The last time The Imps played today’s opponents Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn was on Saturday 2nd March 2019, in front of a crowd of 3,165, including 882 Imps supporters. City won 2-1 that day, thanks to two goals scored by John Akinde (13′ & 79′ PEN), after Reece Brown put the hosts ahead in the 7th minute.
Match Thread: Forest Green Rovers v Lincoln City
We have also published a quiz about the last time the two sides met at The New Lawn, which can be found HERE, and there is also another 15-question quiz at the bottom of this article! Have a go at both and share your results on Twitter if you’re on there!
Ahead of today’s match, we have done a Q&A with a Forest Green Rovers supporter, so thank you to Phil for stepping in at the last minute to answer our questions!
How long have you supported Forest Green Rovers?
Almost 30 years.
Where did you finish last season?
Champions of League Two.
What do you think of your manager?
He has great potential and has brought a greater intensity to training and excited fans.
What were/are your hopes and expectations for the 2022/23 season?
Survival but now a forlorn hope. We will strive until relegation is mathematically inevitable.
One(s) to watch?
Charlie Savage.
Which teams do you think will finish in the top six in League One?
Similar to current positions JT Wycombe may creep in at the expense of Derby.
Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?
Sadly it’s the unfashionable teams already there – but the admirable Accrington will escape to Morecambe’s cost.
What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?
Stable and with an impressive fan base compared to National League days, pre-Cowleys.
What do you think the score will be?
2-1. We have to win sometime!
Random fact about your Club?
Only ever relegated once in our history.
If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?
Ben House – we need a goal scorer
What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Forest Green Rovers supporter?
Green ethos and poor recruitment last summer.
Who would you say is your most underrated player?
Regan Hendry – out on loan
Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?
Yes, very actively supportive of our Women, the Academy and of course the men and our Eco values. Subsidise away travel making it one of the cheapest in the league.
Which was your favourite match involving Forest Green Rovers?
Beating Tranmere at Wembley to achieve league football for the first time in our history.
Which was your least favourite match involving Forest Green Rovers?
Losing to Grimsby in the play-offs.
Would you expect Duncan Ferguson to remain beyond this season even if you are back in League 2 come August?
YES, he’s committed.
Your home and away kits are very distinctive/disgusting. We know fans have little say in kits, but what’s your opinion on them?
Love them.
What are the real fans’ view of moving away from Nailsworth and decamping to the M5 junction?
95% of fans are now very much in favour and we are proud of the Chairman’s vision, values and exciting plans for what will be one of the most impressive small stadiums in the world.
Who Are Ya? – @FGRFC_Official (Supporter Q&A):https://t.co/aY0aKr92w0#WeAreFGR #ImpsAsOne #WeAreImps
— Vital Lincoln City (@VitalLincoln) February 25, 2023
