With nine rounds left in the Canadian Premier League regular season, Forge could clinch a playoff spot this weekend if results go their way.

The Hammers sit first with 43 points and remain unbeaten after 19 matches, with 12 wins and 7 draws. Four points clear of Ottawa after last week’s 2-0 win, they could punch their postseason ticket as early as Saturday.

Here’s how it happens:

• Forge beat Vancouver on Friday, August 22, and Pacific fails to beat York, or

• Forge draws with Vancouver on Friday, August 22, and Pacific loses to York.

A Forge victory would bring the Hammers to 46 points, which is currently the maximum amount of points Pacific can get this season.

The first tie-breaker after points is total wins, a category in which Forge leads by 7 with 9 games to go.