Match report

Forest Green Defeats South Shields 2-0 in FA Cup

South Shields
South Shields
0–2
FT
Forest Green
Forest Green
Nov 5, 2022

Forest Green continued their strong form by defeating local rivals South Shields 2-0 in the FA Cup clash at The Mariners' Park. Christopher Wickham scored twice for Forest Green, ensuring their progression to the next round of the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Forest Green secured a 2-0 victory over South Shields in the FA Cup.
  • • Christopher Wickham (Forest Green) scored both goals at 28' and 90'+6'.
  • • South Shields made two substitutions: L. Alessandra for J. Hunter at 72', Dillon Morse for R. Briggs at 85'.

Lineups

South Shields

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Boney (G)
  • 5 D. Morse (D)
  • 4 G. Liddle (D)
  • 3 T. Broadbent (D)
  • 2 C. Newton (M)
  • 6 M. Smith (M)
  • 8 M. Woods (M)
  • 11 B. Adams (M)
  • 10 M. Heaney (F)
  • 7 D. Mottley-Henry (F)
  • 9 L. Alessandra (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Hunter
  • 14 R. Briggs
  • 12 J. Doherty
  • 17 C. Ross
  • 15 Joao Gomes
  • 19 S. Hodgson
  • 18 A. Marriott
  • 13 C. Dobson

Forest Green

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 L. Thomas (G)
  • 3 D. Bernard (D)
  • 5 O. Casey (D)
  • 6 B. Cargill (D)
  • 2 C. O'Keeffe (M)
  • 8 R. Hendry (M)
  • 27 H. Bunker (M)
  • 11 H. Boyes (M)
  • 10 A. Little (F)
  • 21 C. Wickham (F)
  • 14 J. Matt (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. March
  • 17 K. McAllister
  • 20 S. O'Brien
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 19 S. Robertson
  • 23 Christian Marques
  • 1 L. McGee
  • 18 B. Fiabema

Timeline

  1. Forest Green
    28' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wickham · Assist: C. O'Keeffe
  2. Forest Green
    59' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Matt · On: J. March
  3. South Shields
    72' South Shields subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Alessandra · On: J. Hunter
  4. Forest Green
    78' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bernard

    Foul

  5. Forest Green
    80' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cargill

    Foul

  6. South Shields
    85' South Shields subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dillon Morse · On: R. Briggs
  7. Forest Green
    89' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    H. Bunker

    Foul

  8. Forest Green
    90'+6 Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wickham · Assist: K. McAllister
  9. Forest Green
    90' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hendry · On: K. McAllister

Match Stats

Stat South Shields Forest Green
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 422 531
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 318 413
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Forest Green took the lead early in the second half when Christopher Wickham scored from an assist by C. O'Keeffe.
  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively as Forest Green added a late goal by Wickham, securing their victory with time running out.