The Halifax Wanderers host league leaders Forge FC to end matchweek 15 action in the CPL. Forge have had the Wanderers' number of late, having won the last seven matches between the two sides. Will this finally be Halifax's day, or will Forge continue to showcase their dominance in this rivalry? Here are some talking points to break down this matchup.

How the Halifax Wanderers come into the match

Halifax will surely still be licking their wounds from last Friday's 3-2 defeat to FC Supra. The East Coast side held a 2-0 lead and looked like the better team for much of the match, but costly mistakes in the form of two penalty giveaways, combined with some class from Loïc Kwemi, who secured the fastest hat-trick in CPL history in just 12 minutes and 20 seconds, resulted in a heartbreaking loss for the Wanderers.

It is important to note that, following Vanni Sartini's red card last week, it will be Northern Irishman Darryl Fordyce taking the reins on the touchline. If Fordyce and his staff can address the disciplinary issues that have cost Halifax so far this season and make the most of their goal-scoring opportunities, the Wanderers can get a result on Sunday. Expect Halifax to play a bit more defensively and look to catch Forge on the counter.

How Forge FC come into the match

Despite being away from home, Forge will come into this matchup with a great deal of confidence. Their strong record against Halifax, combined with their dominant recent form, will surely provide plenty of motivation as they travel to the Wanderers Grounds.

The Hammers will also be determined to secure their place in the CPL history books. They are currently riding a six-game winning streak, and one more victory would tie the league record for consecutive wins, matching the mark set by Cavalry during the CPL's inaugural season in 2019.

Forge's game plan will likely be to dominate possession, wear down their opponents, and finish their chances clinically, a formula that has served them exceptionally well throughout the season.

Last time out

The two teams played to a 1-0 Forge victory the last time they met, with the goal scored by Forge's Golden Boot leader Brian Wright at Hamilton Stadium. Wright has actually scored in all three previous matchups between the two clubs this season.

Projected XIs

Halifax Wanderers (4-3-3): Marco Carducci; Jefferson Alphonse, Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Finn Linder, Ryan Telfer, Andre Rampersad, Lorenzo Callegari, Sven Zitman, Isaiah Johnston, Miguel Arilla, Cyprian Kachwale

Forge FC (4-3-3): Dimitry Bertaud; Marko Jevremovic, Daniel Nimick, Antoine Batisse, Maxime Bourgeois; Ben Paton, Anthony Aromatario, Tristian Borges; Hoce Massunda, Brian Wright, Nana Ampomah

Match information and how to watch

📆 Sunday, August 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm AT
📺 OneSoccer, TSN
🧑‍⚖️ Sebastian Noshinravani
🏟 Wanderers Grounds, Halifax, Canada