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Forest Green vs Tranmere

The Fully Charged New Lawn, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire25 September 2021 at 15:00
Referee: D. Rock

Match Events

Forest Green
Tranmere
Kick Off
8′Josh Hawkes
25′Sam Foley
Jack Aitchison27′
Half Time
J. AitchisonE. Adams
62′
63′
J. HawkesL. Feeney
72′
E. NevittN. Maynard
Dominic Bernard76′
80′Calum MacDonald
81′
K. MorrisR. Watson
M. StevensJ. Young
82′
87′Calum MacDonald
87′Calum MacDonald
B. StevensonJ. March
88′
Regan Hendry90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
10Shots off Goal6
24Total Shots16
9Blocked Shots6
17Shots insidebox8
7Shots outsidebox8
17Fouls12
8Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
55%Ball Possession45%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves5
413Total passes339
312Passes accurate240
76%Passes %71%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Forest Green field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere'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 1 for Tranmere 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 Tranmere 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 Green3-4-1-24-5-1Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McGee15Moore-T.2Wilson3Bernard11Cadden21Hendry7Stevens.14Matt4Sweeney9Stevens10Aitchis.25Doohan26Clarke5Davies2Dacres-.3MacDona.8Spearing17Foley14McManam.7Morris15Hawkes20Nevitt

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

Substitutes

Coach: M. Mellon

Forest GreenPosition StrengthTranmere
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
3DefenderD. Bernard
4DefenderD. Sweeney
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
21MidfielderR. Hendry
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
14ForwardJ. Matt
9ForwardM. Stevens
10ForwardJ. Aitchison
Tranmere4-5-1
25GoalkeeperR. Doohan
26DefenderP. Clarke
5DefenderT. Davies
2DefenderJ. Dacres-Cogley
3DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
17MidfielderS. Foley
14MidfielderC. McManaman
7MidfielderK. Morris
15MidfielderJ. Hawkes
20ForwardE. Nevitt

Match Summary

Forest Green and Tranmere drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Forest Green had 55% possession while Tranmere held 45%. Forest Green had 24 shots (5 on target) compared to 16 (4 on target) for Tranmere. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2015

Forest Green vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Forest Green
6
wins
Drawn
3
Tranmere
4
wins
Total goals
33 · 2.5/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Tranmere

DLWLDL

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 Green5wins
1draws8 meetings
Tranmere2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.5%

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 54.3%Draw 28.9%Away 23.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.254.20
Max1.863.604.38
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
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 market51.3%26.9%21.8%
Public market51.8%26.3%21.9%

Forest Green vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

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

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Tranmere
24Shots16
5Shots on target4

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
24/02/24Forest Green1–0Tranmere2.47/3.42/2.79
11/11/23Tranmere3–0Forest Green2.59/3.63/2.55
29/01/22Tranmere0–4Forest Green3.20/3.06/2.42
25/09/21Forest Green0–0Tranmere1.84/3.46/4.30
01/05/21Forest Green2–1Tranmere2.62/3.22/2.75
19/01/21Tranmere3–2Forest Green3.03/3.13/2.49
19/04/19Tranmere0–1Forest Green2.26/3.37/3.29
23/10/18Forest Green3–1Tranmere2.32/3.37/3.23

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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026