Match Report
Newport County went into the game 18th in the table on 55 points; Forest Green Rovers sat 24th on 42 — a 13-point gap. Forest Green Rovers had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 11th in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.35/1.65 for Newport County and 0.96/1.7 for Forest Green Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Across 13 recorded meetings, Newport County have 4 wins to Forest Green Rovers's 5, with 4 draws, at 3.23 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 23% of the wins in this fixture.
Rodney Parade, capacity 7,850, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Forest Green Rovers led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Newport County: William Albert Evans (60'), William Albert Evans (63'), Lewis Payne (69'), Ryan Delaney (84') · Forest Green Rovers: Ryan Delaney (2' og), Mathew Stevens (33')
Key stats
Possession: Newport County 64% · Forest Green Rovers 36% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 7-7