Forge vs Atlético Ottawa: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Forge host Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field on 12 September 2026 in Canadian Premier League Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. With Forge currently sitting 2nd in the table and Atlético Ottawa in 3rd, this fixture has clear implications for the upper end of the standings and the race for playoff positioning.

Forge have collected 42 points from 20 matches with a goal difference of +15, while Atlético Ottawa trail with 34 points from 21 games and a neutral goal difference. That context gives extra weight to this encounter, and Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats underline a matchup between one of the league’s most balanced sides and a more volatile Ottawa team that both scores and concedes freely.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record points to a tightly contested matchup with momentum shifting between the sides over recent meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Forge wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Atlético Ottawa wins: 2

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

The Forge vs Atlético Ottawa timeline in competitive action begins with the earliest available meeting on 17 August 2025 in the Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 19 at Tim Hortons Field. Forge, playing at home, claimed a 2-0 win after leading 1-0 at half-time, setting an early tone of home dominance in this matchup.

The rivalry quickly balanced out. On 21 September 2025, in Regular Season - 24 at TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa hosted Forge and the match finished 1-1. Atlético Ottawa led 1-0 at half-time before Forge found an equaliser, underlining how small margins have often decided or reshaped this fixture. That equilibrium was broken on 26 October 2025 in the Canadian Premier League Semi-finals at Tim Hortons Field, where Atlético Ottawa produced a significant 2-1 away win after a 1-1 half-time scoreline, a result that stands out as a high-stakes knockout victory on Forge’s ground.

In the 2026 season, the balance has again swung back and forth. On 4 April 2026, Forge hosted Atlético Ottawa in Group Stage play at Tim Hortons Field and secured a 2-0 win, leading 1-0 at the break and reaffirming their strong home record in this pairing. Then, on 24 May 2026 at TD Place Stadium in another Group Stage clash, Atlético Ottawa responded with a 2-1 home victory after a goalless first half. Taken together, the available Forge vs Atlético Ottawa timeline shows a rivalry defined by alternating control, close scorelines, and meaningful results in both league and semi-final contexts.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are finely balanced, with both teams having enjoyed key wins and neither side able to establish clear long-term dominance.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Forge 7 - 7 Atlético Ottawa
• Average Goals per Match: Forge 1.40 vs Atlético Ottawa 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Tim Hortons Field: 3 matches played here — Forge won 2 (as home side), Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At TD Place Stadium: 2 matches played here — Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as home side), Forge won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 24 May 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 Forge (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 4 April 2026: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 26 October 2025: Forge 1-2 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League Semi-finals
• 21 September 2025: Atlético Ottawa 1-1 Forge (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 24
• 17 August 2025: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 19

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s recent form, viewed across their 2026 season to date, shows a highly efficient and well-balanced side. With 13 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 20 league fixtures, they combine a solid attack (30 goals scored) with a tight defence (15 conceded). At home, Forge have been especially strong, winning 7 of 10, drawing 2 and losing just once, while conceding only 6 goals. Their scoring rate of 1.5 goals per match overall and defensive average of 0.8 goals conceded underline a team that controls games and limits opposition chances.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 13, Draw 3, Lose 4

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa’s 2026 campaign to date has been more volatile but still productive, with 10 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats from 21 matches. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 34, reflecting a more open style and higher-risk profile than Forge. At home they are strong (7 wins from 11), but away results are less convincing: 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses with 13 goals scored and 21 conceded. Their average of 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match highlights both attacking threat and defensive vulnerability, particularly on the road.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 10, Draw 4, Lose 7

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats depict one of the Canadian Premier League’s most finely poised matchups. Across five meetings, the record is perfectly balanced at two wins each and one draw, with both sides scoring 7 goals. The venue split offers the clearest edge: Forge are strong at Tim Hortons Field, winning two of three home games, while Atlético Ottawa have struggled there despite a notable Semi-finals victory. Season-to-date form reinforces that pattern, with Forge’s superior defensive record and home strength contrasting with Atlético Ottawa’s more inconsistent away performances. Overall, the historical record and current-season trends both lean slightly toward Forge at home, but the narrow margins in past scorelines suggest another competitive fixture is likely.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.