History of the Forest Green Rovers v Mansfield Town fixture
Mansfield Town face a trip to Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, Stags have recorded 1 wins, and Forest Green Rovers have come away with 2 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The New Lawn was just last season, in October 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Oct | Mansfield Town | 1 - 0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Jan | Mansfield Town | 1 - 0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Forest Green | 1-1 | Mansfield Town | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Forest Green | 2 - 1 | Mansfield Town | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Mansfield Town | 3 - 1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 30 Jan | Forest Green | 1 - 4 | Mansfield Town | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 17 Nov | Mansfield Town | 1 - 2 | Forest Green | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Forest Green Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.
The away form of Mansfield Town however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Stags, and 3 goals against.
Forest Green Rovers lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 61 points from their 38 games so far.
Mansfield Town are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 68 points from 35 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Mansfield Town | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 18 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Mansfield Town are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Forest Green Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Mansfield Town | 3 successive away victories. 8 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 7 matches. Last drawn game 19 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here