Forest Green staged a dramatic comeback to beat FC Halifax Town 3-2 in the opening match of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season. After falling behind early, Robbie Savage’s side rallied with goals from new signing Filozofe Mabete, Sean Etaluku, and captain Kyle McAllister to secure a hard-fought victory at The New Lawn.
What happened in the match?
Halifax took an early lead through Will Flint in the ninth minute, but Forest Green responded strongly. Mabete headed in the equalizer in the 50th minute, followed by Etaluku’s curling strike in the 59th. McAllister sealed the win with a late goal in the 79th minute, despite a stoppage-time consolation from Zak Gilsenan.
Why this win matters for Forest Green
This victory sets a positive tone for Forest Green’s campaign after finishing 7th last season with 81 points. The team showed resilience, overcoming an early deficit to claim all three points in a tightly contested match.
What’s next for Forest Green?
Rovers will travel to Worthing next Saturday before hosting Boreham Wood in two weeks. Their next home fixture against Yeovil Town is scheduled for February 6, 2027, with Yeovil currently 16th in the table.
