History of the Forest Green Rovers v Newport County fixture
Newport County travel to take on Forest Green Rovers at The Lawn on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Exiles lost the only previous game played between the two.
The only previous meeting between Forest Green Rovers and Newport County at The Lawn was back in January 2005, over five years ago, as the Rovers edged out their past their rivals by a score of 4-3 in an Shield (Conference Cup) match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 28 Sep | Newport Co. | 3 - 1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 25 Jan | Forest Green | 4-3 | Newport Co. | Shield (Conference 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. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Newport County is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Exiles have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Forest Green Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 38 matches.
Newport County's 50 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Newport County | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Exiles out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Forest Green Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Newport County | Not won in previous 7 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here