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Forest Green vs Scunthorpe

The New Lawn, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire7 December 2019 at 15:00
Referee: J. Busby

Match Events

Forest Green
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
5′James Perch
9′Kevin van Veen
41′Lee Novak
Dominic Bernard45′
Half Time
D. BernardN. McGinley
46′
48′Harrison McGahey
52′Levi Sutton
57′
A. Gilliead

assist: K. van Veen

K. DawsonJ. Mondal
69′
J. AitchisonA. Collins
74′
75′Ngosi Ntlhe
90′Levi Sutton
90′Levi Sutton
90′
K. van VeenJ. Proctor
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal3
12Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots0
8Shots insidebox2
4Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls24
5Corner Kicks3
0Offsides0
61%Ball Possession39%
1Yellow Cards7
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
503Total passes307
392Passes accurate216
78%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe's 4-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Scunthorpe'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

Forest Green start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Scunthorpe 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 Green3-5-24-4-2Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Thomas5Mills6Rawson2Shephard20Kitching3Bernard18Dawson7Winches.14Adams9Stevens29Aitchis.25Eastwood14Perch23McArdle2Clarke3Ntlhe26McGahey20Gilliead22Sutton17Novak10Veen30Eisa

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Forest GreenPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Forest Green3-5-2
24GoalkeeperL. Thomas
5DefenderM. Mills
6DefenderF. Rawson
3DefenderD. Bernard
2MidfielderL. Shephard
20MidfielderL. Kitching
18MidfielderK. Dawson
7MidfielderC. Winchester
14MidfielderE. Adams
9ForwardM. Stevens
29ForwardJ. Aitchison
Scunthorpe4-4-2
25GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
23DefenderR. McArdle
2DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderK. Ntlhe
26DefenderH. McGahey
14MidfielderJ. Perch
20MidfielderA. Gilliead
22MidfielderL. Sutton
30MidfielderAbobaker Eisa
17ForwardL. Novak
10ForwardK. van Veen

Match Summary

Scunthorpe defeated Forest Green 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by A. Gilliead 57′, Abobaker Eisa 71′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Forest Green had 61% possession while Scunthorpe held 39%. Forest Green had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Scunthorpe. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 1.

Rivalry since 2014

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Forest Green
4
wins
Drawn
1
Scunthorpe
3
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.9/match
Both scored
4/8 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/8 · 38%

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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

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Head-to-Head Record

Forest Green dominates

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

Forest Green4wins
0draws6 meetings
Scunthorpe2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

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 48.3%Draw 28.6%Away 27.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.403.60
Max2.103.593.75
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
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 market46.9%26.9%26.1%
Public market46.3%27.8%25.9%

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Scunthorpe
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (48%)

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Scunthorpe
12Shots7
5Shots on target4

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
02/04/22Forest Green1–0Scunthorpe1.24/6.06/12.42
16/10/21Scunthorpe0–2Forest Green6.91/3.78/1.54
17/04/21Forest Green3–2Scunthorpe1.84/3.37/4.59
10/10/20Scunthorpe1–4Forest Green3.19/3.40/2.24
22/02/20Scunthorpe1–0Forest Green2.63/3.28/2.74
07/12/19Forest Green0–2Scunthorpe2.07/3.50/3.68

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026