Three days on from the visit of second-placed York City come third-placed Forest Green Rovers, making their first trip here in a decade.
Form guide
Forest Green suffered their first away defeat since August on Saturday which also brought an end to a 19-match unbeaten run. The Gloucestershire side were beaten at Braintree by the same scoreline that Fleet fell to York and that meant Rovers lost a little ground on the top two.
Previous affairs
The last time the two sides met was back in October with Forest Green securing the points thanks to a 3-1 win – Wes Fonguck scored an impressive long-range consolation for the Fleet on the night. This will be Forest Green’s first visit for 10 years when they lost an FA Trophy tie 1-0. Their last league visit to Stonebridge Road came in 2013 and they won that 2-0.
Who’s who
Kyle McAllister arrived at The New Lawn in the summer of 2022 and has since featured over 100 times for the Rovers in all competitions. This season he is joint top scorer from midfield with nine goals. Before his arrival, the Scotsman spent four seasons with St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.
Charlie McCann is a young midfield maestro who developed at Rangers and Manchester United before making the switch to Forest Green Rovers in the January transfer window in 2023. Since his arrival, he has featured 74 times with 12 goals.
Ryan Inniss is an experienced 6ft 6in defender who joined Rovers ahead of last season from Charlton Athletic and has played 63 times. Inniss played nearly 200 times in the EFL for the likes of Charlton, Colchester, Southend, Port Vale and Cambridge United.
The manager
Steve Cotterill became manager of Forest Green in January 2024 with the club heading down from League Two. The 60-year-old played for the likes of Wimbledon, Brighton and Bournemouth before he guided Cheltenham Town from the Southern League to the third tier of the Football League. He followed that with some big jobs in management including Bristol City, Stoke City, Portsmouth, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City.
Matchday information
Tickets can be purchased here with prices rising at midnight by £1.
Car-parking is available for the special matchday price of £3 at Ebbsfleet International Car Park C. This is cash only and parking is available from 6pm. Please make sure you get a ticket from the steward in attendance and not from the ticketing machines which will not apply the discounted matchday price.
Supporters are reminded that alcohol will not be permitted to be consumed within view of the pitch and that matches will be segregated as required at the Swanscombe End (or the far end of it). Please cooperate with the instructions of our security team and stewards.
The Rose pub
A reminder that The Rose pub is once again open for business for home and away supporters. Located close to both the ground and Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations, it’s an ideal venue for that pre-match drink.
Away supporters
Website : visitors’ guide
Away fans are allocated a section of the Swanscombe End and a number of priority seats in the Old Stand. Access is via the turnstiles at the Swanscombe End, situated to the left of the main entrance along Stonebridge Road and then up through the car-park.
Away fans have access to refreshments, food and a bar in the Swanscombe End. Our popular Eat Street van will be available for food (hot dogs and burgers) and beverages. Beers on tap include Hofmeister and Iron Pier, found in the away facility, clearly visible between the standing terrace and seating area. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments along with sausage rolls and pasties can also be found in this bar.
Programmes
Programmes can be pre-ordered online with your ticket, or through our online club shop here. In the ground, you can purchase in the club shop, just past the main home turnstiles, at the Plough End social club and for away fans in the Old Sponsors Lounge/portakabin bar. Please note, pre-ordered programmes must be collected from the club shop at the main reception entrance BEFORE entering the ground.
