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      Forest Green Rovers in great nick on home soil in a pulsating game

      Forest Green Rovers run out winners versus Bristol Rovers

      Forest Green Rovers overcame Bristol Rovers, 2x0, on Saturday, on matchday 19. To this matchday, Nailworth's team came from two wins, and Bristol's team came from two draws. Jamille Matt was on fire.

      The opening goal was scored by Jamille Matt with 20 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike. With this goal, Jamille Matt reached the landmark of ten goals this season.

      After 63 minutes, Forest Green Rovers saw Udoka Godwin-Malife get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Jamille Matt netted the last goal after 77 minutes from the penalty spot.

      After the result Forest Green Rovers are 1st in the table, with 43 points, while Bristol Rovers sit 15th place, with 23 points. Next up, Rob Edwards's team visit Harrogate Town, while Joey Barton's team will play at home against Port Vale.

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      Forest Green Rovers
      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 42%

      • Extended their unbeaten run to 7

      • Extended their run to 7 games scoring goals

      Bristol Rovers
      • Ended a sequence of 4 games without losing

      • Ended a sequence of 11 games scoring goals

      COMPETITION

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      STADIUM

      The Bolt New Lawn
      Capacity5 147
      Pitch size-
      Founded2009
      Head-to-head
      3
      38% Wins
      3
      38% Wins
      8
      Official matches