Forge vs York United Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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 home side arrive as one of the leading contenders in the 2026 campaign, while York United are battling in the lower half of the table, adding clear competitive tension to this fixture.

With Forge currently 2nd on 41 points and a +15 goal difference after 19 matches, and York United sitting 7th on 18 points with a -15 goal difference from 17 games, this Group Stage clash could have major implications for both ends of the standings. In this context, Forge vs York United stats and historical trends provide a strong guide to how this matchup typically plays out, especially with Forge’s impressive home record and York’s struggles away from York Lions Stadium.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear advantage for Forge across the recent Forge vs York United head-to-head meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Forge wins: 4
• Draws: 1
• York United wins: 0

Forge vs York United Timeline & Historical Context

The available Forge vs York United timeline highlights a rivalry that has been one-sided in competitive play, with Forge consistently finding ways to take points both home and away. All five recorded matches come from Canadian Premier League action across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and Forge have yet to lose in this sequence.

The earliest match in this dataset took place on 29 June 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in the Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 13 round. Forge and York United played out a 2-2 draw, with Forge as the home side. The score was 1-2 to York United at half-time before Forge recovered to level the match 2-2 by full-time, underlining an early pattern of resilience from the Hamilton club.

From there, Forge began to turn the fixture firmly in their favour. On 9 August 2025, in Regular Season - 18 at York Lions Stadium, York United hosted but Forge came away 2-1 winners after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. That was followed by a dominant 3-0 Forge home victory on 18 October 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in Regular Season - 28, with Forge leading 2-0 at the break and closing out a comprehensive win.

The 2026 Group Stage has only reinforced that trend. On 7 June 2026 at York Lions Stadium, York United again hosted Forge and fell 4-1, with Forge already 2-0 ahead by half-time. Most recently, on 26 July 2026, also at York Lions Stadium in the Group Stage, York United took a 1-1 draw into half-time but Forge pulled away to win 3-1 by full-time. Across this Forge vs York United timeline, Forge have repeatedly shown the ability to control games, respond to adversity, and finish strongly.

Forge vs York United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Forge’s dominance, both in results and scoring output.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Forge 14 - 6 York United
• Average Goals per Match: Forge 2.80 vs York United 1.20

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: 1-2) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 13

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s 2026 season to date points to a well-balanced, high-performing side. They have 13 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats from 19 league matches, with 29 goals scored and only 14 conceded. At home, Forge are especially strong: 7 wins, 1 draw and just 1 loss from 9 games at Tim Hortons Field, scoring 13 and allowing only 5. Their overall scoring average sits at 1.5 goals per match, while they concede just 0.7, backed by 9 clean sheets and only 4 matches without scoring. This combination of defensive solidity and consistent attacking output gives Forge significant momentum heading into this fixture.

• Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 13, Draw 2, Lose 4

Last 5 York United Matches Results and Stats

York United’s 2026 season to date paints a more difficult picture. They have 4 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats from 17 league matches, with 22 goals scored and 37 conceded. At York Lions Stadium they have been competitive (3 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses, 15 goals for and 19 against), but their away form is a concern: just 1 win, 4 draws and 4 losses from 9 away games, scoring 7 and conceding 18. York average 1.3 goals per match but allow 2.2, with only 2 clean sheets all season and 2 matches where they failed to score. Against a strong Forge side, these defensive numbers are a clear vulnerability.

• Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 4, Draw 6, Lose 7

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across both the historical head-to-head record and the current 2026 season metrics, the balance of evidence leans strongly toward Forge. They hold a 4-1-0 advantage in direct meetings, with a 14-6 aggregate goal count and dominant performances both at Tim Hortons Field and at York Lions Stadium. Forge’s season to date reinforces this edge, with a strong home record, low goals conceded, and a high number of clean sheets, while York United struggle defensively and have found wins hard to come by away from home. While football remains unpredictable, the existing Forge vs York United stats suggest that the home side enter this Group Stage clash as clear favourites on historical and current form.

Forge vs York United H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.