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Forest Green vs Harrogate Town

The innocent New Lawn Stadium, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire13 March 2021 at 15:00

Match Events

Forest Green
Harrogate Town
Kick Off
C. Stokes
22′
Half Time
K. Wilson

assist: J. Matt

50′
Dominic Bernard53′
55′
E. FrancisB. Kiernan
56′
W. BurrellC. Hall
56′
M. BeckA. Martin
J. DavisonO. Bailey
76′
80′
J. FalkinghamJ. Williams
N. CaddenS. Wagstaff
83′
Elliott Whitehouse85′
Elliott Whitehouse90′
Lewis Thomas90′
Elliott Whitehouse90′
90′Aaron Martin
A. CollinsJ. Richardson
90′
90+1′
J. Williams

assist: G. Thomson

Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal6
7Total Shots15
3Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox8
1Shots outsidebox7
12Fouls17
4Corner Kicks7
2Offsides1
37%Ball Possession63%
4Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
284Total passes480
152Passes accurate353
54%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Forest Green is —, compared to 6.62 for Harrogate Town. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Forest Green's highest-rated starter is —, while Harrogate Town's best-rated player is J. Belshaw (6.80).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Forest Green have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Harrogate Town's starters account for 6 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by J. Muldoon (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Harrogate Town's 4-man backline averaging 6.73. 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 Harrogate Town's 4 rated 6.52. 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Harrogate Town averaging 6.55. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Forest Green and 67% for Harrogate Town. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Forest Green's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Harrogate Town. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Forest Green's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Harrogate Town average 34.8 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: J. Muldoon (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Forest Green's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 19 for Harrogate Town. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Forest Green3-4-1-24-4-2Harrogate Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Thomas5Stokes6Cargill2Wilson22Godwin-.3Bernard20Whiteho.11Cadden14Matt10Collins23Davison1Belshaw3Jones22Francis5Smith6Burrell4Falking.7Thomson2Fallowf.9Beck18Muldoon28McPake

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Forest GreenPosition StrengthHarrogate Town
Avg Rating
6.62
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.80
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (3 v 4)6.73
0G 0A1G 1A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.52
0G 0A0G 0A
Forward (3 v 2)6.55
0G 0A5G 1A
Forest Green3-4-1-2
24GoalkeeperL. Thomas
5DefenderC. Stokes
6DefenderB. Cargill
22DefenderU. Godwin-Malife
2MidfielderK. Wilson
3MidfielderD. Bernard
20MidfielderE. Whitehouse
11MidfielderN. Cadden
14ForwardJ. Matt
10ForwardA. Collins
23ForwardJ. Davison
Harrogate Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
3DefenderD. Jones
5DefenderW. Smith
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
2DefenderR. Fallowfield
22MidfielderE. Francis
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
28MidfielderJ. McPake
9ForwardM. Beck
18ForwardJ. Muldoon6.55G1A

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Harrogate Town 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by C. Stokes 22′, K. Wilson 50′, J. Williams 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Forest Green had 37% possession while Harrogate Town held 63%. Forest Green had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (3 on target) for Harrogate Town. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Harrogate Town made 4.

Rivalry since 2020

Forest Green vs Harrogate Town Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Forest Green
3
wins
Drawn
0
Harrogate Town
2
wins
Total goals
13 · 2.6/match
Both scored
2/5 · 40%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Harrogate Town

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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

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
Harrogate Town2wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 43.0%Draw 32.2%Away 30.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.003.20
Max2.373.213.30
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
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 market40.6%30.0%29.4%
Public market41.0%30.4%28.6%

Forest Green vs Harrogate Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (43%)

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:10Harrogate Town
7Shots15
2Shots 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
13/01/24Forest Green0–2Harrogate Town2.10/3.54/3.36
12/08/23Harrogate Town0–1Forest Green2.28/3.35/3.01
30/04/22Forest Green1–3Harrogate Town1.40/4.85/7.37
07/12/21Harrogate Town1–4Forest Green2.99/3.36/2.37
13/03/21Forest Green2–1Harrogate Town2.32/3.10/3.26
05/12/20Harrogate Town0–1Forest Green3.28/3.50/2.17

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: Harrogate Town

W 83D 68L 125
Over 2.550
Goals scored317

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026