History of the Newport County v Forest Green Rovers fixture
Newport County prepare to entertain Forest Green Rovers at Newport Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Exiles have won one and drawn one.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Newport Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Trophy match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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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
Newport County's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Exiles have conceded a disappointing 4 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 1 of their own chances.
Forest Green Rovers's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Rovers, and 8 goals against.
Newport County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 27 matches.
Forest Green Rovers's 38 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Newport County | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Newport Stadium for the Exiles and the Madmen are unable to see past Forest Green Rovers claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Newport County | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
Forest Green Rovers | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here