York City vs Forest Green Rovers: match statistics
York City displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and an average of 3.13 goals per match at home, making them a formidable opponent on their own ground. The hosts are in excellent condition, winning 4 of their last 5 matches overall and scoring 13 goals in this period. Forest Green Rovers is going through a weaker spell, earning only 1 point per game in their last five matches and conceding as many as 10 goals. The difference in offensive quality is clear – York averages 7.73 shots on target per home match compared to Forest Green's 5.57 away. The hosts' high possession rate (62%) and their shooting efficiency (18% conversion) combined with the visitors' poor form suggest a York City victory, although Forest Green has a solid away record this season (43% wins), which could make the match more balanced than recent form suggests.
York City vs Forest Green Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City played against Forest Green Rovers in National League (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
York City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Forest Green Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 2.62 goals per game and allows 0.97. Forest Green Rovers scores 1.73 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of York City's games and 67% of Forest Green Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 47%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.10 to 2.07 per game. York City takes 17.1 shots per game, while Forest Green Rovers takes 17.0.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 1.55 goals per game after halftime. Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (24 goals). For Forest Green Rovers, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
York City displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and an average of 3.13 goals per match at home, making them a formidable opponent on their own ground. The hosts are in excellent condition, winning 4 of their last 5 matches overall and scoring 13 goals in this period. Forest Green Rovers is going through a weaker spell, earning only 1 point per game in their last five matches and conceding as many as 10 goals. The difference in offensive quality is clear – York averages 7.73 shots on target per home match compared to Forest Green's 5.57 away. The hosts' high possession rate (62%) and their shooting efficiency (18% conversion) combined with the visitors' poor form suggest a York City victory, although Forest Green has a solid away record this season (43% wins), which could make the match more balanced than recent form suggests.
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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
| York City | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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.
York City is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - York City · 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.
York City is 51% better for: goals scored per game.
2.62 goals / game - York City · 1.73 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
York City is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.97 goals / game - York City · 1.03 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
York City scores in 93% of games (27 of 29 meczów), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 meczów).
Forest Green Rovers scores in 87% of games (26 of 30 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - York City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 66%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 76-90 (24 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +16 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
York City
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
| York City | Liga | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.59 | 2.84 | • 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 54% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from York City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Forest Green Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Forest Green Rovers?
The National League match finished York City 2:1 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 York City vs Forest Green Rovers?
York City score 2.62 goals per game on average and Forest Green Rovers 1.73. The National League average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 62% of York City's matches and 67% of Forest Green Rovers's.
What form are York City and Forest Green Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 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 York City vs Forest Green Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for York City vs Forest Green Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.