Forest Green Rovers emphatically strengthened their promotion bid with a commanding 4-1 victory over Maidenhead United at York Road. A clinical first-half performance saw the visitors establish a two-goal lead, laying the foundation for their eventual triumph.
The deadlock was broken in the 20th minute through a well-constructed move culminating in Harvey Bunker’s finish, expertly assisted by Joe Quigley. Forest Green’s dominance continued, and their persistent pressure yielded a second goal in the 35th minute. This time, it was Charlie McCann who found the back of the net, extending the visitors’ advantage.
Maidenhead United rallied after the break and briefly threatened a comeback. A moment of brilliance in the 66th minute saw Will De Havilland reduce the deficit, with Craig Ross providing the assist. However, any hopes of a Maidenhead resurgence were swiftly dashed. Just three minutes later, Forest Green restored their two-goal cushion, Jordan Moore-Taylor scoring from a Charlie McCann assist. The visitors then put the game beyond doubt in the 80th minute when substitute Teddy Jenks, having just entered the pitch, made an immediate impact, scoring from an Adam May assist.
Despite Maidenhead United making several substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match, Forest Green’s defence remained resolute. Forest Green also made changes, introducing fresh legs to maintain their intensity. A spate of yellow cards in the second half, three of which were shown to Forest Green players, highlighted the increasingly frenetic nature of the contest as Maidenhead chased the game. Ultimately, Forest Green’s clinical finishing and tactical acumen proved too much for the hosts.
The result sees Forest Green maintain their strong league position as they continue their push for promotion, while Maidenhead remain in the lower reaches of the table. This encounter firmly established Forest Green’s dominance on the day.