HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Context

HFX Wanderers FC host Cavalry FC at Wanderers Grounds in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage on 07 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC. The fixture brings together a home side battling in the lower half of the table against the current league leaders, adding extra weight to every point on offer at this stage of the 2026 season.

In the standings, HFX Wanderers FC sit 6th with 20 points from 20 matches and a goal difference of -6, while Cavalry FC top the table with 43 points from 19 matches and a goal difference of +26. That gap underlines the challenge facing the hosts, but HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC stats show a competitive history, particularly when the match is played at Wanderers Grounds, which keeps this Group Stage clash highly relevant in the race for positioning.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for Cavalry FC, but with several tight contests between the sides.

• Previous meetings: 5
• HFX Wanderers FC wins: 0
• Draws: 3
• Cavalry FC wins: 2

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC timeline, all five recorded meetings come from Canadian Premier League action across the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The rivalry has been shaped largely at ATCO Field, with one key encounter at Wanderers Grounds providing a different balance.

The most recent match was on 18 July 2026 in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage at ATCO Field, where Cavalry FC drew 1-1 with HFX Wanderers FC. The score was 0-0 at half-time before both teams found the net in the second half, underlining how competitive these fixtures can be even on Cavalry FC’s home turf. Earlier in the same 2026 Group Stage, on 06 June 2026 (kick-off on 06 June local, 07 June UTC) at ATCO Field, Cavalry FC earned a 2-0 home win over HFX Wanderers FC, turning a 0-0 half-time scoreline into a comfortable victory after the break.

In the 2025 Canadian Premier League Regular Season, the sides met three times. On 13 September 2025 at ATCO Field in Regular Season - 23, Cavalry FC defeated HFX Wanderers FC 3-1, having led 1-0 at half-time. Before that, on 09 August 2025 in Regular Season - 18, again at ATCO Field, Cavalry FC and HFX Wanderers FC played out a 0-0 draw, with neither side able to break the deadlock in either half. The earliest match in this sequence came on 14 June 2025 at Wanderers Grounds in Regular Season - 11, where HFX Wanderers FC and Cavalry FC drew 1-1; the hosts led 1-0 at half-time before Cavalry FC responded after the interval. Within this compact HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC timeline, Cavalry FC have generally had the upper hand, but the narrow margins and multiple draws show that HFX Wanderers FC can compete, especially at home.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers underline Cavalry FC’s superiority in results while highlighting that goals have been relatively modest across the series.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: HFX Wanderers FC 3 - 8 Cavalry FC
• Average Goals per Match: HFX Wanderers FC 0.60 vs Cavalry FC 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Wanderers Grounds: 1 matches played here — HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as home side), Cavalry FC won 0 (as away side), 1 draws
• At ATCO Field: 4 matches played here — Cavalry FC won 2 (as home side), HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 18 July 2026: Cavalry FC 1-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 06 June 2026: Cavalry FC 2-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 13 September 2025: Cavalry FC 3-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 23
• 09 August 2025: Cavalry FC 0-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 18
• 14 June 2025: HFX Wanderers FC 1-1 Cavalry FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 11

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 HFX Wanderers FC Matches Results and Stats

For HFX Wanderers FC, the picture is one of inconsistency. Season to date, they have 5 wins, 5 draws and 10 defeats from 20 league matches, scoring 28 goals and conceding 34. At Wanderers Grounds they have been more competitive, with 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9 home games, scoring and conceding 14. Their overall scoring rate sits at 1.4 goals per match, but they also concede 1.7 on average, and they have kept 4 clean sheets across the season while failing to score in 4 games. The season-long form string reflects a stop-start campaign, with no extended winning run and a tendency to drop points.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 5, Lose 10 (season to date)

Last 5 Cavalry FC Matches Results and Stats

Cavalry FC arrive in Halifax in far stronger overall form. Season to date, they have 13 wins, 4 draws and only 2 defeats from 19 matches, backed by 37 goals scored and just 11 conceded. Away from home, they have played 9 times, winning 5, drawing 2 and losing 2, with 14 goals for and 5 against, showing a solid travelling record. Their attack averages 1.9 goals per match overall and their defence concedes only 0.6 on average, supported by 8 clean sheets and just 3 matches without scoring. The form pattern features multiple winning spells, indicating a side that manages games effectively in both penalty areas.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across five head-to-head meetings, Cavalry FC have built a clear advantage with 2 wins and 3 draws, scoring 8 goals to HFX Wanderers FC’s 3. The venue split shows that HFX Wanderers FC have been harder to beat at Wanderers Grounds, where the only recorded match ended 1-1, while Cavalry FC have controlled most encounters at ATCO Field. When this historical record is combined with current league form — HFX Wanderers FC in 6th with a negative goal difference, and Cavalry FC leading the Canadian Premier League with a strong attack and outstanding defensive numbers — the trends lean towards the visitors having the statistical edge. However, the history of draws and the tighter contests in Halifax suggest that HFX Wanderers FC can make this a more balanced matchup at home, even against the league leaders.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC H2H Statistics updated on 02 September 2026.