2015–16 Forest Green Rovers F.C. season
2015–16 season | |||
Chairman | Dale Vince | ||
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Manager | Adrian Pennock | ||
Stadium | The New Lawn | ||
FA Cup |
Second round (knocked out by Oxford United | ||
FA Trophy |
First round (knocked out by Havant & Waterlooville) | ||
Gloucestershire Senior Cup |
Quarter-Finals (to date) | ||
Highest home attendance | 3,127 (v Cheltenham Town, National League) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 1,076 | ||
Average home league attendance | 1,448 | ||
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The 2015–16 season is Forest Green Rovers's 127th year of existence and their 18th consecutive season in the National League.[1] Along with competing in the National League, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
Transfers
Transfers in
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
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1 July 2015 | CB | ![]() | Darren Jones | Newport County | Free transfer | [2] |
1 July 2015 | CF | ![]() | Delano Sam-Yorke | Lincoln City | Free transfer | [2] |
1 July 2015 | CF | ![]() | Aaron O'Connor | Newport County | Free transfer | [3] |
15 July 2015 | RW | ![]() | Keanu Marsh-Brown | Barnet | Undisclosed | [4] |
24 July 2015 | GK | ![]() | Jonny Maxted | Hartlepool United | Free transfer | [5] |
23 September 2015 | CM | ![]() | Darren Carter | Northampton Town | Free transfer | [6] |
23 September 2015 | GK | ![]() | Dale Eve | Stoke City | Loan | |
23 November 2015 | FW | ![]() | Brett Williams | Stevenage | Loan | [7] |
15 January 2016 | FW | ![]() | Brett Williams | Stevenage | Free transfer | [8] |
18 January 2016 | FW | ![]() | Kieffer Moore | Viking | Free transfer | [9] |
28 January 2016 | DF | ![]() | Ben Jefford | Welling United | Undisclosed fee | [10] |
1 February 2016 | FW | ![]() | Anthony Jeffrey | Boreham Wood | Undisclosed fee | [11] |
4 February 2016 | GK | ![]() | Dale Eve | Stoke City | Free transfer | [12] |
23 March 2016 | GK | ![]() | Lenny Pidgeley | Leatherhead | Free transfer | [13] |
Loans in
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Date until | Ref. |
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23 January 2016 | CM | ![]() | Charlie Cooper | Birmingham City | 23 February 2016 | [14] |
Transfers out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
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1 July 2015 | AM | ![]() | Anthony Barry | Accrington Stanley [lower-alpha 1] | Free transfer | [16] |
1 July 2015 | CF | ![]() | Stuart Fleetwood | Free agent | Released | [17] |
1 July 2015 | CM | ![]() | Kieron Forbes | Free agent | Released | [17] |
1 July 2015 | SS | ![]() | James Marwood | Gateshead [lower-alpha 2] | Free transfer | [19] |
1 July 2015 | RW | ![]() | James Norwood | Tranmere Rovers [lower-alpha 3] | Released | [17] |
1 July 2015 | CB | ![]() | Luke Oliver | Aldershot Town [lower-alpha 4] | Free transfer | [17] |
1 July 2015 | GK | ![]() | Sam Russell | Gateshead [lower-alpha 5] | Free transfer | [17] |
1 July 2015 | LB | ![]() | Chris Stokes | Coventry City [lower-alpha 6] | Free transfer | [17] |
28 August 2015 | CB | ![]() | Danny Coles | Free agent | Mutual consent | [24] |
31 January 2015 | CM | ![]() | Corby Moore | Bishop's Stortford | Free transfer | [25] |
31 January 2015 | LB | ![]() | Tom Bender | St Albans City | Free transfer | [25] |
24 January 2016 | CB | ![]() | Darren Jones | Newport County | Free transfer | [26] |
29 January 2016 | CB | ![]() | Aden Baldwin | Bristol City | Undisclosed fee | [27] |
1 February 2016 | FW | ![]() | Aaron O'Connor | Stevenage | Free transfer | [28] |
2 February 2016 | GK | ![]() | Paul White | Boreham Wood | Free transfer | [29] |
- ↑ Following Barry's release he joined Accrington Stanley.[15]
- ↑ Following Marwood's release he joined Gateshead.[18]
- ↑ Following Norwood's release he joined Tranmere Rovers.[20]
- ↑ Following Oliver's release he joined Aldershot Town.[21]
- ↑ Following Russell's release he joined Gateshead.[22]
- ↑ Following Stokes' release he joined Coventry City.[23]
Loans out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Date until | Ref. |
