Match report

Forest Green Defeats Tranmere 2–1 in League Two Clash

Forest Green
Forest Green
2–1
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
May 1, 2021

Forest Green held off Tranmere to secure a 2–1 win in their League Two match, with Ebou Adams' early red card for Forest Green adding tension to the game. Goals from J. Davison and A. Collins propelled Forest Green to victory, although Tranmere managed a late consolation goal from K. Morris.

Key Facts

  • • Forest Green 2–1 Tranmere
  • • J. Davison scored the first goal for Forest Green at 50'
  • • A. Collins converted a penalty at 81'
  • • K. Morris scored for Tranmere at 90+6'
  • • Ebou Adams received a red card for Forest Green at 57'

Lineups

Forest Green

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. McGee (G)
  • 21 S. Wagstaff (F)
  • 5 C. Stokes (D)
  • 15 J. Moore-Taylor (M)
  • 6 B. Cargill (D)
  • 2 K. Wilson (M)
  • 22 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 3 D. Bernard (D)
  • 8 E. Adams (M)
  • 10 A. Collins (M)
  • 23 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Richardson
  • 24 L. Thomas
  • 12 T. Allen
  • 7 I. Hutchinson
  • 17 O. Bailey
  • 18 J. Young
  • 16 Jack Evans

Tranmere

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 26 P. Clarke (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 2 L. O'Connor (D)
  • 18 C. MacDonald (D)
  • 8 J. Spearing (M)
  • 19 L. Feeney (M)
  • 22 P. Lewis (M)
  • 17 O. Khan (D)
  • 28 D. Nugent (F)
  • 14 K. Woolery (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 K. Morris
  • 35 D. Lloyd
  • 11 C. Taylor
  • 12 C. Jolley
  • 30 B. Jones
  • 21 G. Ray
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh

Timeline

  1. Forest Green
    22' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    Ebou Adams

    Argument

  2. Forest Green
    45' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    A. Collins

    Simulation

  3. Tranmere
    48' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lewis · On: K. Morris
  4. Forest Green
    50' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Davison · Assist: Kane Wilson
  5. Forest Green
    57' Forest Green Card · Yellow Card
    Ebou Adams

    Foul

  6. Forest Green
    57' Forest Green Card · Red Card
    Ebou Adams

    Foul

  7. Tranmere
    65' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. MacDonald · On: D. Lloyd-McGoldrick
  8. Tranmere
    65' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Woolery · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  9. Tranmere
    74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Khan · On: C. Jolley
  10. Forest Green
    81' Forest Green Goal · Penalty
    A. Collins
  11. Forest Green
    84' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Davison · On: J. Richardson
  12. Tranmere
    90'+6 Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Morris · Assist: Emmanuel Monthe

Match Stats

Stat Forest Green Tranmere
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 57% 74%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 6 8
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 301 468
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 173 344
Shots Inside Box 4 2
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Forest Green took the lead early in the second half when J. Davison scored at 50', after a strong assist by Kane Wilson.
  • ▸ The game turned dramatically when Ebou Adams was sent off for Forest Green at 57', leaving them to play with ten men.
  • ▸ A. Collins sealed Forest Green's victory with a penalty at 81', despite Tranmere's late push and consolation goal by K. Morris at 90+6'.