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.
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
All time results
- As of October 25, 2022
Top goalscorers
- As of October 9, 2021. Competitive matches only. Players in bold are still playing with either team.
League ranking by season
Players who played for both clubs
Cavalry then Edmonton
- Gabriel Bitar (Cavalry FC 2019; FC Edmonton 2022)
Edmonton then Cavalry
- Ben Fisk (FC Edmonton 2016–2017; Cavalry FC 2021–2023)
- Bruno Zebie (FC Edmonton 2015–2017, 2019; Cavalry FC 2020)
- Fraser Aird (FC Edmonton 2021; Cavalry FC 2022–present)
- Joseph Holliday (FC Edmonton 2022; Cavalry FC 2023)
- Mauro Eustáquio (FC Edmonton 2017; Cavalry FC 2019)
- Nikolas Ledgerwood (FC Edmonton 2016–2017; Cavalry FC 2019–2021)
- Shamit Shome (FC Edmonton 2016, 2021–2022; Cavalry FC 2023–present)
- Tobias Warschewski (FC Edmonton 2021–2022; Cavalry FC 2024–present)
- Tyson Farago (FC Edmonton 2014–2017; Cavalry FC 2021–2022)
Wildrose Cup results
See also
- 905 Derby
- Pacific FC–Vancouver FC rivalry
- Cavalry FC–Forge FC rivalry
- Canadian Classique
References
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