Robbie Savage’s Forest Green Rovers Edge Aldershot in Thrilling 3-2 Battle
It was another dramatic evening in the National League as Robbie Savage’s Forest Green Rovers held off a determined Aldershot Town comeback to clinch a 3-2 victory at the EBB Stadium. The match had everything — early dominance, flashes of brilliance, and a late fightback that almost turned the tide.
Forest Green, led by the ever-passionate Savage, started the game with real intent. The visitors looked sharp from the first whistle, pressing high and keeping control of the midfield. Their efforts paid off midway through the first half when Kyle McAllister opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. It was a beautifully constructed goal — McAllister received a clever pass from Jayden Clarke and calmly slotted the ball past the Aldershot goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
Things got even better for Forest Green when Clarke, who had been instrumental in setting up the opener, turned scorer himself. In the 38th minute, he finished off another well-worked move, this time assisted by Aiden Dausch, doubling the lead before the break. At 2-0, it looked like Savage’s side were cruising, showing the kind of composure and discipline that has pushed them up to fifth in the league table.
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The second half followed a similar pattern early on. McAllister once again proved to be a handful for Aldershot’s defense, cutting inside onto his left foot and smashing in his second of the game in the 61st minute. That made it 3-0, and Forest Green seemed to be in complete control — but football rarely goes according to script.
Aldershot suddenly sparked into life. In the 68th minute, Ciaran Gilligan pulled one back with a tidy finish, and just three minutes later, Kwame Thomas added another, thanks to a setup from Ryan Jones. The home crowd roared back into the game, sensing a comeback was on the cards. For a brief spell, the pressure was intense, with Aldershot throwing everything forward in search of an equalizer.
Despite the surge, Forest Green managed to stay composed, defending resolutely in the final minutes. The visitors held on for a hard-fought 3-2 win, one that showcased both their attacking flair and their grit under pressure.
For Robbie Savage, this victory was another statement of intent. His side continues to show steady improvement, climbing the table and building belief that promotion could be within reach. As for Aldershot, they’ll take heart from their fighting spirit — even if the result didn’t go their way, their late rally proved they’re still capable of testing the league’s top sides.
It was a match that had fans on edge till the final whistle — a true reminder of why the National League delivers some of the most entertaining football around.
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