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Forest Green vs Macclesfield

The New Lawn, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire29 December 2019 at 15:00
Referee: A. Young

Match Events

Forest Green
Macclesfield
Kick Off
Ebou Adams45′
Half Time
M. MillsL. Kitching
46′
M. StevensA. Collins
58′
59′Corey O'Keeffe
Elliott Frear69′
F. Rawson

assist: L. Shephard

74′
81′
N. CameronD. Fitzpatrick
85′
C. OKeefeJ. Blyth
J. AitchisonK. Dawson
89′
Aaron Collins90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox3
9Shots outsidebox5
14Fouls20
4Corner Kicks3
2Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
406Total passes238
310Passes accurate137
76%Passes %58%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Macclesfield'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 Macclesfield'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 3 for Macclesfield 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 Green4-4-23-4-1-2Macclesfield
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Smith5Mills6Rawson2Shephard17Frear7Winches.14Adams19McGinley9Stevens29Aitchis.25Mondal1Evans25Cameron5Kelleher16O'Keefe15Horsfall12Welch-H.8Harris20Osadebe14Kirby7Gnahoua9Ironside

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

Substitutes

Coach: D. McMahon

Forest GreenPosition StrengthMacclesfield
Forest Green4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. Smith
5DefenderM. Mills
6DefenderF. Rawson
2DefenderL. Shephard
19DefenderN. McGinley
17MidfielderE. Frear
7MidfielderC. Winchester
14MidfielderE. Adams
25MidfielderJ. Mondal
9ForwardM. Stevens
29ForwardJ. Aitchison
Macclesfield3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperO. Evans
25DefenderN. Cameron
5DefenderF. Kelleher
15DefenderF. Horsfall
16MidfielderC. O'Keefe
12MidfielderM. Welch-Hayes
8MidfielderJ. Harris
14MidfielderC. Kirby
20ForwardE. Osadebe
7ForwardA. Gnahoua
9ForwardJ. Ironside

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Macclesfield 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by F. Rawson 74′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 62% possession while Macclesfield held 38%. Forest Green had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Macclesfield. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Macclesfield made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Forest Green vs Macclesfield Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Forest Green
8
wins
Drawn
3
Macclesfield
4
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.8/match
Both scored
10/15 · 67%
Over 2.5
9/15 · 60%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Macclesfield

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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

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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 Green2wins
1draws4 meetings
Macclesfield1wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.0%

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 62.1%Draw 26.7%Away 18.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.613.755.50
Max1.613.755.50
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Forest Green · Moderate favourite

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (62%)

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:00Macclesfield
13Shots8
5Shots on target2

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Macclesfield

W 121D 137L 193
Over 2.546
Goals scored494

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026