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21 August 2015 | CB | ![]() | Aden Baldwin | Bath City | 19 September 2015 | [30] |
21 August 2015 | CM | ![]() | Louis McGrory | Evesham United | 19 September 2015 | [30] |
23 September 2015 | CM | ![]() | Clovis Kamdjo | Boreham Wood | 20 December 2015 | [6] |
24 September 2015 | CM | ![]() | Corby Moore | Poole Town | 23 October 2015 | [31] |
23 October 2015 | CM | ![]() | Corby Moore | Frome Town | 23 October 2015 | [32] |
15 January 2016 | FW | ![]() | Aaron O'Connor | Stevenage | 15 February 2016 | [33] |
18 January 2016 | FW | ![]() | Delano Sam-Yorke | Boreham Wood | End of season | [34] |
1 February 2016 | FW | ![]() | Anthony Jeffrey | Boreham Wood | 8 March 2016 | [35] |
23 March 2016 | MF | ![]() | Louis McGrory | Aldershot Town | 30 April 2016 | [36] |
Competitions
Pre-season friendlies
On 12 May 2015, Forest Green Rovers announced three pre-season friendlies, against Cardiff City, Aston Villa XI and West Bromwich Albion XI on 15 July, 22 July and 28 July 2015 respectively.[37] On 1 June 2015, the club announced a further three pre-season ties against Brimscombe & Thrupp, Bishop's Cleeve and Slimbridge.[38] Two days later Forest Green Rovers confirmed they will face Cirencester Town.[39] On 9 July 2015, Forest Green Rovers announced Plymouth Argyle are to visit end of July.[40]
15 July 2015 Friendly | Forest Green Rovers | 1–1 | Cardiff City | Nailsworth |
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19:30 GMT (UTC+1) | O'Connor ![]() |
Report | Mason ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,125 Referee: Richard Hulme |
18 July 2015 Friendly | Brimscombe & Thrupp | 1–0 | Forest Green Rovers | Brimscombe and Thrupp |
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13:00 BST | Tustain ![]() |
Report | Stadium: The Meadow |
22 July 2015 Friendly | Forest Green Rovers | 0–3 | Aston Villa XI | Nailsworth |
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19:00 GMT (UTC+1) | Report | Tonev ![]() Sellars ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,288 Referee: Paul Rees |
24 July 2015 Friendly | Bishop's Cleeve | 0–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Bishop's Cleeve |
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19:30 GMT (UTC+1) | Report | O'Connor ![]() McGrory ![]() |
Stadium: Kayte Lane |
25 July 2015 Friendly | Slimbridge | 0–0 | Forest Green Rovers | Cambridge |
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13:00 GMT (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Wisloe Road Attendance: 302 |
28 July 2015 Friendly | Forest Green Rovers | 1–0 | West Bromwich Albion XI | Nailsworth |
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19:30 GMT (UTC+1) | McGrory ![]() |
Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 800 |
31 July 2015 Friendly | Forest Green Rovers | 3–5 | Plymouth Argyle | Nailsworth |
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19:30 BST | Jones ![]() Frear ![]() Parkin ![]() |
Report | Jervis ![]() Reid ![]() Boateng ![]() Sawyer ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 517 |
1 August 2015 Friendly | Cirencester Town | 3–0 | Forest Green Rovers | Cirencester |
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14:00 BST | Bennett ![]() Griffin ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Corinium Stadium Attendance: 147 Referee: Robert Cockle |
National League
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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1 | Cheltenham Town (C, P) | 46 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 87 | 30 | +57 | 101 | Promotion to Football League Two |
2 | Forest Green Rovers (Q) | 46 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 69 | 41 | +28 | 89 | Qualification for National League play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
3 | Braintree Town (Q) | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 56 | 38 | +18 | 81 | |
4 | Grimsby Town (Q) | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 82 | 45 | +37 | 80 | |
5 | Dover Athletic (Q) | 46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 53 | +22 | 80 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated.
Notes:
- ↑ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to Football League Two.
