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Forest Green vs Chesterfield

The New Lawn, Nailsworth21 April 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Scott Duncan

Match Events

Forest Green
Chesterfield
Kick Off
S. Laird
27′
36′
K. Dennis

Penalty

37′
J. RowleyL. Dodds
Half Time
74′
R. WeirJ. Brown
R. BrownD. Grubb
75′
C. ClementsA. Bray
75′
C. Doidge

assist: D. Grubb

78′
Isaiah Osbourne80′
R. ReidT. Campbell
82′
Gavin Gunning86′
90′
I. EvattC. O'Grady
D. Grubb
90+4′
C. Doidge

Penalty

90+6′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Chesterfield's 3-man backline averaging —. 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 Chesterfield's 5 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Chesterfield 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.

Forest GreenPosition StrengthChesterfield
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
5DefenderL. Collins
16DefenderG. Gunning
20DefenderF. Rawson
32MidfielderH. Hollis
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
22MidfielderC. Clements
10MidfielderR. Brown
26ForwardR. Reid
9ForwardC. Doidge
Chesterfield
1GoalkeeperA. Ramsdale
6DefenderI. Evatt
22DefenderD. Talbot
24DefenderA. Kellett
20MidfielderL. Maguire
28MidfielderR. Weir
26MidfielderJ. McCourt
25MidfielderL. Reed
27MidfielderB. Barry
15ForwardJ. Rowley
9ForwardK. Dennis

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Chesterfield 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by S. Laird 27′, K. Dennis 36′ (pen.), C. Doidge 78′, D. Grubb 90′, C. Doidge 90′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Chesterfield made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Forest Green vs Chesterfield Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Forest Green
0
wins
Drawn
0
Chesterfield
1
wins
Total goals
5 · 5.0/match
Both scored
1/1 · 100%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2017All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Chesterfield

WWDWDW

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

Even record

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

Forest Green1wins
0draws2 meetings
Chesterfield1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

5

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 46.4%Draw 29.1%Away 28.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.143.253.46
Max2.173.563.60
Market favourite:Forest Green · 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 market44.7%27.3%28.0%
Public market45.3%27.7%26.9%
Δ0.6%0.5%1.1%

Forest Green vs Chesterfield — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (46%)

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:11Chesterfield
17Shots12
8Shots on target5

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
21/04/18Forest Green4–1Chesterfield2.15/3.44/3.52
21/11/17Chesterfield3–2Forest Green2.21/3.52/3.32

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: Chesterfield

W 171D 113L 130
Over 2.549
Goals scored606

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026