Cavalry FC–FC Edmonton rivalry


Cavalry FC v FC Edmonton, referred to as the Al Classico or Battle of Alberta, is an inter-city soccer rivalry between Alberta-based clubs Cavalry FC and FC Edmonton.
The Wildrose Cup is awarded annually to the team that wins the most points from the series in league play.

History

The first edition of the Al Classico took place in 2018, when FC Edmonton's Academy played provincial rivals Calgary Foothills FC in two friendly games to help them prepare for their upcoming season. The fixtures were also used to gauge Edmonton's interest into a potential return to join the Canadian Premier League.
In May and June respectively, it was announced that Cavalry FC, based in Calgary, and FC Edmonton would be joining the Canadian Premier League, where the rivalry would continue. In preparation for their inaugural Canadian Premier League seasons, Cavalry FC announced they would host a match between a Cavalry FC Prospects and FC Edmonton Prospects side on September 29, to be followed by a rematch on October 20 at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton.
On September 11, 2019, Cavalry FC clinched the first-ever Wildrose Cup with a 1–0 win over FC Edmonton.

Results

CompetitionDateHome teamResultAway teamVenueAttendanceRecap
2019 Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry1–0EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County4,000
2019 Canadian Premier LeagueEdmonton0–3CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton3,256
2019 Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry0–0EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,650
2019 Canadian Premier LeagueEdmonton0–1CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton2,790
2019 Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry3–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,492

Year by year results

Top goalscorers

PosNameClubNationalityGoals
1Sergio CamargoCavalry FCCanada3
2Jordan BrownCavalry FCEngland2
3José EscalanteCavalry FCHonduras1
3Nikolas LedgerwoodCavalry FCCanada1
3Easton OngaroFC EdmontonCanada1
3Nico PasquottiCavalry FCCanada1

Competitive matches only. Players in bold are still active players with the team.

Head-to-head ranking in the CPL regular season