Matches
On 3 July 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming National League season was announced. Forest Green Rovers started away against Altrincham.[41]
8 August 2015 1 | Altrincham | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Altrincham |
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15:00 BST | Report | Parkin ![]() |
Stadium: Moss Lane Attendance: 975 Referee: Steven Rushton |
11 August 2015 2 | Forest Green Rovers | 1–0 | Welling United | Nailsworth |
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19:45 BST | O'Connor ![]() |
Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,076 Referee: Jeff Muschik |
15 August 2015 3 | Forest Green Rovers | 4–0 | Barrow | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | O'Connor ![]() Guthrie ![]() Racine ![]() |
Report | Livesey ![]() Williams ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,217 Referee: Joseph Johnson |
18 August 2015 4 | Boreham Wood | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Borehamwood |
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19:45 BST | B. Clifford ![]() |
Report | Guthrie ![]() |
Stadium: Meadow Park Attendance: 464 Referee: John Bushby |
22 August 2015 5 | Forest Green Rovers | 3–1 | Lincoln City | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | Jennings ![]() O'Connor ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() |
Report | Simmons ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,385 Referee: John Brooks |
29 August 2015 6 | Kidderminster Harriers | 0–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Kidderminster |
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15:00 BST | Report | Marsh-Brown ![]() Parkin ![]() |
Stadium: Aggborough Attendance: 1,905 Referee: Robert Jones |
31 August 2015 7 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Bromley | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | Racine ![]() Sam-Yorke ![]() |
Report | Wall ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,764 Referee: Adam Hopkins |
5 September 2015 8 | Chester | 1–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Chester |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 BST | George ![]() |
Report | Frear ![]() O'Connor ![]() |
Stadium: Lookers Vauxhall Stadium Attendance: 2,163 Referee: Martin Coy |
12 September 2015 9 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Southport | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 BST | O'Connor ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() |
Report | Wright ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,535 Referee: Craig Hicks |
15 September 2015 10 | Woking | 2–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Woking |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:45 BST | Goddard ![]() Keohane ![]() |
Report | Guthrie ![]() Kelly ![]() |
Stadium: Kingfield Stadium Attendance: 1,775 Referee: Christopher Powell |
19 September 2015 11 | Macclesfield Town | 4–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Macclesfield |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 BST | Dennis ![]() Lewis ![]() Whitaker ![]() |
Report | Parkin ![]() Sinclair ![]() |
Stadium: Moss Rose Attendance: 1,311 Referee: Karl Evans |
22 September 2015 12 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–2 | Cheltenham Town | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:45 BST | Pipe ![]() Guthrie ![]() |
Report | Morgan-Smith ![]() Pell ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 3,127 Referee: John Brooks |
26 September 2015 13 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–1 | Gateshead | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | Report | Phillips ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,256 Referee: Nigel Lugg |
3 October 2015 14 | Grimsby Town | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Cleethorpes |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 BST | Pittman ![]() |
Report | Parkin ![]() |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 5,034 Referee: Steven Rushton |
7 October 2015 15 | Aldershot Town | 0–3 | Forest Green Rovers | Aldershot |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:45 | Brodie ![]() |
Report | Carter ![]() Gutherie ![]() Kelly ![]() O.Connor ![]() |
Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 1,353 Referee: ![]() |
10 October 2015 16 | Forest Green Rovers | 3–0 | Guiseley | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Frear ![]() Parkin ![]() O'Connor ![]() |
Report | Rothery ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,749 Referee: Wayne Barratt |
13 October 2015 17 | Eastleigh | 3–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Eastleigh |
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19:45 | Odubade ![]() ![]() Flitney ![]() Strevens ![]() Lafayette ![]() |
Report | O'Connor ![]() ![]() Frear ![]() Pipe ![]() |
Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Attendance: 2,884 Referee: Craig Hicks |
17 October 2015 18 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–2 | Tranmere Rovers | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Marsh-Brown ![]() Wedgbury ![]() |
Report | Taylor-Fletcher ![]() Norwood ![]() Harris
|
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,133 Referee: Rob Whitton |
31 October 2015 19 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Chester | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Sinclair ![]() Parkin ![]() ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() Jennings ![]() |
