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Scunthorpe vs Forest Green

Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe22 February 2020 at 15:00
Referee: C. Boyeson

Match Events

Scunthorpe
Forest Green
Kick Off
John Mcatee17′
Half Time
J. McAtee

assist: Abobaker Eisa

46′
48′George Williams
63′
G. WilliamsJ. Aitchison
63′
A. CollinsJ. March
64′
U. Godwin-MalifeR. Hall
Alex Gilliead72′
Andy Butler83′
K. van VeenG. Miller
90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal1
2Shots off Goal3
7Total Shots8
0Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox1
2Shots outsidebox7
15Fouls10
1Corner Kicks11
0Offsides1
40%Ball Possession60%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
339Total passes500
200Passes accurate347
59%Passes %69%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Scunthorpe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green'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

Scunthorpe field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green'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

Scunthorpe start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Scunthorpe3-4-33-4-3Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Watson6Butler14Perch23McArdle32Bedeau16Butroid15Gabriel20Gilliead10Veen45McAtee30Eisa24Thomas30Stokes6Rawson22Godwin-.20Kitching18Dawson7Winches.11Williams14Adams19McGinley10Collins

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wilcox

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

ScunthorpePosition StrengthForest Green
Scunthorpe3-4-3
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
6DefenderA. Butler
23DefenderR. McArdle
32DefenderJ. Bedeau
14MidfielderJ. Perch
16MidfielderL. Butroid
15MidfielderJ. Gabriel
45MidfielderJ. McAtee
20ForwardA. Gilliead
10ForwardK. van Veen
30ForwardAbobaker Eisa
Forest Green3-4-3
24GoalkeeperL. Thomas
30DefenderC. Stokes
6DefenderF. Rawson
20DefenderL. Kitching
22MidfielderU. Godwin-Malife
7MidfielderC. Winchester
14MidfielderE. Adams
19MidfielderN. McGinley
10MidfielderA. Collins
18ForwardK. Dawson
11ForwardG. Williams

Match Summary

Scunthorpe defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by J. McAtee 46′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Scunthorpe had 40% possession while Forest Green held 60%. Scunthorpe had 7 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Forest Green. Scunthorpe made 1 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Scunthorpe vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Scunthorpe
3
wins
Drawn
1
Forest Green
4
wins
Total goals
24 · 3.0/match
Both scored
4/8 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/8 · 38%

Recent Form

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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

Forest Green dominates

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

Scunthorpe2wins
0draws6 meetings
Forest Green4wins

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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 38.0%Draw 30.5%Away 36.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.252.70
Max2.693.302.80
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market35.7%29.1%35.2%
Public market36.8%29.0%34.2%
Δ1.1%0.1%1.0%

Scunthorpe vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Scunthorpe
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (38%)

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.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:00Forest Green
7Shots8
5Shots on target1

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

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