FootyMAD's Forest Green Rovers match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Forest Green Rovers at St James' Park on Monday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Grecians.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Exeter City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 29 JanExeter City2-0Forest GreenCONF
2004/2005Tue 21 SepForest Green2 - 3Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Sat 06 DecExeter City2 - 2Forest GreenCONF
2003/2004Sat 13 SepForest Green2 - 5Exeter CityCONF
2002/2003Tue 26 NovExeter City2 - 1Forest GreenFAC
2002/2003Sun 17 NovForest Green0 - 0Exeter CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Grecians in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Exeter City, Forest Green are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points. Forest Green see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 5 points from their 4 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City660011018
Forest Green61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Exeter City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Grecians. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Forest Green Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.