In a rematch of the last two CPL finals, Forge host defending champions Cavalry FC on Sunday in the 2025 CPL Playoff contender semifinal in Hamilton.
The winner advances to face Atlético Ottawa in the nation's capital in the 2025 CPL Final on November 9. Forge have appeared in every CPL Final to date, a streak that rivals Cavalry would love to change in the latest edition of this storied rivalry.
Sunday's match kicks off at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on OneSoccer and TSN2.
Here are eight stats ahead of the latest edition of this timeless rivalry:
10 - Sunday will be the tenth CPL playoff match between Forge FC and Cavalry FC. The next most common playoff matchup is Forge and Atlético Ottawa, who have met three times.
1 -- Forge have lost just once against Cavalry in their past 11 meetings at Hamilton Stadium.
0 -- None of the 17 all-time games between Forge FC and Cavalry FC at Hamilton Stadium have ever been decided by more than one goal.
10 - Cavalry FC have scored 10 goals inside the first 15 minutes this season, only once did they not win after doing so, a 1-1 draw with Forge on May 31.
7 - Forge FC are looking to reach a seventh final in the CPL's seven years.
0 - No wins in the past seven road matches for Cavalry FC, who have conceded 16 goals during that time.
1 -- Forge FC have been held to a single goal or fewer by Cavalry in their past six meetings.
5 -- Tobias Warschewski has five goal contributions (4 goals, 1 assist) in three CPL Playoff matches. He is tied with Forge's David Choinière for most CPL playoff goals with four each.