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HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

HFX Wanderers FC host Atlético Ottawa at Wanderers Grounds in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage on 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The home side come into this fixture sitting 5th in the table on 26 points from 23 matches, with a goal difference of -3, trying to push themselves closer to the upper half of the standings.

Atlético Ottawa travel to Halifax in 3rd place with 34 points from their 23 league games and a goal difference of -5. With both teams in the same group and the season entering a decisive phase, the stakes are high: HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats underline a contest between a side fighting to stay in touch with the top positions and a visitor aiming to consolidate a stronger league position.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record points to Atlético Ottawa having the upper hand over HFX Wanderers FC in recent Canadian Premier League meetings.

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

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa timeline, all five recorded clashes come from Canadian Premier League action across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and every one of them has gone in favour of Atlético Ottawa. The pattern is clear: Ottawa have consistently found ways to edge these fixtures, whether in Halifax or at TD Place Stadium.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 18 July 2025 in the Regular Season - 15 round. At TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa beat HFX Wanderers FC 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and seeing out the result over 90 minutes. On 18 October 2025, the sides met again at Wanderers Grounds in Regular Season - 28, where Atlético Ottawa again prevailed, this time 1-0 after a goalless first half.

The rivalry intensified in the 2026 Group Stage. On 17 May 2026 at TD Place Stadium, Atlético Ottawa defeated HFX Wanderers FC 1-0, holding a 1-0 advantage at half-time and maintaining it to full-time. On 1 July 2026 at Wanderers Grounds, Ottawa produced a strong first half, going 3-0 up by the break before eventually winning 3-1. 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. Taken together, this HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa timeline shows a rivalry where Ottawa have repeatedly managed key moments, often combining solid defensive phases with clinical attacking spells.

HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa head-to-head breakdown underlines a clear statistical advantage for the Ottawa side, both in results and in 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:

  • 8 August 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 HFX Wanderers FC (Half-time: 0-1) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
  • 1 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

For HFX Wanderers FC, the broader season-to-date picture in the Canadian Premier League shows a side that has struggled for consistency but remains competitive. Across 23 league matches, they have 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 defeats, scoring 35 and conceding 38. At home, they have been slightly stronger, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 11 games at Wanderers Grounds, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match. Offensively, they spread their goals relatively evenly across the match, while defensively they are vulnerable in the middle and later phases, particularly between minutes 46-75.

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

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa’s season-to-date numbers underline why they sit above HFX Wanderers FC in the standings. In 23 league fixtures, they have 10 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats, with 34 goals scored and 39 conceded. At home they are strong (7 wins from 12), but away from TD Place Stadium they are more fragile, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in 11 away matches, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per away game. Their attack is particularly dangerous late on, with a high concentration of goals between minutes 61-90, but their defensive record shows they can be opened up, especially away from home.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, this matchup has been one-sided: five meetings, five wins for Atlético Ottawa, and a 9-3 aggregate in goals underline their dominance in HFX Wanderers FC vs Atlético Ottawa stats. Ottawa have won both trips to Wanderers Grounds and all three home fixtures at TD Place Stadium, with no draws recorded. However, the season context adds nuance. HFX Wanderers FC are stronger at home than away and score at a similar overall rate to Atlético Ottawa, while Ottawa’s away defensive record is notably weaker than their home form. Taken together, the historical head-to-head record favours Atlético Ottawa, but the current league form and venue suggest HFX Wanderers FC have a realistic opportunity to challenge that pattern if they can exploit Ottawa’s away vulnerabilities.

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

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