History of the Forest Green Rovers v Newport County fixture
Newport County face a trip to Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn at lunchtime on Wednesday, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The New Lawn was just last season, in December 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Trophy match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Newport Co. | 0 - 0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 13 Dec | Forest Green | 0-2 | Newport Co. | Trophy |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Newport Co. | 0 - 0 | Forest Green | Trophy |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 27 Sep | Forest Green | 1 - 1 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Forest Green | 0 - 0 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 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. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.
Newport County have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Exiles's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 15 goals for and 14 against.
Forest Green Rovers's total of 38 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.
Newport County are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 42 points from 22 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
| Newport County | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Newport County only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at The New Lawn will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Newport County | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here