Report | Hannah ![]() Sharps ![]() Worsnop ![]() Kay ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,561 Referee: Nigel Lugg |
10 November 2015 20 | Welling United | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Welling |
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19:45 | Bakare ![]() |
Report | Gutherie ![]() |
Stadium: Park View Road Attendance: 660 Referee: John Brooks |
14 November 2015 21 | Forest Green Rovers | 3–1 | Dover Athletic | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Jennings ![]() Carter ![]() Jones ![]() Frear ![]() Parkin ![]() |
Report | Jack Parkinson ![]() Deverdics ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,661 Referee: Simon Bennett |
21 November 2015 22 | Cheltenham Town | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Cheltenham |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | George McLennan ![]() Pell ![]() |
Report | Jennings ![]() Carter ![]() ![]() Wedgbury ![]() Guthrie ![]() |
Stadium: Abbey Business Stadium Attendance: 5,449 Referee: Adrian Holmes |
28 November 2015 23 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–0 | Altrincham | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Parkin ![]() ![]() Guthrie ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Report | Havern ![]() ![]() ![]() Richman ![]() O'Keefe ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,292 Referee: Steve Rushton |
19 December 2015 24 | Forest Green Rovers | 1–0 | Boreham Wood | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Guthrie ![]() |
Report | James Russell ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,356 Referee: John Brooks |
26 December 2015 25 | Torquay United | 4–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Torquay |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Marsh ![]() ![]() Verma ![]() Berry ![]() Andre Wright ![]() |
Report | Marsh-Brown ![]() |
Stadium: Plainmoor Attendance: 2,051 Referee: Adam Bromley |
28 December 2015 26 | Forest Green Rovers | 3–0 | Kidderminster Harriers | Nailsworth |
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15:00 | Parkin ![]() Aarran Racine ![]() Williams ![]() Guthrie ![]() |
Report | Matt Young ![]() ![]() ![]() Elton Ngwatala ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,110 Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis |
1 January 2016 27 | Forest Green Rovers | 3–1 | Torquay United | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
17:30 | Ben Gerring ![]() Carter ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() |
Report | Verma ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,907 Referee: Simon Rushton |
16 January 2016 28 | Lincoln | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Lincoln |
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15:00 | Report | Aaran Racine 74 Marsh-Brown ![]() |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 1,975 Referee: Tom Nield |
23 January 2016 29 | Forest Green Rovers | 1–0 | Braintree Town | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Parkin ![]() |
Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,507 Referee: Simon Bennett |
26 January 2016 30 | Southport | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Southport |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Report | Guthrie ![]() |
Stadium: Haig Avenue Attendance: 707 Referee: Ollie Yates |
30 January 2016 31 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Macclesfield Town | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Jennings ![]() Clough ![]() |
Report | Sampson ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,617 Referee: John Busby |
6 February 2016 32 | Wrexham | 2–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Wrexham |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Hudson ![]() |
Report | Carter ![]() Wedgbury ![]() ![]() ![]() Williams ![]() |
Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 3,891 Referee: Ryan Johnson |
13 February 2016 33 | Halifax Town | 0–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Halifax |
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15:00 | Report | Parkin ![]() Frear ![]() |
Stadium: The Shay Attendance: 1,329 Referee: Ian Hussin |
20 February 2016 34 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Eastleigh | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 | Parkin ![]() Moore ![]() |
Report | Constable ![]() Partington ![]() Strevens ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,221 Referee: Robert Jones |
23 February 2016 35 | Guiseley | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Guiseley |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:45 | Hall ![]() |
Report | Carter ![]() Williams ![]() |
Stadium: Nethermoor Park Attendance: 550 Referee: Olly Yates |
27 February 2015 36 | Barrow | 2–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Barrow-in-Furness |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 GMT | Tomlinson ![]() Livesey ![]() J Williams ![]() Walker ![]() |
Report | Moore ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() Arnold ![]() |
Stadium: Holker Street Attendance: 1,233 Referee: Karl Evans |
4 March 2015 37 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–1 | Grimsby Town | Nailsworth |
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19:45 GMT | Report | Disley ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,242 Referee: Simon Bennett |
12 March 2016 38 | Gateshead | 0–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Gateshead |
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15:00 GMT | Report | Jennings ![]() |
Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 887 Referee: Adrian Holmes |
19 March 2016 39 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Birkenhead |
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15:00 GMT | Harris ![]() ![]() Vaughan ![]() |
Report | Carter ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bennett ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() Parkin ![]() |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 5,073 Referee: John Busby |
25 March 2016 40 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–0 | Aldershot Town | Nailsworth |
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15:00 GMT | Report | Hatton ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,272 Referee: John Brooks |
28 March 2016 41 | Bromley | 2–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Bromley |
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15:00 BST | Rob Swaine ![]() Pierre Joseph-Dubois ![]() Rodgers ![]() ![]() ![]() Jack Holland ![]() |
Report | Guthrie ![]() Bennett ![]() Aarran Racine ![]() |
Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 1,455 Referee: Rob Whitton |
2 April 2016 42 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–0 | Wrexham | Nailsworth |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 BST | Aarran Racine ![]() Wedgebury ![]() Marsh-Brown ![]() Guthrie ![]() |
Report | Smith ![]() Jennings ![]() ![]() ![]() Blaine Hudson ![]() Heslop ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,246 Referee: Dean Treleaven |
April 9, 2016 43 | Braintree Town | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Braintree, Essex |
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15:00 BST | Kenny Davis ![]() ![]() Brundle ![]() |
Report | Marsh-Brown ![]() Jennings ![]() Carter ![]() Clough ![]() |
Stadium: Avanti stadium Attendance: 740 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
16 April 2016 44 | Forest Green Rovers | 1–2 | Woking | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | Moore ![]() Carter ![]() Pipe ![]() |
Report | Carr ![]() Cameron Norman ![]() Robinson ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,605 Referee: Adam Bromley |
23 April 2016 45 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–1 | Halifax Town | Nailsworth |
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15:00 BST | Ben Jefford ![]() Jennings ![]() |
Report | McDonald ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,942 Referee: David Rock |
30 April 2016 46 | Dover Athletic | 0-1 | Forest Green Rovers | River |
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17:30 BST | [ Report] | Stadium: Crabble Athletic Ground |
FA Cup
24 October 2015 4th Qualifying Round | Margate | 1–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Margate |
---|---|---|---|---|
12:30 BST | Moore ![]() |
Report | Marsh-Brown ![]() Guthrie ![]() ![]() Jennings ![]() |
Stadium: Hartsdown Park Attendance: 1,302 Referee: David Rock |
7 November 2015 First round | Wimbledon | 1–2 | Forest Green Rovers | Kingston upon Thames |
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15:00 GMT | Kennedy ![]() Toonga ![]() Rigg ![]() |
BBC Report Club Report |
Carter ![]() Racine ![]() Frear ![]() |
Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 2,465 Referee: Graham Horwood |
6 December 2015 Second round | Oxford United | 1–0 | Forest Green Rovers | Oxford |
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14:00 GMT | Hylton ![]() Rose ![]() Roofe ![]() |
BBC Report Club Report |
Sinclair ![]() |
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 4,618 Referee: Rob Lewis |
FA Trophy
12 December 2015 1st Round | Havant & Waterlooville | 2–0 | Forest Green Rovers | Havant |
---|---|---|---|---|
15:00 GMT | Donnelly ![]() Hayter ![]() Ciardini ![]() |
Report | Sam-Yorke ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: West Leigh Park Attendance: 266 Referee: Nigel Lugg |
Gloucestershire Senior Cup
On the Gloucestershire FA website the first round details were announced, Forest Green Rovers will face Bristol City Reserves.[42]
23 November 2015 First round | Forest Green Rovers | 2–1 | Bristol City Reserves | Nailsworth |
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19:00 BST | Aaron O'Connor ![]() Tyler Garrett ![]() |
Report | Jack Batten ![]() |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 127 Referee: Adam Ricketts |
14 March 2016 Quarter-Final | Forest Green Rovers | 1 - 1 (a.e.t.) (4 - 3 p) |
Shortwood United | Nailsworth |
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19:00 BST | Stadium: The New Lawn Referee: Simon Shaw |
12 April 2016 Semi Final | Bristol Rovers | 3 - 4 | Forest Green Rovers | Bristol |
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19:00 BST | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Referee: Simon Shaw |
Season diary
May
On 6 May 2015, it was announced that Paul White had become the first player offered a new contract to sign with the goalkeeper agreeing a new one-year deal. On 11 May, Jamie Day was announced as the club's new assistant manager. The following day on 12 May, Louis McGrory and Aden Baldwin from the youth team squad signed their first professional contracts to become members of the first team squad. Also on 12 May, it was announced that Cardiff City, an Aston Villa XI and West Bromwich Albion XI would visit The New Lawn as part of the club's pre-season schedule. Two signings were announced on 15 May with the return of Darren Jones on a one-year contract followed by the arrival of Delano Sam-Yorke also on a one-year deal.
