History of the York City v Forest Green Rovers fixture
Forest Green Rovers face a trip to York City at Bootham Crescent at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them being consigned to defeat by opponents in 4 of the 7 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bootham Crescent was just last season, in January 2011, the Minstermen carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Forest Green | 1 - 1 | York City | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | York City | 2-1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Forest Green | 2 - 1 | York City | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Forest Green | 2 - 1 | York City | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 15 Aug | York City | 2 - 0 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 21 Apr | York City | 2 - 1 | Forest Green | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 17 Mar | Forest Green | 1 - 1 | York City | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
York City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.
Forest Green Rovers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
York City's total of 80 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.
Forest Green Rovers's 70 points from 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Forest Green Rovers only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Bootham Crescent will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| York City | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Forest Green Rovers | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 12 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here