Tristan Borges then scored a goal directly from a corner for Forge in the 111th minute that held up as the match winner to secure the championship.

[4] They finished the season in 2nd place with a record of 11 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses and qualified directly to the first semifinal as one of the top-two teams.

In the semifinal they defeated their rivals Cavalry FC to advance to a record extending fifth consecutive CPL Final.

Cavalry had the advantage in the regular season against Forge, leading the head-to-head with one win and three draws and finishing 13 points ahead in the standings.

Forge won the game and earned the right to host the CPL final while Cavalry qualified to the second semifinal as losers.

For the 2023 CPL final, attendance was expected to be high once again; The Hamilton Spectator reported that over 10,000 tickets had been sold by October 25.

[9] Tim Hortons Field opened in 2014 and was built as a replacement for Ivor Wynne Stadium which was located on the same grounds.

[11][12] Forge had ruled out forward Woobens Pacius before the final due to injury while Cavalry were expected to have their full roster available for selection.

[15] Myer Bevan, Ali Musse, and Jesse Daley all had chances to open the scoring for Cavalry, but none could beat Forge goalkeeper Triston Henry.

[15][17] Forge's Béni Badibanga thought he had scored after chipping the ball over Cavalry keeper Marco Carducci and into the net, but the goal was called back due to a foul.

[14] Bevan won the ball in Forge's penalty area before passing it to Daley who setup Musse for his strike.

Player of the Match: Béni Badibanga (Forge FC)[18] Assistant referees: Peter Pendli Gérard-Kader Lebuis Fourth official: Scott Bowman Match rules With their win, Forge FC earned their record-extending fourth CPL championship – all within a five year span.