Stockport County FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — FA Cup at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 1 Thomas Harty
- Assistant 2 Jack Forder (England)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Reading FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Stockport County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Scarborough Athletic FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | Scarborough Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Edgeley Park. Stockport County FC are looking to make home advantage count against Forest Green Rovers FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Forest Green Rovers FC does not make any changes. Omotayo Adaramola has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Stockport County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stockport County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Jordan Moore-Taylor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Jamie Searle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Forest Green Rovers FC tonight.
- 32' The Stockport County FC bench stirs into life. Michael Mellon is withdrawn and Lewis Bate gets his opportunity.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stockport County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 52' Christian Doidge is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stockport County FC so far.
- 57' Stockport County FC have won 131 goals from 118 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Stockport County FC in their trying to find a way past Forest Green Rovers FC's compact .
- 64' Fraser Horsfall adds to his 0 season tally! Stockport County FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Forest Green Rovers FC that had 58 games and scored 46 goals.
- 70' Forest Green Rovers FC ring the changes. Ben Tozer has done his job and it is now time for Harry Cardwell to step up.
- 75' Stockport County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Forest Green Rovers FC backline.
- 76' Kyle Wootton gets the nod from Stockport County FC. He replaces Tyler Onyango and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' It is a substitution in Stockport County FC team. Jack Diamond is replaced by Ibou Touray on 77 minute.
- 81' Fresh legs for Forest Green Rovers FC! Christian Doidge comes on to replace Joe Quigley.
- 82' Christian Doidge does the damage! The net is bulging and Forest Green Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 87' It’s a booking for Stockport County FC player. Ibou Touray gets a card.
- 90' It’s a booking for Forest Green Rovers FC player. Kyle McAllister gets a card.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Jack Diamond ↓ Ibou Touray 77'
- 27
- 26
- 6
- 5
- 9
-
24
Tyler Onyango ↓ Kyle Wootton 76'
- 33
-
22
Michael Mellon ↓ Lewis Bate 32'
- 10
- 1
Bench
- 14
- 23
- 16
- 34
-
19
Kyle Wootton ↑ 76'
-
3
Ibou Touray ↑ 77'
- 18
-
4
Lewis Bate ↑ 32'
- 12
Coach
Dave Challinor
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
7
Kyle McAllister ↓ Tyrese Omotoye 120'
-
11
Tom Knowles ↓ Marcel Lavinier 119'
-
3
Sean Long ↓ Teddy Jenks 116'
-
4
Ben Tozer ↓ Harry Cardwell 70'
- 19
-
22
Joe Quigley ↓ Christian Doidge 81'
- 17
- 16
- 20
- 8
Bench
-
9
Christian Doidge ↑ 81'
-
23
Harry Cardwell ↑ 70'
-
21
Teddy Jenks ↑ 116'
-
14
Tyrese Omotoye ↑ 120'
-
2
Marcel Lavinier ↑ 119'
Coach
Steve Cotterill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Wootton | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Christian Doidge | 1 |
Stockport County FC Form
2024-11-02
Stockport County FC
2–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2024-10-29
Stockport County FC
4–1
Reading FC
W
2024-10-26
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Stockport County FC
L
2024-10-22
Stockport County FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-10-19
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2024-10-05
Stockport County FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2024-11-02
Stockport County FC
2–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-12-19
Blackpool FC
3–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-12-12
Scarborough Athletic FC
2–4
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2023-11-04
Scarborough Athletic FC
1–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2023-05-07
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-04-29
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–3
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.7
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
47%
Stockport County FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

