At Huish Park, Yeovil Town and Forest Green Rovers fought to a 1-1 draw in a match characterised by late drama and tactical changes. Yeovil, under the management of Mark Cooper, appeared poised to claim a valuable three points against a Forest Green side looking to cement their play-off spot, but a last-minute equaliser prevented the victory.
The first half was a cautious affair as both teams tested each other. The stalemate was broken in the 24th minute when Sonny Blu Lo-Everton scored for Yeovil Town, delighting the home supporters. The rest of the first half passed without major incident, except for a yellow card shown to Forest Green’s Emmanuel Osadebe for a foul shortly before the break.
Forest Green, managed by Steve Cotterill, returned for the second half with renewed energy, pushing for an equaliser. Around the 68th minute, Forest Green made a series of substitutions, bringing on Joe Quigley, Jordon Garrick, and Tom Knowles in an attacking move. Yeovil responded by introducing Charlie Cooper and Marcel Lavinier. The substitutions appeared to inject fresh impetus into both teams, resulting in a more open and frantic spell of play.
As time dwindled, tensions escalated, evidenced by a flurry of yellow cards. Jamie Robson, Charlie McCann, Frankie Terry and Jordon Garrick were all cautioned. Just when it seemed Yeovil would secure the win, Forest Green struck in the 91st minute. Ryan Inniss scored, assisted by substitute Joe Quigley, levelling the score and silencing the home crowd. A final yellow card was issued to Sean Long in added time as Forest Green desperately sought a winning goal, but it was not to be.
The draw ensures Forest Green Rovers remain in third place with 76 points from 43 games, securing a play-off quarter-final spot. Yeovil Town, on the other hand, are in 13th place with 56 points, a comfortable mid-table position. While a win would have significantly lifted their spirits, the draw extends their unbeaten run and gives them a solid platform for the rest of the season.