Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal — October 10, 2026
MLS Regular Season | BMO Field | 401 Derby
Toronto FC 2, CF Montréal 1.
Toronto FC welcomed provincial rivals CF Montréal to BMO Field on Saturday for another chapter of the 401 Derby, with both clubs looking to finish their MLS campaigns strongly.
The matchup carried significant importance for the Reds, who entered the contest with a 6-10-11 record, while Montréal arrived at 6-15-6.
Toronto needed a strong home performance to give its supporters something to celebrate against its longtime rivals.
Match Report
Toronto FC produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat CF Montréal 2-1 in the 401 Derby, scoring twice in stoppage time to turn a frustrating afternoon into a memorable victory at BMO Field.
Lewis Morgan and Djordje Mihailovic delivered the decisive goals after Montréal had taken the lead early in the second half
First Half — Chances Without a Breakthrough
Toronto started positively, looking to attack through Theo Corbeanu, Josh Sargent and Dániel Sallói.
The Reds created opportunities but were unable to beat Montréal goalkeeper Sébastian Breza.
Montréal responded with attacking pressure of its own.
Alexis Sánchez tested Toronto’s goalkeeper, while Daniel Ríos and Brayan Vera threatened around the penalty area. Neither side found the breakthrough, and the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.
Second Half — Montréal Strikes First
The visitors took the lead in the 51st minute when Daniel Ríos finished from inside the box to put Montréal ahead 1-0.
Toronto needed a response and increased its attacking pressure. William Yarbrough, who replaced the injured Luka Gavran in the 23rd minute, made important saves to keep the Reds within reach of the game.
Montréal nearly doubled its advantage when Prince Owusu struck the right post in the 80th minute.
That missed opportunity proved costly as Toronto mounted its late comeback
Stoppage-Time Drama — Toronto Turns the Match Around
90+3′ — Lewis Morgan, 1-1
Toronto finally found its equalizer when Niklas Dorsch delivered a cross and Morgan finished from close range.
The goal reignited the home crowd and gave the Reds momentum for one final push.
90+5′ — Djordje Mihailovic, 2-1
Toronto completed the turnaround moments later.
Theo Corbeanu led the fast break and set up Mihailovic, who finished left-footed from close range to give Toronto the lead.
The late goals transformed the match. Richie Laryea received a yellow card for excessive celebration after the winning goal, underlining the emotion surrounding Toronto’s derby triumph
Toronto FC Standouts
Lewis Morgan: Delivered the crucial equalizer and sparked the comeback.
Djordje Mihailovic: Scored the winning goal after coming off the bench.
Theo Corbeanu: Created the decisive second goal with a fast break and assist.
Niklas Dorsch: Supplied the cross for Morgan’s equalizer.
William Yarbrough: Made several important saves after entering the match as an early replacemen
Turning Point
The key moment came in the 80th minute when Prince Owusu hit the post with Montréal still leading 1-0.
Toronto survived that scare, found an equalizer in the 93rd minute and scored again two minutes later.
The Reds’ ability to capitalize on their late opportunities separated the teams.
Final Verdict
Toronto FC showed resilience and attacking determination when the match appeared to be slipping away.
Montréal had taken the lead and came close to extending it, but Toronto’s substitutions and relentless late pressure changed the outcome.
The 2-1 victory gave the Reds a significant derby win, with Morgan and Mihailovic providing a spectacular finish to the contest.
For Toronto, the comeback was a reminder of the importance of staying composed and continuing to attack until the final whistle.
