Forest Green Rovers will kick off their 2026-27 National League season with a trip to FC Halifax Town on August 8. The Gloucestershire side finished 7th in the 2025-26 campaign with 81 points from 46 games, including 23 wins, 12 draws and 11 losses. Their final form saw two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five matches, though they ended the season with back-to-back defeats. The last result was a 1-0 loss to Boreham Wood on April 29, 2026. With 82 goals scored and 52 conceded, Forest Green had a +30 goal difference but finished 27 points behind league leaders York City. This season's opener against Halifax will be a key test as they look to build on last season's performance. The match will take place at The Shay, Halifax's home ground, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM local time. Fans can follow the action live on the club's official match centre, with updates also available on social media using the hashtag #WeAreFGR. The club has encouraged supporters to get involved by becoming matchday mascots or joining the official forum for pre-match discussions. Forest Green's environmental initiatives will also be on display, reinforcing their status as the world's greenest football club. With a new season ahead, all eyes will be on whether they can challenge for a top-three finish and promotion to the Football League.