Forge vs Atlético Ottawa: Head-to-head Stats and Match Insights

Forge host Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field in Canadian Premier League Group Stage action on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. With Forge sitting high in the table and Atlético Ottawa close behind, this fixture carries clear implications for the upper positions in the Canadian Premier League standings and potential play-off seeding.

The record shows Forge on 42 points from 20 matches with a strong goal difference of +15, while Atlético Ottawa trail on 34 points from 21 games with a neutral goal difference. That context makes this Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats matchup a key measuring stick: Forge’s balanced attack and defence at home face an Ottawa side that scores freely but concedes heavily away, all in front of the Tim Hortons Field crowd.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Forge and Atlético Ottawa in competitive fixtures is tight and competitive.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Forge wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Atlético Ottawa wins: 2

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa timeline, the rivalry in the Canadian Premier League has already produced several meaningful contests across league and knockout stages. All five recorded meetings come from the 2025 and 2026 seasons, highlighting how quickly this matchup has developed competitive edge and balance.

The most recent encounter came on 24 May 2026 in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage at TD Place Stadium. Atlético Ottawa, playing at home, edged Forge 2-1 after a goalless first half, underlining Ottawa’s ability to turn tight games in their favour on home soil. Earlier in the same 2026 Group Stage, on 4 April 2026 at Tim Hortons Field, Forge had asserted their authority with a 2-0 home victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a controlled performance.

In the 2025 campaign, the sides met three times. On 26 October 2025, in the Canadian Premier League Semi-finals at Tim Hortons Field, Forge and Atlético Ottawa played a high-stakes knockout tie. The match was level 1-1 at half-time, but Atlético Ottawa emerged 2-1 winners by full-time, a pivotal result that showed Ottawa could win in Hamilton under pressure. During the 2025 Regular Season, the teams traded results: on 21 September 2025 at TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa drew 1-1 with Forge after leading 1-0 at half-time, while on 17 August 2025 at Tim Hortons Field, Forge posted a convincing 2-0 home win, again leading 1-0 at the break. Overall, the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa timeline underlines a rivalry where home advantage has often been decisive but not absolute.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight just how evenly matched these two clubs have been over their recent meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Forge 7 - 6 Atlético Ottawa
• Average Goals per Match: Forge 1.40 vs Atlético Ottawa 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Tim Hortons Field: 3 matches played here — Forge won 2 (as home side), Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At TD Place Stadium: 2 matches played here — Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as home side), Forge won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 24 May 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 Forge (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 4 April 2026: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 26 October 2025: Forge 1-2 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League Semi-finals
• 21 September 2025: Atlético Ottawa 1-1 Forge (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 24
• 17 August 2025: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 19

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s season to date profile in the 2026 Canadian Premier League underlines why they are pushing at the top of the table. Across 20 league matches, they have 13 wins, 3 draws and only 4 defeats, with 30 goals scored and 15 conceded. At Tim Hortons Field, Forge have been particularly strong: 7 wins, 2 draws and just 1 loss from 10 home games, scoring 14 and conceding only 6. Their overall scoring rate sits around one and a half goals per match, while they allow fewer than one per game, reflecting a balanced side with solid defensive structure and enough attacking threat to regularly secure three points.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 13, Draw 3, Lose 4 (season to date)

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa’s season to date shows a more volatile profile but still a strong competitive level. Over 21 league matches, they have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses, scoring 34 and conceding 34. At home they are efficient, with 7 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat from 11 matches and 21 goals scored, but their away form is more fragile: 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in 10 away fixtures, with 13 goals scored and 21 conceded. That negative away goal difference highlights a side that can create and score but often leaves space at the back when travelling, an important factor heading into Tim Hortons Field.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 4, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats point to a finely balanced rivalry with a slight edge to Forge in goals scored and home results, but with Atlético Ottawa having already proven they can win both in Hamilton and in high-pressure knockout settings. Forge’s strong 2026 league position, superior goal difference and excellent home record suggest they enter this Group Stage clash with a statistical advantage, especially given Ottawa’s defensive vulnerabilities away from TD Place Stadium. However, the head-to-head record of 2 wins each and 1 draw, plus Ottawa’s ability to take key matches such as the 2025 Semi-finals and the 2-1 home win in May 2026, indicates that this fixture remains highly competitive and tactically nuanced rather than one-sided.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.