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Forest Green vs Accrington St

The New Lawn, Nailsworth30 September 2017 at 15:00
Referee: John Busby

Match Events

Forest Green
Accrington ST
Kick Off
Half Time
50′
J. EdwardsS. Brown
56′
S. Conneely
Omar BugielL. James
61′
70′Jordan Thorniley
D. WishartS. Laird
70′
R. BrownJ. Stevens
73′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
10Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots7
0Blocked Shots0
7Shots insidebox2
6Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls14
1Corner Kicks3
0Offsides2
61%Ball Possession39%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Forest Green is —, compared to 6.94 for Accrington ST. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Forest Green's highest-rated starter is —, while Accrington ST's best-rated player is F. Rawson (7.05).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Forest Green have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Accrington ST's starters account for 3 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by F. Rawson (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Accrington ST's 5-man backline averaging 6.94. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Forest Green field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Accrington ST's 2 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Forest Green start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Accrington ST averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Forest Green and 69% for Accrington ST. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Forest Green's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Accrington ST. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Forest Green's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Accrington ST average 33.0 (youngest: F. Rawson (29), oldest: S. Conneely (37)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Forest Green's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 34 for Accrington ST. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Forest Green4-3-1-24-4-2Accrington ST
GKDEFMIDFWD
23Russell21Roberts5Collins2Bennett34Osbourne4Traoré10Brown15Cooper17Wishart9Doidge11Bugiel1Chapman3Hughes28Conneely4Donacien6Nolan27Rawson12Thornil.9Edwards11McConvi.29Kee7Clark

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

Substitutes

Coach: J. Coleman

Forest GreenPosition StrengthAccrington ST
Avg Rating
6.94
Defender (3 v 5)6.94
0G 0A3G 0A
Forest Green4-3-1-2
23GoalkeeperS. Russell
21DefenderM. Roberts
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
4MidfielderD. Traoré
10MidfielderR. Brown
15MidfielderC. Cooper
17ForwardD. Wishart
9ForwardC. Doidge
11ForwardOmar Bugiel
Accrington ST4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. Chapman
3DefenderM. Hughes
28DefenderS. Conneely6.81G
4DefenderJ. Donacien
6DefenderL. Nolan
27DefenderF. Rawson7.02G
12MidfielderJ. Thorniley
11MidfielderS. McConville
9ForwardJ. Edwards
29ForwardB. Kee
7ForwardJ. Clark

Match Summary

Accrington ST defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by S. Conneely 56′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 61% possession while Accrington ST held 39%. Forest Green had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Accrington ST. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Accrington ST made 1.

Rivalry since 2018

Forest Green vs Accrington ST Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Forest Green
1
wins
Drawn
0
Accrington ST
4
wins
Total goals
14 · 2.8/match
Both scored
4/5 · 80%
Over 2.5
4/5 · 80%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Accrington ST

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Accrington ST dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Forest Green0wins
0draws4 meetings
Accrington ST4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Accrington ST.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.5%Draw 27.8%Away 48.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.502.00
Max3.603.682.13
Market favourite:Accrington ST · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market27.8%26.5%45.8%
Public market26.1%26.9%47.0%
Δ1.6%0.4%1.3%

Forest Green vs Accrington ST — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Accrington ST
Result vs. Market: Accrington ST (49%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Accrington ST
13Shots7
3Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
27/01/24Forest Green0–1Accrington ST2.48/3.54/2.70
07/10/23Accrington ST2–1Forest Green2.09/3.75/3.29
17/03/18Accrington ST3–1Forest Green1.81/3.69/4.43
30/09/17Forest Green0–1Accrington ST3.50/3.59/2.06

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Accrington ST

W 247D 171L 272
Over 2.550
Goals scored885

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026