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Macclesfield vs Forest Green

Moss Rose Ground, Macclesfield, Cheshire25 January 2020 at 15:00
Referee: M. Coy

Match Events

Macclesfield
Forest Green
Kick Off
17′
C. Winchester

assist: O. Bailey

28′
J. BrownJ. Mondal
Half Time
J. HarrisE. Osadebe
61′
65′
R. HallA. Collins
Fraser Horsfall69′
C. KirbyB. Stephens
71′
J. Ironside

assist: B. Stephens

74′
Corey O'Keeffe80′
A. Gnahoua
83′
J. IronsideJ. Blyth
84′
88′
J. MarchM. Stevens
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal11
2Shots off Goal5
5Total Shots17
1Blocked Shots1
3Shots insidebox7
2Shots outsidebox10
17Fouls7
2Corner Kicks6
1Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
1Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards0
9Goalkeeper Saves0
353Total passes350
209Passes accurate208
59%Passes %59%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Macclesfield field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 6 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 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.

Macclesfield4-1-4-14-2-3-1Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mitchell23Fitzpat.5Kelleher16O'Keefe15Horsfall8Harris19Whitehe.11Archiba.14Kirby7Gnahoua9Ironside26Logan6Rawson20Kitching3Bernard7Winches.16Brown14Adams19McGinley42Bailey15Hall28March

Substitutes

Coach: M. Kennedy

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

MacclesfieldPosition StrengthForest Green
Macclesfield4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Mitchell
23DefenderD. Fitzpatrick
5DefenderF. Kelleher
16DefenderC. O'Keefe
15DefenderF. Horsfall
8MidfielderJ. Harris
19MidfielderD. Whitehead
11MidfielderT. Archibald
14MidfielderC. Kirby
7MidfielderA. Gnahoua
9ForwardJ. Ironside
Forest Green4-2-3-1
26GoalkeeperC. Logan
6DefenderF. Rawson
20DefenderL. Kitching
3DefenderD. Bernard
19DefenderN. McGinley
7MidfielderC. Winchester
16MidfielderJ. Brown
14MidfielderE. Adams
42MidfielderO. Bailey
15MidfielderR. Hall
28MidfielderJ. March

Match Summary

Macclesfield defeated Forest Green 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by C. Winchester 17′, J. Ironside 74′, A. Gnahoua 83′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Macclesfield had 51% possession while Forest Green held 49%. Macclesfield had 5 shots (2 on target) compared to 17 (11 on target) for Forest Green. Macclesfield made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Macclesfield vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Macclesfield
3
wins
Drawn
3
Forest Green
9
wins
Total goals
40 · 2.7/match
Both scored
9/15 · 60%
Over 2.5
8/15 · 53%

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

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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.

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 (28%) — the odds may underestimate Macclesfield.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.3%

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 29.4%Draw 27.2%Away 50.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.601.95
Max3.403.752.00
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite:Forest Green · Slight favourite

Result vs. Market

Macclesfield
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (51%)

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:01Forest Green
5Shots17
2Shots on target11

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