Cavalry FC v FC Edmonton, referred to as the Al Classico or Battle of Alberta, was an inter-city soccer rivalry between Alberta-based clubs Cavalry FC and FC Edmonton. It was one of several sporting rivalries between the two largest cities of the province. The rivalry ended in 2022 when FC Edmonton folded.

a fixture at ATCO Field

The Wildrose Cup was 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

Cavalry win Draw Edmonton win

CompetitionDateHome teamResultAway teamVenueAttendanceReference
2019 CPLMay 18, 2019Cavalry1–0EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County4,000
June 15, 2019Edmonton0–3CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton3,256
August 16, 2019Cavalry0–0EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,650
September 11, 2019Edmonton0–1CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton2,790
October 19, 2019Cavalry3–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,492
2020 CPLAugust 20, 2020Edmonton0–2CavalryAlumni Field, Charlottetown0
2021 CPLAugust 3, 2021Cavalry2–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County2,418
2021 Canadian ChampionshipAugust 15, 2021Edmonton0–2CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton1,189
2021 CPLAugust 29, 2021Cavalry2–2EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,489
September 1, 2021Edmonton0–1CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton470
September 29, 2021Edmonton2–3CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton991
October 9, 2021Cavalry1–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,102
2022 CPLMay 6, 2022Edmonton0–3CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton1,044
2022 Canadian ChampionshipMay 10, 2022Cavalry2–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County2,229
2022 CPLJune 26, 2022Cavalry3–1EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County4,743
July 30, 2022Cavalry2–0EdmontonATCO Field, Foothills County3,446
September 17, 2022Edmonton0–1CavalryClarke Stadium, Edmonton1,505

All time results

As of October 25, 2022

CompetitionsMatchesWinsDrawsGoals
CAVEDMCAVEDM
Canadian Premier League151203288
Canadian Championship220041
Total matches171403329

Top goalscorers

As of October 9, 2021. Competitive matches only. Players in bold are still playing with either team.

PosNameClubNationalityGoals
1Jordan BrownCavalry FCEngland4
2Joe MasonCavalry FCRepublic of Ireland3
Easton OngaroFC EdmontonCanada
4Sergio CamargoCavalry FCCanada2
Ben FiskCavalry FCCanada
Daan KlompCavalry FCNetherlands
7Fraser AirdCavalry FCCanada1
Joseph Di ChiaraCavalry FCCanada
Amer ĐidićFC EdmontonCanada
José EscalanteCavalry FCHonduras
Azriel GonzalezFC EdmontonUnited States
Nikolas LedgerwoodCavalry FCCanada
Richard LucaCavalry FCBrazil
Anthony NovakCavalry FCCanada
Nico PasquottiCavalry FCCanada
Ahinga SelemaniCavalry FCUnited States
Marcus Velado-TsegayeFC EdmontonEl Salvador

League ranking by season

P.2019202020212022
SeasonFinalsSeasonPlayoffsSeasonPlayoffsSeasonPlayoffs
111
2RU2
33SF3SF
44
5
6
77
888

Players who played for both clubs

Cavalry then Edmonton

Edmonton then Cavalry

Wildrose Cup results

All time results

TeamTitlesLargest victory (points per game)
Cavalry FC32022 (3 ppg)
FC Edmonton0—

2022 Wildrose Cup

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Cavalry FC440091+812
2FC Edmonton400419−80
Season by seasonWins, draws, and losses are recorded from the winner's perspective.
SeasonWinnerTotal pointsWDL
2019Cavalry FC13–1410
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2021Cavalry FC (2)11–2320
2022Cavalry FC (3)12–0400

See also

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