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Forest Green vs Scunthorpe

The innocent New Lawn Stadium, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire17 April 2021 at 12:30

Match Events

Forest Green
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
17′Jordan Clarke
19′
J. ClarkeJ. Bedeau
J. Moore-Taylor

assist: E. Adams

21′
45+1′
H. McGahey

assist: J. Bedeau

Half Time
Kane Wilson47′
52′
Abobaker Eisa

assist: H. McGahey

Dominic Bernard61′
69′Jem Karacan
E. Adams

assist: N. Cadden

71′
73′
D. GreenJ. Rowe
C. Stokes
80′
83′Alex Gilliead
87′
M. OMalleyM. Hippolyte
87′
J. McAteeL. Spence
87′
J. KaracanH. Jessop
A. CollinsJ. Davison
90+4′
S. WagstaffJ. Richardson
90+7′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal3
20Total Shots7
7Blocked Shots2
14Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls10
19Corner Kicks1
1Offsides1
47%Ball Possession53%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves5
293Total passes356
169Passes accurate231
58%Passes %65%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Forest Green start 3 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Forest Green's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: J. Moore-Taylor (31), oldest: J. Moore-Taylor (31)), while Scunthorpe average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Forest Green3-4-2-13-5-2Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McGee21Wagstaff5Stokes15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson22Godwin-.3Bernard11Cadden8Adams10Collins1Watson2Clarke3Taft5McGahey38O'Malley23Karacan8Gilliead10Veen14Green45McAtee11Eisa

Substitutes

Coach: J. Ball

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

Forest GreenPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Forest Green3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
5DefenderC. Stokes
6DefenderB. Cargill
22DefenderU. Godwin-Malife
15MidfielderJ. Moore-Taylor
2MidfielderK. Wilson
3MidfielderD. Bernard
11MidfielderN. Cadden
21ForwardS. Wagstaff
8ForwardE. Adams
10ForwardA. Collins
Scunthorpe3-5-2
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
2DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderG. Taft
5DefenderH. McGahey
38MidfielderM. O'Malley
23MidfielderJ. Karacan
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
14MidfielderD. Green
45MidfielderJ. McAtee
10ForwardK. van Veen
11ForwardAbobaker Eisa

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Scunthorpe 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by J. Moore-Taylor 21′, H. McGahey 45′, Abobaker Eisa 52′, E. Adams 71′, C. Stokes 80′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 47% possession while Scunthorpe held 53%. Forest Green had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Scunthorpe. Forest Green made 2 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 5.

Rivalry since 2014

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Forest Green
3
wins
Drawn
1
Scunthorpe
4
wins
Total goals
20 · 2.5/match
Both scored
3/8 · 38%
Over 2.5
2/8 · 25%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Scunthorpe

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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 (52%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 54.2%Draw 29.7%Away 21.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.254.33
Max1.853.464.75
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Forest Green · Moderate 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 market51.8%27.7%20.5%
Public market52.0%28.0%20.0%

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (54%)

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:11Scunthorpe
20Shots7
8Shots 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
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