It's an Eastern Canada showdown as fifth-place Halifax Wanderers host seventh-place FC Supra, with both teams desperate to climb into one of the two play-off spots within reach. It should be an intense, action-packed showdown between two teams that still have plenty to prove as the season progresses. Here are some talking points heading into the matchup.

How HFX Wanderers come into the match

The Wanderers have had an up-and-down season so far. At times they've looked like a dominant CPL side, but on other occasions they've looked second best, leaving much to be desired. Past the midway point of the season, Vanni Sartini and his staff still seem to be working out their lineups and trying to get the most out of their squad, as question marks remain up front and out on the wing.

It is worth noting, however, that the team's recent run of form has been impressive. In their last two matches, the Wanderers beat a struggling Pacific side 5-2 and earned a 1-1 draw away to a strong Cavalry side at ATCO Field. Those results, paired with the fact Halifax sit just one point outside a playoff spot, should give the Wanderers plenty of confidence heading into a home matchup with Supra du Québec.

How FC Supra come into the match

Supra du Québec come into this matchup sitting in seventh place, five points outside a playoff spot. Similar to the Wanderers, FC Supra have looked like a top CPL side at times, but on other occasions have looked second best. The key for Nick Razzaghi and his staff to win this matchup and make a push for a playoff spot is to simply get more out of players not named Sean Rea. Supra also need to improve defensively, having conceded 12 goals over their last three matches. With players such as the aforementioned Rea, Choinière, Abzi, and Kwemi, Supra are a side you can never count out. A disciplined approach and key players stepping up in crucial moments might be all Supra need to earn a result in their favour.

Last time out

The last time these two teams met was back in Matchweek 3, when Supra earned a historic 2-1 victory at CEPSUM Stadium in Laval, Québec. The match marked FC Supra's first-ever home win, as they came from behind to claim all three points. The goals were scored by Isaiah Johnston, Matisse Chrétien, and Safwane Mlah.

Projected XIs

HFX Wanderers (4-3-3): Marco Carducci; Francisco Troisi, Finn Linder, Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Jefferson Alphonse, Lorenzo Callegari, Sven Zitman, Isaiah Johnston, Miguel Arilla, Ryan Telfer, Tavio Ciccarelli

FC Supra du Québec (4-2-3-1): Joakim Milli; Diyaeddine Abzi, Mattisse Chrétien, Keesean Ferdinand, Charles Auguste; Aboubacar Sissoko, Alessandro Biello; Clément Bayiha, Sean Rea, David Choinère; Löic Kwemi

Game information and how to watch

📆 Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 pm AT / 6:00 pm ET
📺 OneSoccer, CBC Gem, TVAS2
🧑‍⚖️ Fabrizio Stasolla
🏟 Wanderers Grounds, Halifax, Canada