TOPB1NS
English National League •27 September 2025 •KO 17:30
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Forest Green
17:30
York City
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FORM
W D W W D
#1
PTS: 28 GD: 14
PLAYED: 12
#6
PTS: 19 GD: 13
PLAYED: 10
FORM
W W L W D

Forest Green Rovers v York City

Forest Green Rovers welcome York City to The Bolt New Lawn in a fixture laden with significance for both teams. Forest Green will be keen to safeguard their place at the summit of the league, while York City have their sights set on further solidifying their play-off ambitions.

Forest Green Rovers are currently enjoying a rich vein of form, remaining unbeaten in their last 11 matches. Their attack has been consistently potent, finding the back of the net in each of their last five games. York City arrive with momentum of their own, buoyed by a recent victory and having registered a goal in their most recent outing.

Recent history suggests a Forest Green advantage. The two sides have met twice in the last three seasons, with Forest Green claiming victory once and drawing the other. Last season, Forest Green secured a 2-0 victory on home turf, courtesy of goals from Harvey Bunker and Kyle McAllister. The return fixture ended in a 1-1 stalemate, Lewis Richardson scoring for York City and Harry Cardwell for Forest Green.

In the league standings, Forest Green Rovers currently occupy the top spot with 27 points from 11 games, boasting an impressive record of 8 wins and 3 draws. Their goal difference of 14 reflects a resilient defence, having conceded only 6 goals this season, whilst scoring 20. York City currently sit in 6th position with 18 points from 9 games, having won 5, drawn 3, and lost just 1. They have also found the net 20 times but conceded 7, resulting in a goal difference of 13.

A victory for Forest Green would further solidify their position at the top and extend their unbeaten run, boosting morale and reinforcing their title aspirations. For York City, a win would represent a significant achievement, substantially improving their chances of securing a play-off berth and injecting confidence into their campaign. A draw would see Forest Green maintain their lead, albeit with slightly reduced momentum, while York City would consolidate their position in the top half of the table. A defeat for either side could have ramifications for momentum and confidence as the season unfolds.

Edgy Eddie

TopB1ns Edge

By Edgy Eddie

Alright, lads, let’s have a butcher’s at Forest Green Rovers versus York City. The bookies fancy York at 7/4, but Forest Green are tempting at 13/10 on their own patch. A draw’s sitting at 9/4.

Now, TopB1ns Edge is sticking its neck out, predicting a Forest Green win. So, the model is disagreeing with the market.

Looking at goals, BTTS is a short 7/10 for yes, and 21/20 for no. TopB1ns Edge is leaning towards ‘No BTTS’. Could be a shout if you fancy a tight affair.

Over/Under time. The market’s pretty tight on 2.5 goals, with Over at 83/100 and Under at 49/50. TopB1ns Edge, however, sees goals – Over 0.5, Over 1.5, and Over 2.5 all get the nod. But then it gets cagey, predicting Under 3.5, Under 4.5, Under 5.5 and Under 6.5. So, the model predicts a 2-0 or 2-1 kind of game.

Value? Maybe Forest Green to win and Under 3.5 goals. Could be worth a punt at the right price. As always, gamble responsibly, and Come On You Whites!