Forest Green Rovers 1:4 Swindon Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Swindon Town thrashed Forest Green Rovers 4-1 in a Club Friendly, with Paul Glatzel scoring twice and Thomas Clayton earning the top rating of 7.51 in a dominant away display. The result was a stark reversal of expectations, as the visitors ran riot from the opening exchanges.

Aaron Drinan opened the scoring in the 8th minute before Glatzel doubled the lead just a minute later, and the same man struck again in the 49th minute to effectively kill the contest. Ben Middlemas added a fourth on 65 minutes, and Forest Green's consolation in the 76th minute was nothing more than a footnote on a painful afternoon.

Forest Green actually controlled possession with 55% and won 4 corners to Swindon's 2, yet they were outplayed on efficiency, losing heavily despite seeing more of the ball. Thomas Clayton was the standout with his 7.51 rating, the highest of any player on the pitch, anchoring the midfield without needing a goal. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Forest Green, but that call was emphatically wrong as Swindon's clinical edge proved decisive.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Forest Green Rovers vs Swindon Town?

Forest Green Rovers 1-4 Swindon Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Aaron Drinan (8') for Swindon Town; Paul Glatzel (9') for Swindon Town; Paul Glatzel (49') for Swindon Town; Ben Middlemas (65') for Swindon Town.