Forest Green Rovers are set to welcome Eastleigh to The Bolt New Lawn in a fixture laden with significance for both teams. Forest Green will be eager to sustain their early-season impetus, while Eastleigh will be looking to extend their ascent up the league table.
Forest Green are currently enjoying a rich vein of form, remaining undefeated in their last four matches and demonstrating consistency in front of goal. Their record comprises three wins and one draw from their opening quartet of fixtures. Eastleigh, meanwhile, arrive with renewed confidence, having secured victories in their last two games, also finding the net in each.
Recent history favours the home side. The two teams have clashed twice in the last three seasons, with Forest Green Rovers emerging triumphant on both occasions. Last season saw Forest Green secure a 3-1 victory at Eastleigh, with goals from Harry Cardwell, Tom Knowles, and Charlie McCann negating Chris Maguire’s early strike. When Eastleigh visited The Bolt New Lawn, Forest Green clinched a 2-1 win, courtesy of a Joe McDonnell own goal and a late strike from Jamie Robson, while Jake Taylor converted a penalty for the visitors.
In the league standings, Forest Green Rovers currently occupy the top spot, boasting an impressive 10 points from four games, having scored 10 goals and conceded just three. Eastleigh sit in tenth position with six points, having both scored and conceded five goals.
A victory for Forest Green would cement their position at the summit and further galvanise morale, reinforcing their aspirations for a strong season. For Eastleigh, a win would represent a significant coup, propelling them further up the table and injecting considerable momentum into their campaign. A draw would see Forest Green maintain their unbeaten start, while Eastleigh would secure a valuable point on their travels. A loss for either side would serve as a reality check and a minor setback to their respective ambitions.