York United vs Vancouver FC Stats: Head-to-head and Historical Context

York United host Vancouver FC at York Lions Stadium on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage. With York United currently sitting 7th on 19 points and a goal difference of -15, and Vancouver FC 4th on 30 points and a positive goal difference of +4, this fixture carries clear implications for both the playoff race and mid-table positioning. For anyone studying York United vs Vancouver FC stats, this is a meeting between a side trying to climb away from the lower reaches of the table and an opponent pushing to consolidate a top-half finish.

The Group Stage context adds extra weight: York United’s home record (3 wins from 8) contrasts with Vancouver FC’s mixed away form (3 wins from 10), suggesting that York Lions Stadium could be a key factor. With both clubs having already met twice in the 2026 season, this third clash shapes up as an important reference point in the evolving York United vs Vancouver FC stats narrative.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a balanced rivalry so far, with neither York United nor Vancouver FC able to fully dominate their direct meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• York United wins: 3
• Draws: 0
• Vancouver FC wins: 2

York United vs Vancouver FC Timeline & Historical Context

The York United vs Vancouver FC timeline in competitive play begins with Canadian Premier League fixtures from the 2025 season. On 25 May 2025 in Regular Season - 8, York United hosted Vancouver FC at York Lions Stadium and claimed a 1-0 victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage through full time. That opening result established York’s early edge in the matchup, particularly at home.

The rivalry intensified later in the 2025 campaign. On 19 July 2025 in Regular Season - 15, again at York Lions Stadium, York United produced their most emphatic performance in this series, beating Vancouver FC 4-0 after leading 1-0 at the break. Vancouver responded in the reverse fixture on 21 September 2025 in Regular Season - 24 at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, where Vancouver FC defeated York United 2-1, turning a 2-1 half-time lead into a full-time win and underlining their strength on home soil.

In the 2026 Canadian Premier League Group Stage, the pattern of home advantage has largely held. On 19 April 2026 at York Lions Stadium, York United edged Vancouver FC 1-0, once again leading 1-0 at half-time and closing the match with a clean sheet. However, on 4 July 2026 at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, Vancouver FC delivered the most lopsided scoreline in the rivalry to date, beating York United 4-0 after a dominant 4-0 first half. This sequence of results underscores a rivalry defined by strong home performances and occasional heavy defeats when the away side struggles to cope with momentum.

York United vs Vancouver FC Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall York United vs Vancouver FC stats highlight a narrow York advantage in both results and goals, with a clear pattern of home teams generally dictating terms.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: York United 7 - 6 Vancouver FC
• Average Goals per Match: York United 1.40 vs Vancouver FC 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At York Lions Stadium: 3 matches played here — York United won 3 (as home side), Vancouver FC won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Willoughby Community Park Stadium: 2 matches played here — Vancouver FC won 2 (as home side), York United won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

York United vs Vancouver FC Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 4 July 2026: Vancouver FC 4-0 York United (Half-time: 4-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 19 April 2026: York United 1-0 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 21 September 2025: Vancouver FC 2-1 York United (Half-time: 2-1) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 24
• 19 July 2025: York United 4-0 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 15
• 25 May 2025: York United 1-0 Vancouver FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 8

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 York United Matches Results and Stats

York United’s recent form in the 2026 Canadian Premier League season has been inconsistent, reflected in a sequence of draws, losses, and occasional wins. Their overall league form string shows a mix of results, with defensive vulnerability a recurring theme: 38 goals conceded in 18 matches and an average of 2.1 goals allowed per game. At York Lions Stadium, however, they are more competitive, with 3 wins from 8 home fixtures and 15 goals scored at an average of 1.9 per home match, suggesting that home advantage remains a key asset heading into this clash.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 4, Draw 7, Lose 7

Last 5 Vancouver FC Matches Results and Stats

Vancouver FC approach this fixture with a stronger overall season profile. With 9 wins from 21 league matches and a positive goal difference, they have shown the ability to string together victories, highlighted by a longest winning streak of 5. Offensively, Vancouver average 1.4 goals per match, with 29 scored, and are particularly effective in the late first half, where a high proportion of their goals arrive. Defensively, they concede 1.2 goals per game, with some vulnerability between the 61st and 90th minutes. Away from home, Vancouver FC have 3 wins from 10 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 14, indicating that while they can be dangerous on the road, they are far from dominant.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 9, Draw 3, Lose 9

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, York United hold a narrow edge in this matchup, leading the head-to-head 3 wins to 2 and outscoring Vancouver FC 7-6 across 5 meetings. The venue split is striking: York United are perfect at York Lions Stadium in this series, winning all 3 home games without conceding, while Vancouver FC have taken both encounters at Willoughby Community Park Stadium. Recent league form tilts slightly toward Vancouver FC, who sit higher in the Canadian Premier League standings and boast a stronger overall record and goal difference. However, York United’s impeccable home record in this specific fixture and their higher scoring rate at York Lions Stadium suggest a more balanced contest than the table alone implies. The statistical trends point to a clash where home advantage and defensive solidity versus Vancouver’s more consistent season form will be the decisive factors.

York United vs Vancouver FC H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.