HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

HFX Wanderers FC host Cavalry FC at Wanderers Grounds on 7 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage. The home side arrive in the lower half of the table, while Cavalry FC sit at the top, giving this fixture clear implications at both ends of the standings. For supporters and bettors alike, understanding HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC stats is essential to gauge how this matchup might unfold.

In the 2026 season table, HFX Wanderers FC are 6th with 20 points from 20 matches and a goal difference of -6, reflecting an inconsistent campaign. Cavalry FC, by contrast, lead the league in 1st place with 43 points from 19 matches and a goal difference of +26, combining the division’s most efficient attack with one of its tightest defences. Against this backdrop, the upcoming clash at Wanderers Grounds offers HFX Wanderers a chance to upset the leaders and close the gap, while Cavalry aim to reinforce their title credentials.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for Cavalry FC in this Canadian Premier League pairing.

• Previous meetings: 5
• HFX Wanderers FC wins: 0
• Draws: 3
• Cavalry FC wins: 2

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC timeline, all recorded meetings come from Canadian Premier League play and underline how competitive, yet Cavalry-tilted, this fixture has been. The earliest match in this dataset took place on 14 June 2025 at Wanderers Grounds in the Regular Season - 11 round. HFX Wanderers FC led 1-0 at half-time, but Cavalry FC responded to finish 1-1, setting an early pattern of tight, low-scoring encounters.

The rivalry then shifted to ATCO Field for a sequence of fixtures. On 9 August 2025, in Regular Season - 18, Cavalry FC and HFX Wanderers FC played out a 0-0 draw, with the match remaining goalless at both half-time and full-time. A month later, on 13 September 2025 in Regular Season - 23, Cavalry FC asserted themselves more clearly, leading 1-0 at half-time and ultimately winning 3-1 at home. That result marked the first decisive margin in this head-to-head sample.

In the 2026 Group Stage, the sides have already met twice at ATCO Field. On 6 June 2026, Cavalry FC defeated HFX Wanderers FC 2-0, after a 0-0 first half, underlining their growing control in home fixtures. The most recent encounter on 18 July 2026 again saw Cavalry FC host, with a 0-0 half-time score turning into a 1-1 draw by full-time. Across these matches, Cavalry’s home dominance and HFX Wanderers’ resilience are recurring themes, even as Wanderers continue to search for a first win in this matchup.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture highlights Cavalry FC’s advantage, particularly in attack, while also showing that many games remain closely fought.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: HFX Wanderers FC 3 - 7 Cavalry FC
• Average Goals per Match: HFX Wanderers FC 0.60 vs Cavalry FC 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Wanderers Grounds: 1 match played here — HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as home side), Cavalry FC won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At ATCO Field: 4 matches played here — Cavalry FC won 2 (as home side), HFX Wanderers FC won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 18 July 2026: Cavalry FC 1-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 6 June 2026: Cavalry FC 2-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
• 13 September 2025: Cavalry FC 3-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 23
• 9 August 2025: Cavalry FC 0-0 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 18
• 14 June 2025: HFX Wanderers FC 1-1 Cavalry FC (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 11

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 HFX Wanderers FC Matches Results and Stats

For HFX Wanderers FC, the pattern in the league table and season statistics suggests an up-and-down campaign. With 5 wins, 5 draws, and 10 defeats from 20 matches, their season to date has been marked by defensive vulnerability, conceding 34 goals at an average of 1.7 per game. At home they are more balanced, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, scoring and conceding 14 goals. Their overall form line of LWLLD underlines inconsistency, with occasional victories offset by sequences of defeats, and only 4 clean sheets across the season.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 3

Last 5 Cavalry FC Matches Results and Stats

Cavalry FC arrive in far stronger shape, both in the standings and in underlying numbers. Season to date, they have 13 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses from 19 matches, with 37 goals scored and just 11 conceded, averaging 1.9 goals for and 0.6 against per game. Their form line of WWWDW reflects a side that rarely drops points, combining an efficient attack with a disciplined defence that has delivered 8 clean sheets. Away from home they remain robust, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, scoring 14 and conceding only 5.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across both the head-to-head record and current-season metrics, the trends lean towards Cavalry FC. History points to Cavalry as the more productive side in this matchup, leading the goal tally 7-3 and holding 2 wins from 5 meetings, with no defeats. At ATCO Field they have been particularly strong, while matches at Wanderers Grounds have remained tight, as shown by the 1-1 draw on 14 June 2025. Recent league form reinforces this imbalance: Cavalry FC sit top of the Canadian Premier League with a powerful attack and one of the best defensive records, whereas HFX Wanderers FC are in 6th place, conceding heavily and struggling for consistent results. Even so, the number of draws in this fixture suggests HFX Wanderers can be competitive at home, and any improvement in defensive organisation could keep this Group Stage encounter closer than the league table alone might imply.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC H2H Statistics updated on 2 September 2026.