History of the Darlington v Forest Green Rovers fixture
Forest Green Rovers face a trip to Darlington at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Rovers lost the only previous game played between the two.
The only previous meeting between Darlington and Forest Green Rovers at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren was just last season, in September 2010, with Darlington running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | Forest Green | 1 - 1 | Darlington | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Darlington | 3-0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Darlington have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Quakers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.
The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Rovers, and 6 goals against.
Darlington see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 31 points from their 22 games played so far,
Forest Green Rovers's 33 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 13 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Forest Green Rovers are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Darlington. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Darlington | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
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