Match report

Forest Green Stuns Oldham 3-0 in League Two Clash

Oldham
Oldham
0–3
FT
Forest Green
Forest Green
May 8, 2021

Forest Green demonstrated their prowess in the League Two match against Oldham, securing a 3-0 victory that leaves Oldham searching for answers. The match saw A. Collins and O. Bailey score crucial goals, while Oldham struggled to find their footing despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card for H. Clarke.

Key Facts

  • • Forest Green scored three goals, two by A. Collins and one by O. Bailey
  • • Oldham conceded a penalty goal in the 63rd minute
  • • H. Clarke of Oldham received a yellow card in the 36th minute
  • • Oldham made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Dylan Bahamboula and K. Jameson
  • • Forest Green also made several substitutions late in the game, bringing on S. Wagstaff and J. Young

Lineups

Oldham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 37 L. Walker (G)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 14 D. Fage (M)
  • 15 K. Jameson (D)
  • 23 N. Adams (M)
  • 24 D. Bahamboula (F)
  • 8 C. Whelan (M)
  • 10 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)
  • 2 H. Clarke (D)
  • 25 A. McCalmont (M)
  • 6 B. Garrity (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. McAleny
  • 32 W. Sutton
  • 20 A. Badan
  • 34 H. Vaughan
  • 4 Sido Jombati
  • 3 C. Borthwick-Jackson
  • 16 B. Ntambwe

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)
  • 17 O. Bailey (M)
  • 10 A. Collins (M)
  • 23 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Richardson
  • 12 T. Allen
  • 18 J. Young
  • 7 I. Hutchinson
  • 16 Jack Evans
  • 24 L. Thomas
  • 19 S. McCoulsky

Timeline

  1. Oldham
    36' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clarke

    Off the ball foul

  2. Oldham
    58' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dylan Bahamboula · On: C. McAleny
  3. Forest Green
    59' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Davison · On: J. Richardson
  4. Forest Green
    63' Forest Green Goal · Penalty
    A. Collins
  5. Forest Green
    65' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Bailey · Assist: A. Collins
  6. Oldham
    72' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Jameson · On: W. Sutton
  7. Oldham
    72' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Fage · On: A. Badan
  8. Oldham
    72' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Adams · On: H. Vaughan
  9. Oldham
    75' Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Clarke · On: Sido Jombati
  10. Forest Green
    80' Forest Green Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: B. Cargill
  11. Oldham
    84' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    W. Sutton

    Foul

  12. Forest Green
    88' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wagstaff · On: Taylor Allen
  13. Forest Green
    89' Forest Green subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Collins · On: J. Young
  14. Forest Green
    90'+3 Forest Green subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Bailey · On: I. Hutchinson
  15. Forest Green
    90'+3 Forest Green subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kane Wilson · On: Jack Evans

Match Stats

Stat Oldham Forest Green
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 62%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 291 154
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 227 96
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty goal by A. Collins in the 63rd minute marked a turning point in the match, giving Forest Green the lead and confidence
  • ▸ O. Bailey's goal in the 65th minute further extended Forest Green's lead, effectively sealing Oldham's fate
  • ▸ Forest Green's third goal by A. Collins in the 80th minute solidified their dominance, making it difficult for Oldham to mount a comeback