Match report

Forest Green Secures FA Cup Victory Over Alvechurch, 2-1

Forest Green
Forest Green
2–1
FT
Alvechurch
Alvechurch
Nov 26, 2022

Forest Green secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a narrow 2-1 win over Alvechurch at Wimbleball Road. The victory was hard-fought, especially after midfielder D. Bernard received his second yellow card turning into a red, leaving Forest Green to play the last twenty minutes with ten men.

Key Facts

  • • Forest Green's C. Wickham opened the scoring in the 24th minute from the penalty spot.
  • • Alvechurch's J. Abbey equalized just five minutes before halftime, restoring parity with a powerful strike.
  • • J. March put Forest Green back ahead in the 51st minute, assisted by H. Boyes.
  • • D. Bernard received two yellow cards and was subsequently sent off in the 72nd minute.
  • • Forest Green held on to win 2-1 despite playing with one man less for a significant portion of the match.

Lineups

Forest Green

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. McGee (G)
  • 5 O. Casey (D)
  • 15 J. Moore-Taylor (D)
  • 3 D. Bernard (D)
  • 2 C. O'Keeffe (M)
  • 8 R. Hendry (M)
  • 4 D. McGeouch (M)
  • 11 H. Boyes (M)
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris (F)
  • 21 C. Wickham (F)
  • 28 J. March (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Stevenson
  • 6 B. Cargill
  • 18 B. Fiabema
  • 19 S. Robertson
  • 44 M. Bennett
  • 16 J. Jones
  • 27 H. Bunker
  • 24 L. Thomas

Alvechurch

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Jezeph (G)
  • 2 B. Burton (D)
  • 5 J. Willets (D)
  • 6 A. Carter (D)
  • 3 E. Sephton (D)
  • 8 T. Edge (M)
  • 4 Áurio Teixeira (M)
  • 7 J. Abbey (M)
  • 10 J. Concannon (M)
  • 11 D. Waldron (F)
  • 17 T. Skeen-Hamilton (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 H. Bower
  • 16 M. Olaloko
  • 15 P. Taylor
  • 14 H. Williams
  • 12 B. Cassidy
  • 21 J. Spiers
  • 9 L. Brown
  • 13 H. Randle
  • 20 J. Hallahan

Timeline

  1. Forest Green
    21' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bernard

    Foul

  2. Forest Green
    24' Forest Green Goal · Penalty
    C. Wickham
  3. Forest Green
    45' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hendry

    Foul

  4. Alvechurch
    49' Alvechurch Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Abbey
  5. Forest Green
    51' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    J. March · Assist: H. Boyes
  6. Forest Green
    72' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bernard

    Foul

  7. Forest Green
    72' Forest Green Card · Red Card
    D. Bernard

    Foul

  8. Forest Green
    74' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hendry · On: Ben Stevenson
  9. Forest Green
    74' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Wickham · On: B. Cargill
  10. Alvechurch
    83' Alvechurch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Burton · On: H. Bower
  11. Alvechurch
    90'+4 Alvechurch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Sephton · On: M. Olaloko
  12. Alvechurch
    90' Alvechurch Card · Yellow Card
    J. Abbey

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Forest Green Alvechurch
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 74% 77%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 331 422
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 246 327
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead by C. Wickham from the penalty spot set a positive tone for Forest Green, giving them an important advantage.
  • ▸ After J. Abbey equalized for Alvechurch, Forest Green managed to regain their composure and score again through J. March just two minutes later, securing the momentum needed for the remainder of the game.