Match report
Forest Green Hold Tranmere to 1-1 Draw in League Two Clash
Forest Green
1–1
FT
Tranmere
May 13, 2019
Forest Green held Tranmere to a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought League Two match on May 13. Joseph Mills gave Forest Green an early lead, but Tranmere's J. Norwood equalized, ensuring a point for both sides. The game was marked by a red card for Forest Green's Carl Winchester late in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Forest Green scored first through Joseph Mills at the 12th minute with an assist from L. Scoble
- • Tranmere's J. Norwood equalized for Tranmere at the 27th minute with an assist from K. Morris
- • Carl Winchester was given a red card for Forest Green at the 67th minute
- • Both teams had yellow cards, with Tranmere's O. Banks receiving one at the 16th minute
Lineups
Forest Green
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 34 L. Ward (G)
- 5 L. Collins (M)
- 23 J. Mills (D)
- 6 F. Rawson (D)
- 2 L. Shephard (D)
- 8 D. Grubb (M)
- 7 C. Winchester (M)
- 10 R. Brown (M)
- 19 N. McGinley (D)
- 9 C. Doidge (F)
- 25 J. Mondal (M)
Substitutes
- 11 G. Williams
- 4 L. James
- 21 S. McCoulsky
- 13 J. Montgomery
- 17 I. Pearce
- 20 P. Digby
- 22 U. Godwin-Malife
Tranmere
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Davies (G)
- 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
- 14 J. Caprice (D)
- 4 S. Nelson (D)
- 6 E. Monthe (D)
- 17 D. Perkins (M)
- 8 J. Harris
- 28 O. Banks (M)
- 19 K. Morris (M)
- 11 C. Jennings (M)
- 10 J. Norwood (F)
Substitutes
- 22 H. Gilmour
- 2 A. Buxton
- 5 S. McNulty
- 9 P. Mullin
- 18 J. Smith
- 25 L. Pilling
- 29 C. Dagnall
Timeline
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12' Forest Green Goal · Normal GoalJoseph Mills · Assist: L. Scoble -
16' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardO. Banks -
27' Tranmere Goal · Normal GoalJ. Norwood · Assist: K. Morris -
45' Forest Green Card · Yellow CardCarl Winchester -
46' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Scoble · On: G. Williams -
66' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Morris · On: H. Gilmour -
67' Forest Green Card · Yellow CardCarl Winchester -
67' Forest Green Card · Red CardCarl Winchester -
70' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Grubb · On: Lloyd James -
81' Forest Green subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Collins · On: S. McCoulsky
Match Stats
| Stat | Forest Green | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 71% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 293 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Forest Green took the lead early in the game thanks to Joseph Mills' goal, putting pressure on Tranmere to respond
- ▸ Tranmere's J. Norwood equalized at the 27th minute, leveling the match and shifting momentum back towards Tranmere
- ▸ The red card for Forest Green's Carl Winchester at the 67th minute altered the balance of the game, making it difficult for Forest Green to maintain their lead