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Forest Green vs Scunthorpe

The Fully Charged New Lawn, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire2 April 2022 at 15:00
Referee: S. Allison

Match Events

Forest Green
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
M. StevensJ. March
15′
24′Hayden Hackney
Half Time
53′Jai Rowe
60′
A. BeestinS. Burns
Ben Stevenson67′
J. AitchisonJ. Young
68′
B. StevensonK. McAteer
73′
D. Sweeney

assist: N. Cadden

75′
82′
H. HackneyH. Bunn
83′
L. FeeneyJ. Moore-Billam
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls14
8Corner Kicks0
1Offsides0
67%Ball Possession33%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves5
406Total passes209
307Passes accurate103
76%Passes %49%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe'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 Scunthorpe's 3 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 3 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 Green3-4-1-24-3-3Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McGee15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson11Cadden8Adams7Stevens.14Matt4Sweeney9Stevens10Aitchis.1Watson4Delaney12Rowe24Feeney26Hackney28Gallimo.9Nuttall8Beestin18Sinclair38Lewis44Cribb

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

Forest GreenPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
6DefenderB. Cargill
4DefenderD. Sweeney
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
8MidfielderE. Adams
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
14ForwardJ. Matt
9ForwardM. Stevens
10ForwardJ. Aitchison
Scunthorpe4-3-3
1GoalkeeperR. Watson
4DefenderR. Delaney
12DefenderJ. Rowe
28DefenderD. Gallimore
38DefenderH. Lewis
24MidfielderL. Feeney
26MidfielderH. Hackney
44MidfielderH. Cribb
9ForwardJ. Nuttall
8ForwardA. Beestin
18ForwardT. Sinclair

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Scunthorpe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by D. Sweeney 75′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 67% possession while Scunthorpe held 33%. Forest Green had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Scunthorpe. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

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

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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 (78%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 80.9%Draw 16.5%Away 8.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.225.5010.00
Max1.256.5014.25
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 48.3%
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 market77.9%15.4%6.7%
Public market75.9%14.6%9.5%
Δ2.0%0.8%2.8%

Forest Green vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (81%)

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:00Scunthorpe
15Shots11
6Shots on target5

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