Aldershot Town and Forest Green Rovers contested a thrilling five-goal encounter at the EBB Stadium, with the visitors ultimately securing a dramatic 3-2 victory. The match was characterised by sustained attacking intent from both teams, but it was Forest Green Rovers who maintained their composure to claim all three points.
The game commenced at a high tempo, with opportunities arising for both sides. However, Forest Green Rovers took the lead in the 23rd minute. A well-executed passage of play saw Kyle McAllister find the net, giving the visitors a significant 1-0 advantage. Jayden Clarke provided the assist for this opening goal.
Aldershot Town found it difficult to establish a foothold following the first goal, and their challenge intensified in the 38th minute. Jayden Clarke extended Forest Green Rovers’ lead, converting a chance that originated from Aidan Dausch. The score remained 2-0 in favour of the visitors at half time, presenting Aldershot Town with a considerable task in the second half.
The second half began with Aldershot Town pushing to get back into the contest. Nevertheless, Forest Green Rovers demonstrated their attacking threat again in the 61st minute. Kyle McAllister scored his second goal of the match, this time set up by Laurent Mendy, to increase the visitors’ lead to 3-0.
Despite the deficit, Aldershot Town showed resilience. Seven minutes later, Ciaran Gilligan scored for Aldershot Town, sparking renewed optimism among the home supporters. The gap was narrowed further in the 71st minute when Kwame Thomas found the back of the net for Aldershot Town, with Ryan Jones registering the assist, setting the stage for a tense conclusion.
Although Aldershot Town mounted a spirited late comeback, Forest Green Rovers successfully defended their narrow lead to secure an important away win. This victory reinforces Forest Green Rovers’ standing at the top of the English National League, where they currently sit in third place with 35 points from 17 matches, strengthening their promotion ambitions. Aldershot Town, conversely, remain in the lower half of the table, occupying 20th position with 13 points from 18 games, indicating the difficulties they are encountering this season.
