Forest Green Rovers 2017–18 football season
The 2017–18 season was Forest Green Rovers 's 129th year in existence and their first in League Two following promotion via the play-offs last season .[ 1] Along with competing in League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup , EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy .
The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Transfers
Transfers in
Transfers out
Loans in
Loans out
Competitions
Friendlies
As of 22 June 2017, Forest Green Rovers have announced nine pre-season friendlies against Bristol Rovers , Kidderminster Harriers , Bishop's Cleeve , Weston-super-Mare , Shortwood United , Brimscombe & Thrupp , Swindon Supermarine ,[ 42] Worthing [ 43] and Farense during a training camp in Portugal.[ 44]
League Two
League table
Source:
BBC Sport Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(R) Relegated
Result summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
31
8
5
18
33
54
−21
29
6
2
8
22
27
−5
2
3
10
11
27
−16
Results by matchday
Matchday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Ground H A H A A H H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H H A H A A H A H A H A H A A H H A H A A H Result D L W L L L L D L L L D L W W W D W L D L L L L L W L W L L W W D W D L L L W L L W W D L L Position 13 21 15 19 22 22 23 22 23 24 24 22 23 23 23 20 21 18 20 20 23 23 23 23 23 22 23 23 23 23 22 20 21 19 18 19 21 21 20 21 22 21 20 20 21 21
Updated to match(es) played on 3 February 2018. Source:
Statto.com A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[ 46] [ 47]
FA Cup
On 16 October 2017, Forest Green Rovers were drawn at home to Macclesfield Town in the first round.[ 48] Another home tie was confirmed for the second round, against Exeter City .[ 49]
EFL Cup
On 16 June 2017, Forest Green Rovers were drawn at home to MK Dons in the first round.[ 50]
EFL Trophy
On 12 July 2017, Forest Green Rovers were drawn in Southern Group E against Cheltenham Town , Newport County and Swansea City U23s .[ 51] [ 52] After finished as runners-up in the group stages, FGR were drawn away to Swindon Town in the second round.[ 53] A third round trip to Yeovil Town was next on the cards after seeing off Swindon Town in the previous round.[ 54]
Updated to match(es) played on 31 October 2017. Source: EFL.com(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Last updated: 30 November 2017 Source: [ 55]
References
Overview Grounds Seasons Matches
National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Levels 2–4 Levels 5–6 Levels 7–8 Levels 9–10
Combined Counties League (Premier , One )
East Midlands Counties League (level 10 only )
Eastern Counties League (Premier , One )
Essex Senior League (level 9 only )
Hellenic League (Premier , One East , One West )
Midland League (Premier , One )
Northern Counties East League (Premier , One )
Northern League (One , Two )
North West Counties League (Premier , One )
Southern Combination League (Premier , One )
Southern Counties East League (Premier , One )
South West Peninsula League Premier Division (level 10 only )
Spartan South Midlands League (Premier , One )
United Counties League (Premier , One )
Wessex League (Premier , One )
Western League (Premier , One )
West Midlands (Regional) League (level 10 only )
Cup competitions
Youth competitions