HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

The Canadian Premier League Group Stage brings another important clash as HFX Wanderers FC host Atlético Ottawa at Wanderers Grounds on 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. With the regular season entering its decisive phase, both sides are fighting for positioning in the table and crucial points toward the playoff race.

HFX Wanderers FC come into this fixture sitting 5th with 26 points from 23 matches, a goal difference of -3 and a mixed record of 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 defeats. Atlético Ottawa, meanwhile, occupy 3rd place with 34 points from the same number of games, having won 10, drawn 4 and lost 9, despite a goal difference of -5. In this context, HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats take on added significance, as the hosts seek to close the gap on a side currently above them in the Canadian Premier League standings.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear advantage for Atlético Ottawa in recent Canadian Premier League meetings between these clubs.

• Previous meetings: 5
• HFX Wanderers FC wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Atlético Ottawa wins: 5

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

The HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa timeline in league play is dominated so far by the Ontario side, with all documented encounters taking place in the Canadian Premier League across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

The earliest match in the current record came on 18 July 2025 in the Regular Season - 15 round at TD Place Stadium. Atlético Ottawa, playing at home, defeated HFX Wanderers FC 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result set the tone for what has become a one-sided head-to-head pattern. On 18 October 2025, the teams met again at Wanderers Grounds in Regular Season - 28, where Atlético Ottawa edged a tight contest 1-0, turning a 0-0 half-time score into another away win.

The 2026 Group Stage has only strengthened Ottawa’s grip on this matchup. On 17 May 2026 at TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa beat HFX Wanderers FC 1-0, having gone into the break 1-0 up. The sides then met at Wanderers Grounds on 1 July 2026, where Ottawa produced a commanding 3-1 away victory, leading 3-0 at half-time before the hosts pulled one back. Most recently, on 8 August 2026 at TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa came from behind after trailing 0-1 at half-time to win 2-1. Across this HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa timeline, every fixture in the Canadian Premier League has ended in favour of Atlético Ottawa, underlining a pronounced historical imbalance.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how heavily the series has tilted towards Atlético Ottawa, both in results and goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: HFX Wanderers FC 3 - 9 Atlético Ottawa
• Average Goals per Match: HFX Wanderers FC 0.60 vs Atlético Ottawa 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Wanderers Grounds: 2 matches played here — HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as home side), Atlético Ottawa won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At TD Place Stadium: 3 matches played here — Atlético Ottawa won 3 (as home side), HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 08 August 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-1) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
• 01 July 2026: HFX Wanderers FC 1-3 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 0-3) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
• 17 May 2026: Atlético Ottawa 1-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League, Group Stage
• 18 October 2025: HFX Wanderers FC 0-1 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 28
• 18 July 2025: Atlético Ottawa 2-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League, Regular Season - 15

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 HFX Wanderers FC Matches Results and Stats

HFX Wanderers FC’s recent form in the Canadian Premier League has been inconsistent but shows some signs of resilience. In the league table, they have 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 losses from 23 matches season to date, scoring 35 and conceding 38. At home, they have been relatively competitive with 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home game. Overall, their campaign suggests a side capable of scoring regularly but also vulnerable defensively.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 5, Lose 11 (season to date)

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa approach this trip with a stronger overall season profile but a more fragile away record. Season to date, they have 10 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses from 23 league matches, with 34 goals scored and 39 conceded. At TD Place Stadium they have been solid, winning 7 of 12, but away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per away match. Their form string of LLDWL in the standings snapshot points to recent inconsistency, even if their overall points total remains higher than HFX Wanderers FC’s.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Atlético Ottawa hold a clear edge in this matchup. The head-to-head record stands at five wins from five Canadian Premier League meetings, with a 9-3 aggregate scoreline and superiority both home and away. The venue split confirms that HFX Wanderers FC have yet to take a point from Ottawa at Wanderers Grounds in the documented fixtures. However, the broader league context offers a more nuanced picture: HFX Wanderers FC are relatively competitive at home, while Atlético Ottawa’s away form is significantly weaker than their home performances. As a result, while history and HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats lean towards the visitors, the combination of Ottawa’s away vulnerabilities and Wanderers’ need for points suggests this could be a more balanced contest than the head-to-head record alone might imply.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa H2H Statistics updated on 21 September 2026.