Forest Green Rovers vs Aldershot Town: match statistics
Forest Green Rovers demonstrates a solid advantage in home matches with a 56% win rate and an impressive average of 1.83 goals per game while conceding only 1.11. Their xG statistics (2.33 For vs 1.02 Against) indicate a significant qualitative advantage in creating chances. Aldershot Town, despite good form in the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG), struggles away—44% losses and a negative goal difference (-1). The hosts also hold the advantage in possession (57% vs 52%) and total shots (19.78 vs 12.22), which, combined with higher shot on target efficiency (6.89 vs 4.44), gives them a real edge. Despite Forest Green's weaker form in the last 5 matches, their home strength and statistical superiority argue for a home victory, although Aldershot may put up resistance.
Forest Green Rovers vs Aldershot Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forest Green Rovers played against Aldershot Town in National League (England). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Forest Green Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Aldershot Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Forest Green Rovers scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.17. Aldershot Town scores 1.74 and allows 1.85. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Forest Green Rovers's games and 71% of Aldershot Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 74%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Forest Green Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.01 to 1.67 per game. Forest Green Rovers takes 16.6 shots per game, while Aldershot Town takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Aldershot Town leads at halftime in 26% and scores 1.09 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forest Green Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). For Aldershot Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Forest Green Rovers demonstrates a solid advantage in home matches with a 56% win rate and an impressive average of 1.83 goals per game while conceding only 1.11. Their xG statistics (2.33 For vs 1.02 Against) indicate a significant qualitative advantage in creating chances. Aldershot Town, despite good form in the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG), struggles away—44% losses and a negative goal difference (-1). The hosts also hold the advantage in possession (57% vs 52%) and total shots (19.78 vs 12.22), which, combined with higher shot on target efficiency (6.89 vs 4.44), gives them a real edge. Despite Forest Green's weaker form in the last 5 matches, their home strength and statistical superiority argue for a home victory, although Aldershot may put up resistance.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Forest Green Rovers | Aldershot Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Aldershot Town is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers · 2 pts / game - Aldershot Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Forest Green Rovers is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers · 1.85 goals / game - Aldershot Town
Forest Green Rovers scores in 89% of games (32 of 36 meczów), while Aldershot Town keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 34 meczów).
Aldershot Town scores in 82% of games (28 of 34 meczów), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Forest Green Rovers
Over / Under - Aldershot Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Forest Green Rovers is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers · 1.18 pts / game - Aldershot Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Aldershot Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Forest Green Rovers
Aldershot Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Forest Green Rovers | Liga | Aldershot Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.83 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 57% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 74% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Forest Green Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Aldershot Town. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Forest Green Rovers vs Aldershot Town?
The National League match finished Forest Green Rovers 2:1 Aldershot Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Forest Green Rovers vs Aldershot Town?
Forest Green Rovers score 1.67 goals per game on average and Aldershot Town 1.74. The National League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Forest Green Rovers's matches and 71% of Aldershot Town's.
What form are Forest Green Rovers and Aldershot Town in?
Over the last 5 games Forest Green Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Aldershot Town 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forest Green Rovers vs Aldershot Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.