Southend vs Forest Green: result 2-0 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 38Kick-off on March 14, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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What was the result of Southend vs Forest Green?
Southend won 2-0 on March 14, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 3′J. GoldingSouthend
- 72′G. Scott-MorrissSouthend
Official lineup for Southend vs Forest Green
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Southend
- 14T. Hopper
- 22K. Appiah-Forson
- 2G. Scott-Morriss
- 9A. Dallas
- 23J. Morton
- 28O. Coker
- 33H. Boyes
- 15J. Gubbins
- 16H. Taylor
- 26J. Golding
- 30C. Andeng Ndi
Forest Green
- 7K. McAllister
- 44D. Bughail-Mellor
- 6L. Mendy
- 11T. Knowles
- 18T. Campbell
- 24J. Buyabu
- 26C. Nwoko
- 5R. Inniss
- 32Abraham Kanu
- 47A. Ahmed
- 42H. Isted
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Southend have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Forest Green have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Gateshead(home) | 1-1 | National League |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Carlisle(away) | 2-2 | National League |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Truro City(home) | 1-1 | National League |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Horsham(away) | 2-1 | FA Trophy |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Boreham Wood(home) | 0-2 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | Aldershot Town(home) | 2-1 | National League |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Gateshead(away) | 2-0 | National League |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Boston United(home) | 2-3 | National League |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Boreham Wood(away) | 1-1 | National League |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Carlisle(home) | 1-3 | National League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Southend win, 3 draws, 2 Forest Green wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Forest Green 2-1 Southend | National League |
| May 21, 2025 | Forest Green 2-2 Southend | National League |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Forest Green 2-2 Southend | National League |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Southend 2-2 Forest Green | National League |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Forest Green 1-3 Southend | League Two |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Southend 0-1 Forest Green | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Forest Green vs Southend on Nov 29, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Southend score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Forest Green score 1.5 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| Forest Green | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2 | 12/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Southend sit 3rd in National League (27 points from 13 matches) and Forest Green sit 16th (15 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Southend | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 19 | 27 |
| 16 | Forest Green | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 15 |
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