Vancouver FC vs Forge: Head-to-Head Record and Match Stats

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 Vancouver FC currently 4th on 31 points and Forge sitting 2nd on 46 points, this fixture has clear implications for the upper half of the table and potential postseason positioning. For anyone studying Vancouver FC vs Forge stats, this matchup offers a strong sample of recent meetings across the last two league seasons.

Vancouver FC have been solid at home in 2026, winning 6 of 11 league matches on their own ground, while Forge have been one of the league’s most consistent sides overall with 14 wins from 22 fixtures and the best defensive record in the division. The stakes are high for Vancouver FC as they look to protect a top-four place, while Forge aim to keep pressure on the top of the Canadian Premier League standings and reaffirm their superiority in this pairing.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling head-to-head history between Vancouver FC and Forge in league play.

• 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 is concentrated in Canadian Premier League competition across the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The earliest meeting in the current dataset came on 23 August 2025 in Regular Season - 20 at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, where Forge travelled west and secured a 1-0 away win. Forge led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage through full time, setting an early pattern of being able to manage tight games on Vancouver FC’s pitch.

On 4 October 2025, the sides met again at Tim Hortons Field in Regular Season - 26. Forge took a 1-0 lead into the break and looked on course for another home victory, but Vancouver FC found a response in the second half to draw 1-1. That result remains the only draw in the series and showed Vancouver FC could compete in Hamilton despite Forge’s strong home profile.

The rivalry carried into the 2026 Group Stage. On 12 April 2026 at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, Forge again edged a low-scoring contest, winning 1-0 away after a goalless first half. Then, on 1 July 2026 at Tim Hortons Field, the most open game between the clubs unfolded: Forge overturned a 0-2 half-time deficit to beat Vancouver FC 3-2, underlining their attacking resilience. The most recent meeting came on 7 August 2026, also at Tim Hortons Field in the Group Stage, where Vancouver FC responded with a 1-0 away victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and preserving that margin to claim their first win in this head-to-head.

Vancouver FC vs Forge Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Forge’s slight historical edge but also show that Vancouver FC have grown more competitive over the latest fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Vancouver FC 4 - 6 Forge
• Average Goals per Match: Vancouver FC 0.80 vs Forge 1.20

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 guide is their 2026 season to date. Across 23 league matches, they have 9 wins, 4 draws, and 10 defeats, with a goal difference of +2. At home they have been notably stronger, winning 6 of 11 and scoring 17 while conceding 11, reflecting a team that can create chances and generally keeps matches close at Willoughby Community Park Stadium. Their overall scoring rate sits at 1.3 goals for and 1.3 against per match, pointing to a balanced but volatile profile.

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

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge enter this fixture with one of the most impressive season profiles in the Canadian Premier League. In 22 matches, they have 14 wins, 4 draws, and only 4 losses, backed by a +18 goal difference. Their attack averages 1.5 goals per game both home and away, while the defence concedes just 0.7 per match overall. Away from home, Forge have 6 wins from 11, with 17 goals scored and 10 conceded, underlining that they travel well and maintain a solid defensive structure on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across five meetings, the historical balance tilts slightly toward Forge, who lead the series with 3 wins to Vancouver FC’s 1 and have outscored them 6-4. Forge have been particularly effective at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, winning both matches there without conceding. However, Vancouver FC’s 1-0 victory at Tim Hortons Field on 7 August 2026 shows they are capable of disrupting that pattern, and their strong home record this season provides a platform to challenge a high-performing Forge side. With Forge bringing superior season-long form and defensive numbers, and Vancouver FC relying on home strength and their most recent head-to-head success, the statistical trends point to a competitive encounter where Forge retain a narrow historical edge but the gap has clearly narrowed.

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