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.
Forest Green Rovers | Bristol Rovers | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
4 | Tackles Won | 4 | ||
7 | 6 | Ball steals | 4 | 8 |
8 | 41 | Total Passes | 76 | 7 |
8 | 24 | Passes Completed | 57 | 7 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
8 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 6 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |