Match report

Forest Green Hold Tranmere to 1-1 Draw in League Two Clash

Forest Green
Forest Green
1–1
FT
Tranmere
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

  1. Forest Green
    12' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    Joseph Mills · Assist: L. Scoble
  2. Tranmere
    16' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    O. Banks
  3. Tranmere
    27' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Norwood · Assist: K. Morris
  4. Forest Green
    45' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Winchester
  5. Forest Green
    46' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Scoble · On: G. Williams
  6. Tranmere
    66' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Morris · On: H. Gilmour
  7. Forest Green
    67' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Winchester
  8. Forest Green
    67' Forest Green Card · Red Card
    Carl Winchester
  9. Forest Green
    70' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Grubb · On: Lloyd James
  10. Forest Green
    81' Forest Green subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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