Forest Green Rovers secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at Worthing on 15 August 2026, with Ricardo Rees scoring the decisive goal six minutes from the final whistle. The win adds three points to a campaign where the club sits seventh in the England National League, holding 81 points after 46 games (23W‑12D‑11L) and a recent form of WLWDW.
How did the match unfold?
Worthing opened the scoring within two minutes when Teddy Jenks headed a cross‑court ball into an empty net after Ethan Ross tipped Ramell Carter’s shot onto the crossbar. Forest Green responded in the 57th minute when Josh Osude pounced on a mis‑directed back‑pass, beating keeper Harrison Foulkes to level the scores. The game hovered at 1‑1 until the closing stages, when manager Robbie Savage received a booking as both sides pressed for a winner.
Who made the difference?
Ricardo Rees became the hero in the 84th minute, receiving a precise pass from Osude and slamming the ball home to seal all three points. The goal not only lifted Forest Green but also reinforced their season tally of 82 goals scored and 52 conceded, a +30 goal difference that underpins their title chase, currently 27 points behind leaders York.
Why does this result matter?
The victory maintains Forest Green’s momentum after a recent 3‑2 win over FC Halifax Town on 8 August 2026. With a recent form of 2W‑1D‑2L (WLDLW, most recent first), the team aims to solidify its position ahead of the next fixture against Boreham Wood at home on 22 August 2026, where Boreham Wood sit fourth in the table. Each win brings the Rovers closer to a potential playoff push and keeps their goal‑difference advantage intact.
What’s next for Forest Green?
Looking ahead, the squad will focus on preserving defensive solidity while continuing to attack, as evidenced by their 82‑goal haul this season. Manager Robbie Savage will likely rotate his midfield to keep players fresh for the upcoming clash with Boreham Wood, a match that could prove pivotal in the race for the top‑four spots. Fans will be hoping for another late‑game heroics to keep the Rovers’ aspirations alive.
