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Vancouver FC vs Forge Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Vancouver FC host Forge at Willoughby Community Park Stadium in Canadian Premier League Group Stage action on 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. With the regular phase entering a decisive stretch, every point matters for both sides in the league table.

The standings underline the stakes of this Vancouver FC vs Forge clash. Vancouver FC sit 4th with 31 points from 23 matches and a goal difference of +2, trying to consolidate a top-half position. Forge are 2nd with 46 points from 22 games and a +18 goal difference, firmly in the title and top-seed conversation. For anyone studying Vancouver FC vs Forge stats, this is a meeting between a solid home side and one of the league’s most complete teams.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Forge-leaning matchup across their Canadian Premier League meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Vancouver FC wins: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Forge wins: 3

Vancouver FC vs Forge Timeline & Historical Context

The Vancouver FC vs Forge timeline in league play is compact but revealing, spanning fixtures across the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Premier League seasons. All five recorded meetings have come in league competition, giving a clear, competition-consistent picture of how these sides match up.

The earliest fixture in the record is from 23 August 2025 in the Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 20 round at Willoughby Community Park Stadium. Vancouver FC hosted Forge and fell 0-1, after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That result established an early pattern of Forge being able to manage tight away games in British Columbia. On 4 October 2025, the sides met again at Tim Hortons Field in Regular Season - 26. Forge led 1-0 at half-time but Vancouver FC responded, with the match finishing Forge 1-1 Vancouver FC, the only draw in the series so far.

The rivalry intensified in the 2026 Group Stage. On 12 April 2026 at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, Vancouver FC again hosted Forge and were edged 0-1, with the match goalless at half-time before Forge found the decisive goal. Two further meetings at Tim Hortons Field followed. On 1 July 2026, Forge 3-2 Vancouver FC produced the highest-scoring encounter between the sides: Vancouver FC led 2-0 at half-time, only for Forge to overturn the deficit and win 3-2 in the Group Stage. Most recently, on 7 August 2026, Forge again hosted but this time Vancouver FC secured a 0-1 away victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding on for their first win in the head-to-head. Together, these matches form a clear Vancouver FC vs Forge timeline of tightly contested league fixtures, with Forge generally on top but Vancouver FC proving they can win away.

Vancouver FC vs Forge Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture underlines Forge’s edge but also shows that Vancouver FC are increasingly competitive in this matchup.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Vancouver FC 5 - 7 Forge
  • Average Goals per Match: Vancouver FC 1.00 vs Forge 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Willoughby Community Park Stadium: 2 matches played here — Vancouver FC won 0 (as home side), Forge won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Tim Hortons Field: 3 matches played here — Forge won 1 (as home side), Vancouver FC won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Vancouver FC vs Forge Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Vancouver FC vs Forge last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 7 August 2026: Forge 0-1 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 0-1) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 1 July 2026: Forge 3-2 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 0-2) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 12 April 2026: Vancouver FC 0-1 Forge (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 4 October 2025: Forge 1-1 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 26
  • 23 August 2025: Vancouver FC 0-1 Forge (Half-time: 0-1) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 20

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Vancouver FC Matches Results and Stats

For Vancouver FC, the most reliable picture comes from their season to date in the 2026 Canadian Premier League. They have played 23 league matches, winning 9, drawing 4 and losing 10. At home, they have been stronger: 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from 11 games at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, scoring 17 and conceding 11. Across the season, Vancouver FC average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, with 3 clean sheets and 8 matches without scoring, highlighting some inconsistency in attack but a generally competitive profile.

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

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s season to date form is that of a title contender. They have played 22 league matches, winning 14, drawing 4 and losing just 4. Their home record at Tim Hortons Field is outstanding (8 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), while their away form is also strong with 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from 11 away fixtures. Forge average 1.5 goals scored per match and only 0.7 conceded, backed by 10 clean sheets and just 4 games without scoring. This combination of consistent scoring and defensive solidity explains their 2nd-place position and superior goal difference.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 14, Draw 4, Lose 4 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current league form point to Forge entering this fixture as the statistically stronger side. They lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Vancouver FC’s 1, have scored more goals in the series, and have been particularly effective away at Willoughby Community Park Stadium with two wins from two visits. Season to date, Forge’s superior goal difference, higher points total, stronger defensive numbers, and greater number of clean sheets all support that advantage. However, Vancouver FC’s improved performance at Tim Hortons Field on 7 August 2026, when they claimed a 0-1 away win, shows they are capable of upsetting the pattern. With Vancouver FC generally solid at home and Forge consistently strong overall, the statistical trends suggest a competitive contest in which Forge hold the edge, but the gap has narrowed enough to keep this matchup tactically and statistically intriguing.

Vancouver FC vs Forge H2H Statistics updated on 21 September 2026.

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