June
On 1 June 2015, three away pre-season friendlies were announced by the club against local sides Brimscombe & Thrupp, Bishop's Cleeve and Slimbridge. Two days later, on 3 June, a final away pre-season friendly against Cirencester Town was added to the club's pre-season calendar. Jon Parkin was named as the only Forest Green player in the Conference National Team of the Year on 6 June at the league's AGM. On 10 June, Corby Moore agreed a new six-month contract to remain at the club. Two days later Aaron O'Connor joined the club on a one-year contract following his release by Newport County. On 24 June, James Marwood left the club only six months into an 18-month contract and Anthony Bary also left the club on the same day. It was also announced that Matt Rainey had joined the club as Head Groundsman.
July
On 2 July 2015, the squad returned to pre-season training. Tom Bender was confirmed as having agreed a new six-month contract on the same day. A day later, on 3 July, the 2015-16 National League fixtures were unveiled and it was confirmed that Forest Green would face an opening day away game at Altrincham. On 9 July, it was confirmed that Plymouth Argyle had been added as a home game to the pre-season fixtures. A new club physiotherapist was announced on 10 July with Ian Weston as confirmed as having returned to the club for the first time in 13 years from Cheltenham Town. Three days later news was released that sports therapist Tim Grigg had departed. On 15 July, Keanu Marsh-Brown was unveiled as a new signing having joined the club from Barnet. Later that day Forest Green drew 1-1 with Cardiff City in the first pre-season fixture ahead of the new season.
On 17 July, plans to build a new stadium located off junction 13 of the M5 motorway were announced as part of an eco-park. The following day, a short trip to local side Brimscombe & Thrupp ended in a 1-0 defeat. Then on 22 July, Premier League club Aston Villa visited for Forest Green's third pre-season friendly. The Aston Villa squad included the likes of Joe Cole, Charles Nzogbia and Kieran Richardson and they ran out 3-0 winners with manager Tim Sherwood watching in the crowd. On 23 July, it was confirmed that the scheduled trip to Aldershot Town in October 2015 had been moved to 7 October 2015 for broadcasting on BT Sport. On 24 July, goalkeeper Jonny Maxted penned a one year contract to become the club's last summer signing. Later that night, Forest Green recorded their first pre-season win with a 2-0 away win at Bishop's Cleeve. The following day another pre-season away trip ended in a 0-0 draw at Slimbridge. On 28 July, an under-21 West Bromwich Albion side visited The New Lawn in a friendly won 1-0 by Forest Green. On 31 July, a final home pre-season meeting with Plymouth Argyle ended in a 5-3 defeat.
August
On 1 August 2015, Forest Green's final pre-season friendly saw the team travel to Cirencester Town, only to suffer a 3-0 loss against the Southern League side. The National League season began on 8 August with a 1-0 victory over Altrincham thanks to a goal from Jon Parkin. On 11 August, the first home match of the season ended in another 1-0 win, this time over Welling United. On 13 August, a goal from Delano Sam-Yorke earned a 1-1 draw in a behind closed doors friendly with Bristol Rovers. On 15 August, Forest Green made it three wins in a row with a 4-0 home victory against Barrow who had two men sent off. Three days later, on 18 August, a fourth consecutive win and clean sheet was recorded thanks to a Kurtis Guthrie goal at newly promoted Boreham Wood. On 19 August, a mixture of first team and Academy players took part in a friendly match against Tuffley Rovers that resulted in a 7-0 victory. On 21 August, it was confirmed that Louis McGrory had joined Evesham United on a one-month loan and Aden Baldwin had joined Bath City also on a one-month loan.
On 22 August, goals from James Jennings, Aaron O'Connor and Jon Parkin sealed a 3-1 win over Lincoln City at The New Lawn. On 24 August, an away friendly against Weston-super-Mare ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat. It was revealed on 28 August that Danny Coles had agreed to leave the club by mutual consent with a year still to go on his contract. On 29 August, Keanu Marsh-Brown scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 away win at Kidderminster Harriers. Two days later a seventh win in a row saw Bromley as the latest side to lose against Forest Green at The New Lawn in front of 1,764 spectators.
September
On 4 September 2015, it was announced that manager Ady Pennock had been named National League Manager of the Month for August. Meanwhile David Pipe made it an awards double by being named Player of the Month. The following day, on 5 September, the club set a National League record by earning an eighth consecutive win at the start of the season following a 2-1 away success at Chester. A 2-1 home win against Southport made it nine straight wins on 12 September, although that run was ended three days later at Woking who inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Forest Green. On 18 September, the club launched its away strip ahead of a second consecutive defeat at Macclesfield Town on 19 September - a match that saw Rob Sinclair sent off in a 4-1 loss.
