Stats Zone: Stevens strikes twice as Green beat Walsall

Forest Green defeated the hometown Walsall 3-1 (3-0) on Saturday in England League Two action.

The visiting team Forest Green took an early lead when Mathew Stevens scored in the 20th minute, making it 1-0.

The team increased the lead to 0-2 just before the half-time whistle as Jamille Matt scored.

Straight after the break, Mathew Stevens scored and increased Forest Green’s lead.

The goal that reduced the score to 1-3 came in the 90th minute, when Brendan Kiernan scored a goal for Walsall. But Walsall ran out of steam, what brought the final score to 1-3.

Both teams play again on Tuesday with Walsall hosting Scunthorpe at Bescot Stadium, and Forest Green host Rochdale.

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    Chris Beaumont
    Chris Beaumont
    Chris Beaumont is a football writer and historian for FootballBH, focusing on European football culture, forgotten teams and the moments where tactics, memory and identity collide. His work blends historical detail with long-form storytelling, revisiting the players, matches and eras that shaped the modern game.
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