Forest Green Rovers suffered a heartbreaking third straight defeat after a stoppage-time winner from Altrincham's Kahrel Reddin. The 2-1 loss at The New Lawn on Tuesday leaves the club looking to end a poor run of form ahead of the new season, having finished seventh in the National League last term with 81 points.
The match was goalless at half-time but sprang to life after the break. Altrincham took the lead in the 54th minute through a goal from Jimmy Knowles. Forest Green fought back and found an equaliser thanks to Kyle McAllister, with Ricardo Rees contributing important work down the wing in the build-up. Just as the game seemed headed for a draw, Altrincham struck in the fifth minute of added time. Sam Taylor provided the assist for Kahrel Reddin, who scored the decisive goal to snatch all three points for the visitors.
This result continues a difficult period for the club, which now must address a three-match losing streak. The defeat comes against the backdrop of a solid 2025 campaign where the team scored 82 goals and conceded 52, finishing with a positive goal difference of +30. Their final league position of seventh placed them 27 points behind champions York City. You can review the full final standings on our standings page. Manager Robbie Savage summarised the latest setback, saying, "We watched Forest Green Rovers slip to another defeat in the National League after Kahrel Reddin struck a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory for Altrincham."
The immediate focus will be on halting this negative momentum. Individual performances like McAllister's goal and Rees's involvement offer positives, but conceding so late is a clear area for improvement. The club's recent form at the end of last season was WLWDW, showing the capability for better results. A detailed look at player contributions is available on our stats page. Building a more resilient defence will be key, especially after letting in a late winner from a move created by Sam Taylor and finished by Reddin.
Forest Green created chances and got back into the game after going behind, which demonstrates character. However, failing to see out the final moments cost them dearly. The team must learn to manage games better in important phases. This loss will likely prompt a review of tactics and personnel as they prepare for future challenges. Fans can track the team's preparations and upcoming schedule on our dedicated fixtures section. The next match provides an immediate opportunity to respond and get back to winning ways.