On 22 September, a crowd of 3127 at The New Lawn watched a dramatic 2-2 derby draw between Forest Green and Cheltenham Town. Darren Carter made his debut in that game, and his signing was confirmed a day later, while it was also announced that Clovis Kamdjo had joined National League rivals Boreham Wood on loan. Stoke City goalkeeper Dale Eve also joined Forest Green on a one-month loan deal before the Cheltenham Town fixture. On 24 September, Corby Moore moved out on loan to Southern Premier Division side Poole Town on a one-month loan. A first home defeat of the season on 26 September came with a 1-0 loss against Gateshead.
October
On 3 October 2015, a goal from Jon Parkin helped Forest Green to a 1-1 draw at Grimsby Town. Four days later, on 7 October, a 3-0 away win at Aldershot Town was broadcast live on BT Sport. A second consecutive 3-0 win followed on 10 October, in the first ever league meeting between Forest Green and Guieley. On 12 October, the draw for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round handed Forest Green an away trip to Margate. The following day, a stoppage time goal by Ross Lafayette led to a 3-2 defeat at Eastleigh. On 14 October, it was revealed that the club's FA Cup trip to Margate had been selected for live television coverage on BT Sport.
On 17 October, Tranmere Rovers were the visitors to The New Lawn and they picked up all three points with a 2-0 win. On 23 October, it had been confirmed that Corby Moore had gone out on loan again, this time joining Frome Town. The club's FA Cup fourth qualifying round trip to Margate ended with a 2-1 victory on 24 October thanks to goals from Keanu Marsh-Brown and Kurtis Guthrie. On 26 October, the draw for the first round of the FA Cup handed Forest Green an away trip to Football League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon. The following day it was announced that Jonny Maxted had extended his stay at the club until 2017 after triggering a clause in his contract. On 30 October, the club announced that it had gone fully vegan having stopped the sale of cows milk at The New Lawn. The month ended with a home league win over Chester thanks to goals from Jon Parkin and Keanu Marsh-Brown on 31 October.
November
On 7 November 2015, a stoppage time winner from Elliott Frear earned Forest Green an FA Cup first round giant killing at League Two side AFC Wimbledon. The FA Cup second round draw took place two days later and drew the club in an away tie against League Two side Oxford United, scheduled for December. On 10 November, a late goal from Kurtis Guthrie in an away match at Welling United earned a 1-1 draw. On 14 November, Forest Green defeated Dover Athletic 3-1 at The New Lawn.
On 21 November, the second Gloucestershire derby of the season saw a second half goal from Darren Carter earn the club a point against top of the table Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road in front of a crowd of 5,449. Two days later, on 23 November, a home game against Bristol City in the Gloucestershire Senior Cup saw Forest Green win 2-1. On the same day it was announced that striker Brett Williams had joined the club on a one-month loan from Stevenage. On 27 November, Tom Bender moved out on loan to National League South club St Albans City on a one-month loan. The following day Jon Parkin scored twice to earn Forest Green a 2-0 home win over Altrincham. On 30 November, the first round draw for the FA Trophy handed the club an away trip to National League South Havant & Waterlooville.
December
On 6 December 2015, a goal from Kemar Roofe was enough to earn Oxford United a 1-0 FA Cup second round victory over Forest Green at the Kassam Stadium. Six days later, on 12 December, a 2-0 away loss against Havant & Waterlooville saw the club exit the FA Trophy at the first round stage. A Kurtis Guthrie header on 67 minutes earned a 1-0 home win against Boreham Wood on 19 December as the club made it six National League games unbeaten. On 26 December, Forest Green travelled to Torquay United and suffered a 4-1 defeat. Two days later however the visit of Kidderminster Harriers to The New Lawn saw Forest Green return to winning ways with a 3-0 victory. On 30 December, it was announced that the team's scheduled away fixture with Lincoln City had been moved forward to 16 January 2016 from its original February date. The following day, it was confirmed that Corby Moore and Tom Bender had left the club at the end of their six-month contracts.
