place Stadium in Regular Season - 15, Atlético Ottawa again prevailed 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time. Across these five fixtures, Ottawa have consistently found ways to manage games both home and away, while HFX Wanderers FC have yet to take a point from this specific matchup.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Atlético Ottawa’s dominance, but they also reveal scoring patterns that could shape expectations for the upcoming meeting.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: HFX Wanderers FC 3 - 9 Atlético Ottawa
  • Average Goals per Match: HFX Wanderers FC 0.60 vs Atlético Ottawa 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Wanderers Grounds: 3 matches played here — HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as home side), Atlético Ottawa won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At TD Place Stadium: 2 matches played here — Atlético Ottawa won 2 (as home side), HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 8 August 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-1) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 1 July 2026: HFX Wanderers FC 1-3 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 0-3) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 17 May 2026: Atlético Ottawa 1-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 18 October 2025: HFX Wanderers FC 0-1 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 28
  • 18 July 2025: Atlético Ottawa 2-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 15

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 HFX Wanderers FC Matches Results and Stats

For HFX Wanderers FC, the picture from the league table and season statistics suggests inconsistency but also a degree of resilience at home. Season to date, they have 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 defeats from 23 matches, scoring 35 and conceding 38. At Wanderers Grounds they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in 11 games, with 19 goals scored and 18 conceded, indicating competitive home performances and a near-even goal balance. Overall, they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match across the season, with 5 clean sheets and only 4 matches in which they failed to score, pointing to an attack that usually finds a way onto the scoresheet even when results are mixed.

  • Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 7, Draw 5, Lose 11

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa arrive with a stronger overall record but a clear split between home and away form. Season to date they have 10 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats from 23 league matches, scoring 34 and conceding 39. At TD Place Stadium they have been impressive, with 7 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses in 12 home games. Away from home, however, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats in 11 matches, conceding 24 goals on their travels at an average of 2.2 per game. Overall they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, with 4 clean sheets and 5 games in which they have failed to score. That profile suggests a side capable of winning but also vulnerable defensively when playing away.

  • Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 10, Draw 4, Lose 9

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the numbers together, the historical HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats are heavily tilted toward the visitors: five wins from five, a 9-3 aggregate scoreline, and perfect records for Ottawa both at TD Place Stadium and at Wanderers Grounds. However, the broader 2026 league context introduces nuance. HFX Wanderers FC are relatively solid at home and average more than a goal per game in front of their fans, while Atlético Ottawa’s away record shows as many vulnerabilities as strengths, with a high goals-against figure on their travels. History points firmly toward Atlético Ottawa, but current season trends hint that HFX Wanderers FC have a platform at Wanderers Grounds to make this contest more competitive than past head-to-head meetings suggest.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa H2H Statistics updated on 21 September 2026.

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