Forge vs York United Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings

Forge host York United at Tim Hortons Field in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage on 05 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. The match brings together a title-chasing Forge side and a York United team battling in the lower half of the table, adding extra weight to the points on offer in this phase of the season.

Forge come into this fixture sitting 2nd in the Canadian Premier League standings on 41 points from 19 matches, with a strong goal difference of +15 and a powerful home record of 7 wins from 9. York United are 7th with 18 points from 17 games and a goal difference of -15, reflecting a more fragile campaign. Against that backdrop, interest in Forge vs York United stats is high as analysts look to see whether York United can disrupt one of the league’s most efficient sides at Tim Hortons Field.

Head-to-head record

The record shows Forge have dominated the direct meetings captured in the recent Canadian Premier League timeline.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Forge wins: 4
• Draws: 1
• York United wins: 0

Forge vs York United Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Forge vs York United timeline from the available matches, the pattern is clear: Forge have consistently found ways to take control of this fixture, particularly in league play. All five recorded meetings come from the Canadian Premier League across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and they highlight both Forge’s attacking edge and York United’s defensive vulnerabilities.

The most recent clash came on 26 July 2026 at York Lions Stadium in the Group Stage, where York United hosted Forge. York United took a 1-1 scoreline into half-time, but Forge pulled away in the second half to win 3-1, underlining their ability to finish games strongly away from home. Earlier in the same 2026 Group Stage on 07 June 2026, again at York Lions Stadium, York United trailed 0-2 at half-time and eventually lost 4-1 to Forge, another emphatic away success for the Hamilton-based side.

In the 2025 season, the rivalry was slightly more balanced in individual games but still tilted towards Forge overall. On 18 October 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in Regular Season - 28, Forge dominated as the home side, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing out a 3-0 victory. Before that, on 09 August 2025 at York Lions Stadium in Regular Season - 18, York United went into the break level at 1-1 but were edged 2-1 by Forge by full-time. The only draw in this sequence came on 29 June 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in Regular Season - 13, where Forge and York United played out a 2-2 match after York United had led 2-1 at half-time. Taken together, this Forge vs York United timeline shows York United can be competitive in phases but have struggled to convert performances into wins against this opponent.

Forge vs York United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Forge’s superiority in both results and scoring output across the recorded meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Forge 14 - 6 York United
• Average Goals per Match: Forge 2.80 vs York United 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Tim Hortons Field: 2 matches played here — Forge won 1 (as home side), York United won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At York Lions Stadium: 3 matches played here — York United won 0 (as home side), Forge won 3 (as away side), 0 draws

Forge vs York United Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 26 July 2026: York United 1-3 Forge (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
• 07 June 2026: York United 1-4 Forge (Half-time: 0-2) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
• 18 October 2025: Forge 3-0 York United (Half-time: 2-0) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 28
• 09 August 2025: York United 1-2 Forge (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 18
• 29 June 2025: Forge 2-2 York United (Half-time: 1-2) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 13

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s season-to-date profile in the Canadian Premier League underlines why they approach this fixture as favourites. With 13 wins from 19 league games, they combine a solid defensive base (14 goals conceded, an average of 0.7 per match) with consistent attacking output (29 goals scored, 1.5 per match). At Tim Hortons Field, Forge have been particularly efficient, winning 7 of 9 home matches, conceding only 5 goals and keeping a high number of clean sheets. Their season form string shows more wins than any other result type, reflecting a side that responds well even after setbacks.

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

Last 5 York United Matches Results and Stats

York United’s season-to-date numbers paint a contrasting picture. With 4 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats from 17 league matches, they have struggled for consistency, especially defensively. They have scored 22 goals (1.3 per match) but conceded 37 (2.2 per match), highlighting why they sit 7th in the table. Away from home, York United have managed just 1 win in 9 away fixtures, scoring 7 and conceding 18, which makes a trip to Tim Hortons Field particularly challenging given Forge’s strong home record.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across both the head-to-head record and current Canadian Premier League form, the numbers lean firmly towards Forge. They lead the Forge vs York United stats in wins, goals scored, and average goals per game, and they have been especially dominant when visiting York Lions Stadium. At Tim Hortons Field, Forge combine a tight defence with reliable scoring, while York United arrive with a negative goal difference and a modest away record. History points to Forge as the statistically stronger side, but York United’s occasional ability to score in these meetings suggests the visitors can still pose a threat if they tighten up at the back.

Forge vs York United H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.