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Macclesfield vs Forest Green

Moss Rose, Macclesfield29 September 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Graham Salisbury

Match Events

Macclesfield
Forest Green
Kick Off
41′Paul Digby
Tyrone Marsh45′
Half Time
46′
L. JamesD. Grubb
46′
J. MillsT. Archibald
Keith Lowe47′
48′
D. Grubb
S. Wilson
55′
D. WhitakerP. Vincenti
57′
62′
C. WinchesterM. Worthington
Scott Wilson89′
90′George Williams
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Macclesfield deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 5-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

Macclesfield field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 4 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

Macclesfield start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Forest Green 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.

MacclesfieldPosition StrengthForest Green
Macclesfield
1GoalkeeperK. O'Hara
2DefenderJ. Hodgkiss
4DefenderK. Lowe
5DefenderF. Kelleher
18DefenderC. Maycock
3MidfielderD. Fitzpatrick
23MidfielderD. Whitaker
22MidfielderK. Arthur
8ForwardT. Marsh
9ForwardS. Wilson
13ForwardN. Blissett
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperRobert Sanchez
23DefenderJ. Mills
16DefenderG. Gunning
2DefenderL. Shephard
7DefenderC. Winchester
19DefenderN. McGinley
20MidfielderP. Digby
4MidfielderL. James
11MidfielderG. Williams
10MidfielderR. Brown
26ForwardR. Reid

Match Summary

Macclesfield and Forest Green drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by D. Grubb 48′, S. Wilson 55′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Macclesfield made 1 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Macclesfield vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Macclesfield
4
wins
Drawn
2
Forest Green
9
wins
Total goals
41 · 2.7/match
Both scored
9/15 · 60%
Over 2.5
9/15 · 60%

Recent Form

Macclesfield

LWLWLL

Forest Green

LWLWDW

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.

Macclesfield1wins
1draws4 meetings
Forest Green2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (24%) — the odds may underestimate Macclesfield.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.3%

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 24.1%Draw 25.8%Away 54.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.973.801.80
Max4.504.001.89
Market favourite:Forest Green · Moderate 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 market24.2%25.0%50.8%
Public market21.6%24.3%54.1%
Δ2.6%0.6%3.2%

Macclesfield vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (54%)

Result differed from 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.

MacclesfieldHalf-time:00Forest Green
10Shots13
6Shots 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
25/01/20Macclesfield2–1Forest Green3.40/3.67/1.98
29/12/19Forest Green1–0Macclesfield1.61/3.75/5.50
13/04/19Forest Green2–0Macclesfield1.63/3.77/5.73
29/09/18Macclesfield1–1Forest Green4.16/3.88/1.84

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: Macclesfield

W 121D 137L 193
Over 2.546
Goals scored494

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026