LIVE BLOG: Forest Green Rovers vs York City

Forest Green try to end five-game losing streak

Forest Green Rovers will be looking to end a five-game losing streak when they take on York City in the National League on Saturday.

Mark Cooper's side have not won since beating Wealdstone 1-0 on 30th August and have since slipped to 17th in the table.

York City are also in poor form, having won just one of their last six games, but they will be confident of causing an upset at the New Lawn.

Team news

Forest Green Rovers are without injured trio Regan Hendry, Kane Wilson and Nicky Cadden.

York City have no fresh injury concerns, but they will be without suspended defender Lenell John-Lewis.

What the managers are saying

Forest Green Rovers manager Mark Cooper:

"We need to start turning these performances into wins. We're creating chances but we're not taking them."

York City manager John Askey:

"We're under no illusions about the size of the task ahead of us. Forest Green Rovers are a good side who will be looking to bounce back from their recent results."

Match facts

Forest Green Rovers have won their last two home games against York City.

York City have not won away from home since beating Maidenhead United 2-1 on 16th August.

The last time these two sides met, Forest Green Rovers won 2-0 at the LNER Community Stadium in January 2022.

How to follow the game

The game will be streamed live on BT Sport and Forest Green Rovers' official website.

You can also follow the game on our live blog here.