January
On 1 January 2016, a televised match in front of the BT Sport cameras saw Forest Green beat Torquay United 3-1 at The New Lawn. On 4 January, it was confirmed that Clovis Kamdjo would remain on loan at fellow National League side Boreham Wood until the end of the season. The scheduled away clash with Guiseley on 9 January was called off on the day of the game because of a waterlogged pitch. On 11 January, the Eco Park stadium plans for a new stadium for Forest Green were submitted to Stroud District Council. On 15 January, it was confirmed that Aaron O'Connor had moved to League Two outfit Stevenage on a one-month loan. Later that day it was confirmed that Brett Williams had re-joined Forest Green on a permanent deal until the end of the season after he had agreed to mutually terminate his contract at Stevenage. On 16 January, a goal from Keanu Marsh-Brown saw Forest Green make it three wins in a row in a 1-0 away win against Lincoln City. On 18 January, the club announced the signing of Kieffer Moore on a contract until the summer of 2017. On the same day it was confirmed that Delano Sam-Yorke had joined National League foes Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season. On 23 January, the club confirmed the signing of Birmingham City midfielder Charlie Cooper on a one-month loan. On the same day a goal from Jon Parkin led to a 1-0 home win over Braintree Town, which saw Forest Green return to the top of the National League table. The following day, on 24 January, it was revealed that Darren Jones had left the club.
On 26 January, a 90th minute goal from Kurtis Guthrie in a midweek game at Southport saw Forest Green pick up a 1-0 win that moved the team to the top of the National League table. On 28 January, the signing of Ben Jefford was announced on an 18 month contract from Welling United. The following day on 29 January it was announced that youth team product Aden Baldwin had joined Bristol City for an undisclosed fee. A stoppage time winner from Charlie Clough on 30 January in a 2-1 win over Macclesfield Town at The New Lawn saw Forest Green make it six wins in a row.
February
On 1 February 2016, it was announced that Aaron O'Connor had moved permanently to Stevenage with his loan move being made permanent. The following day it was confirmed that Anthony Jeffrey had signed for the club from National League rivals Boreham Wood for an undisclosed fee. He was instantly loaned back to Boreham Wood to assist with their fight against relegation. Also on 2 January, Paul White's time as a Forest Green player was brought to an end after it was confirmed he had left the club by mutual consent. Two days later, on 4 January, Dale Eve returned to the club on a permanent deal until the end of the season having spent time on loan at The New Lawn a few months before. On 5 January, young midfielder Louis McGrory penned a new one-year contract to keep him at the club until the summer of 2017. Also on the same day it was announced that Adrian Pennock had been named National League manager of the month for January. A goal deep into stoppage time from Brett Williams on 6 January rescued a point in a 2-2 away draw at Wrexham. On 13 February, goals from Jon Parkin and Elliott Frear earned a 2-0 away victory against FC Halifax Town. A week later on 20 February, Jon Parkin scored twice to secure a 2-1 home win against Eastleigh. On 23 February, a late goal from Brett Williams earned three points in an evening match at Guiseley. The month ended with an away trip to Barrow, where having led 2-0 thanks to goals from Kieffer Moore and Keanu Marsh-Brown, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
March
On 4 March 2016, Forest Green's 11 match unbeaten run was ended following a 1-0 televised live home defeat against Grimsby Town on BT Sport. On 8 March it was announced that the scheduled home fixture against Aldershot Town later in the month had been brought back 24 hours to take place on Good Friday on 25 March. Four days later a James Jennings first half goal was enough to secure a 1-0 away win at Gateshead. On 14 March, Forest Green progressed into the semi-finals of the Gloucestershire Senior Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Shortwood United after the two sides had drawn 1-1 after 90 minutes. On 19 March, Darren Carter scored and was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. Kurtis Guthrie made a goal scoring debut for England C on 22 March in an international against Ukraine. Keanu Marsh-Brown also played in the international friendly. The following day, on 23 March, Louis McGrory joined National League rivals Aldershot Town on loan until the end of the season, whilst Lenny Pidgeley joined Forest Green on a contract until the end of the season from Leatherhead. On 25 March, Forest Green's first goalless draw of the season came in a home game against Aldershot Town on Good Friday. That game was followed up with a 2-2 away draw at Bromley on 28 March on Easter Monday. Having led 2-0 at half time thanks to two goals from Kurtis Guthrie, Forest Green conceded twice in the second half, including a stoppage time goal to earn only a draw.
April
On 2 April 2016, Forest Green were held to a second consecutive home goalless draw by Wrexham. The club's next match, at Braintree Town on 9 April, ended level at 1-1 - a fifth consecutive draw. On 12 April, Brett Williams and Kieffer Moore both scored twice to help Forest Green to a 4-3 Gloucestershire Senior Cup semi-final away win over Bristol Rovers. Kieffer Moore scored again on 16 April in a 2-1 home loss against Woking that confirmed Forest Green couldn't win the National League title.
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