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Scunthorpe vs Forest Green

Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe16 October 2021 at 15:00
Referee: D. Bourne

Match Events

Scunthorpe
Forest Green
Kick Off
Harry Davis31′
H. DavisD. Green
40′
Half Time
47′Jake Young
54′Ebou Adams
Jake Scrimshaw58′
Jai Rowe59′
60′
J. Matt

Penalty

M. OMalleyA. Beestin
61′
65′
E. Adams

assist: K. Wilson

H. HackneyA. Jarvis
72′
76′
J. YoungJ. March
82′Jamille Matt
85′
R. HendryJ. Aitchison
89′
J. MattM. Stevens
Tom Pugh90+9′
Aaron Jarvis90+1′
90+10′Baily Cargill
90+1′Jordan Moore-Taylor
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots2
5Shots insidebox7
2Shots outsidebox3
19Fouls15
5Corner Kicks7
3Offsides1
34%Ball Possession66%
5Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
196Total passes386
105Passes accurate280
54%Passes %73%

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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 4 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.

Age & Experience

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

Scunthorpe3-5-23-4-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Watson24Davis5Taft6Onariase3O'Malley12Rowe26Hackney23Pugh11Hippoly.9Loft18Scrimsh.1McGee15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson3Bernard11Cadden21Hendry8Adams7Stevens.14Matt18Young

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

ScunthorpePosition StrengthForest Green
Scunthorpe3-5-2
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
24DefenderH. Davis
5DefenderG. Taft
6DefenderE. Onariase
3MidfielderM. O'Malley
12MidfielderJ. Rowe
26MidfielderH. Hackney
23MidfielderT. Pugh
11MidfielderM. Hippolyte
9ForwardR. Loft
18ForwardJ. Scrimshaw
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
6DefenderB. Cargill
3DefenderD. Bernard
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
21MidfielderR. Hendry
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
8ForwardE. Adams
14ForwardJ. Matt
18ForwardJ. Young

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Scunthorpe 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by J. Matt 60′ (pen.), E. Adams 65′. 10 yellow cards were shown. Scunthorpe had 34% possession while Forest Green held 66%. Scunthorpe had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Forest Green. Scunthorpe made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Scunthorpe vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Scunthorpe
4
wins
Drawn
1
Forest Green
3
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.9/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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (14%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 14.5%Draw 26.5%Away 65.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.503.601.53
Max7.503.931.55
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Forest Green · Heavy 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 market14.2%24.3%61.5%
Public market12.7%25.1%62.2%
Δ1.5%0.8%0.7%

Scunthorpe vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (65%)

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
7Shots10
3Shots 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
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