Sunday, August 23 at 12:00 p.m. ET at Wanderers Grounds | Live on TSN and ESPN+

AFC Toronto returns to action on Sunday with an opportunity to bounce back from last week's 2-0 loss to Montréal Roses FC and return to the win column. Toronto (7-4-5, 25 points) currently sits third in the Northern Super League standings, four points ahead of fourth-place Halifax Tides FC.

Sunday marks the third meeting between the two sides this season, with Toronto holding a 1-1-0 record against Halifax. Toronto earned a 1-0 victory in the most recent meeting on July 5 at Wanderers Grounds, with Kaylee Hunter scoring the decisive goal.

With the standings race tightening, Toronto heads into Sunday's matchup looking to respond from last week's result and earn three important points on the road.

THE OPPONENT
Halifax enters Sunday's match with a 6-3-7 record and 21 points, sitting fourth in the Northern Super League standings. The Tides have earned a draw and a loss against Toronto this season, with AFC Toronto claiming a 1-0 victory in the most recent meeting between the clubs.

Head coach Marko Milanović highlighted Halifax's organization and work rate ahead of Sunday's matchup, noting that the Tides have a strong team chemistry and play for each other.

Toronto will look to build on its previous result against Halifax as the two sides meet for the third time this season.

WHAT TO WATCH
A response on the road.
AFC Toronto's four-game unbeaten streak came to an end last week with a 2-0 loss to Montréal Roses FC. Toronto will look to put that result behind it.

Hunter leading the attack.
Kaylee Hunter has Toronto's only goal against Halifax this season, scoring the winner in the club's 1-0 victory at Wanderers Grounds on July 5. The 18-year-old striker enters Sunday's match tied with Lauren Rowe for fourth in the NSL Golden Boot race with seven goals.

Patience in the final third.
Halifax has proven to be an organized opponent, and Hunter emphasized the importance of patience and capitalizing on chances against the Tides. Toronto will look to create opportunities and make the most of its chances in front of goal.

Spreading the offence.
Hunter and Rowe have combined for 14 of Toronto's 26 goals this season. While the pair have carried much of the team's attacking production, Milanović has emphasized that scoring responsibility belongs across the entire team, with every player capable of making an impact in the final third.

Keeping pace in the standings.
Toronto enters the match four points ahead of Halifax in third place. With both clubs fighting for position in the Northern Super League table, three points on Sunday would allow Toronto to strengthen its position and create further separation from the Tides.

BROADCAST
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. ET | Wanderers Grounds, Halifax, N.S.
Live on TSN and ESPN+

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