Two very different playing surfaces. Two tough teams. Three timezones. Two unpredictable weather systems. And nine matches between them. Canadian Premier League Finals 2019 is, perhaps, one of the greatest examples of "win your half" of a two-legged final in world football. Travel, potentially tough weather conditions and staunch opponents stand between you and a result in the away leg. Forge FC, set to host the Leg 1 at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET on OneSoccer & CBC), take the first kick at the home can, per se. Cavalry FC takes the final leg next Saturday, November 2 at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows (3:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. MT, on OneSoccer & CBC). Both teams have been nothing short of spectacular at home. Cavalry and Forge have only lost three times total across 27 home games. Two defeats came to each other, with Forge’s Fall opening loss to FC Edmonton the only "upset" it suffered – remember that fluke of an own-goal? Home legs in high value, let’s compare these Inaugural Season home campaigns...
Forge FC – Tim Hortons Field (10-2-2 at home)
Cavalry FC – ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows (11-2-1 at home)
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Forge FC – Tim Hortons Field (10-2-2 at home)
- 2-1-1 against Cavalry at Tim Hortons Field
- Only CPL side to score at least once in every home match
Cavalry FC – ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows (11-2-1 at home)
- 2-0-1 against Forge at Spruce Meadows
- Last home defeat: 0-1 to Forge FC (June 22, 2019)
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