Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers: match statistics
Forest Green Rovers are showing decidedly superior form and table standing (4th place) compared to Sutton United (20th place). The visitors hold an impressive record of 15 wins against just 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have managed only 5 wins alongside 12 losses. Sutton United's recent form is particularly alarming—0 wins in the last 5 games and a mere 0.2 points per match, whereas Forest Green averages 2 points per match over the same period. The visitors' away stats are robust: a 50% win rate, higher xG (1.79 vs 1.53 for the hosts at home), and a better goal conversion rate. Furthermore, Forest Green boasts a significantly better goal difference (+6 away vs +1 for the hosts at home) and superior defensive solidity (1.08 goals conceded per away match vs 1.69 for the hosts at home). All key metrics favor an away victory, though a draw cannot be completely ruled out given Forest Green's relatively high away draw percentage (33%).
Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sutton United played against Forest Green Rovers in National League (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sutton United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Forest Green Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sutton United scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.84. Forest Green Rovers scores 1.69 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Sutton United's games and 62% of Forest Green Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 46%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Forest Green Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.09 to 1.41 per game. Sutton United takes 11.1 shots per game, while Forest Green Rovers takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sutton United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sutton United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Forest Green Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 are showing decidedly superior form and table standing (4th place) compared to Sutton United (20th place). The visitors hold an impressive record of 15 wins against just 3 defeats this season, while the hosts have managed only 5 wins alongside 12 losses. Sutton United's recent form is particularly alarming—0 wins in the last 5 games and a mere 0.2 points per match, whereas Forest Green averages 2 points per match over the same period. The visitors' away stats are robust: a 50% win rate, higher xG (1.79 vs 1.53 for the hosts at home), and a better goal conversion rate. Furthermore, Forest Green boasts a significantly better goal difference (+6 away vs +1 for the hosts at home) and superior defensive solidity (1.08 goals conceded per away match vs 1.69 for the hosts at home). All key metrics favor an away victory, though a draw cannot be completely ruled out given Forest Green's relatively high away draw percentage (33%).
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Sutton United | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
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.
Forest Green Rovers is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sutton United · 1.6 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers
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 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Sutton United · 1.69 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.84 goals / game - Sutton United · 0.92 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Sutton United scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).
Forest Green Rovers scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Sutton United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Sutton United
Over / Under - Forest Green Rovers
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Sutton United · 1.5 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sutton United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Sutton United
Forest Green Rovers
* 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
| Sutton United | Liga | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.24 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 54% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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 Sutton United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Forest Green Rovers. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers?
The National League match finished Sutton United 1:1 Forest Green Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers?
Sutton United score 1.40 goals per game on average and Forest Green Rovers 1.69. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Sutton United's matches and 62% of Forest Green Rovers's.
What form are Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Sutton United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Forest Green Rovers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sutton United vs Forest Green Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.