Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET at BMO Field | Live on NSL YouTube, ESPN+ and TSN Premium
AFC Toronto closes out the Northern Super League (NSL) regular season on Monday, October 26, hosting Halifax Tides FC at BMO Field in the club’s final match before the playoffs. With playoff positioning on the line, Toronto will look to finish the regular season with a strong performance and secure second place in the standings.
AFC Toronto currently sits third in the NSL standings with 38 points (10-8-6), two points behind Ottawa Rapid FC. Following Ottawa’s 1-0 loss to Montréal Roses FC on Friday, Toronto has the opportunity to move into second place with a win over Halifax. A victory would see Toronto finish the regular season ahead of Ottawa and secure second place heading into the postseason.
Toronto has recorded two wins and two draws against Halifax across their four meetings this season, with the most recent encounter ending in a draw on September 19. The sides will meet for the fifth and final time this season, with Toronto looking to build on its positive record in the season series.
AFC Toronto comes into Monday’s match following a loss against Calgary Wild FC on October 18, which ended the club’s seven-week unbeaten streak and marked its first-ever loss to Calgary. Toronto will look to respond in front of the home crowd as the regular season draws to a close.
Halifax, meanwhile, arrives in Toronto following a draw against league-leading Montréal Roses FC on October 17. The Tides have gone unbeaten in their three matches since their September 19 meeting with Toronto, recording four draws during that stretch. Halifax will look to maintain that run as it closes out its regular-season campaign and fights for the fourth and final playoff spot.
THE OPPONENT
Halifax Tides FC enters Monday’s match following a four-match unbeaten run, including a draw against league-leading Montréal Roses FC. With the season series against Toronto coming to a close, Halifax will look to secure a positive result on the road and finish the regular season on a strong note.
WHAT TO WATCH
The Race for Playoff Positioning
AFC Toronto enters the regular-season finale third in the NSL standings with 38 points, two points behind Ottawa Rapid FC. Following Ottawa’s loss on Friday, Toronto has an opportunity to move into second place with a win over Halifax. Regardless of the standings, head coach Marko Milanović emphasized the responsibility the team feels when representing the club and the city, particularly at home, where the team is motivated to perform for its supporters.
Fan Appreciation Night
Monday’s match is Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Desjardins, recognizing the supporters who have stood behind AFC Toronto throughout the season. Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo, who joined the club midway through the season, highlighted the immediate support and connection she felt from fans, noting how their encouragement in the closing minutes of matches and their support after the final whistle mean so much to the team.
A Defensive Battle
Toronto and Halifax are tied for the best defensive record in the NSL this season, with both clubs conceding just 23 goals in 24 matches. AFC Toronto has also conceded just one goal across its four meetings with Halifax this season, recording two wins and two draws. D’Angelo credited the team’s collective pressing, beginning with the forwards, for helping the defensive unit succeed, highlighting the work players do higher up the pitch to make defending easier for the team as a whole.
BROADCAST
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET
BMO Field | Toronto, ON
Live on NSL YouTube, TSN Premium, ESPN+
Next Match: AFC Toronto will enter the Northern Super League playoffs following Monday’s regular-season finale against Halifax Tides FC, post-season to be announced.
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