Forest Green Rovers bring in the New Year with an exciting National League clash with Yeovil Town at The New Lawn.
The Glovers last visited Nailsworth in February 2019 in a game which Rovers came out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Junior Mondal, Christian Doidge and Lee Collins.
Ahead of the Glovers visit, here is everything Rovers’ fans need to know about our opponents.
OPPOSITION - YEOVIL TOWN
It’s been an impressive return to the National League for the Glovers who currently occupy 10th in the league, sitting three points off the play-offs.
But it’s just two wins in their last five for Town picking up victories against strugglers Braintree Town and Woking.
Away from the results, Rovers will be welcoming back former promotion-winning manager Mark Cooper and former captain, Dom Bernard to The New Lawn.
Bernard made 186 appearances for Rovers during his five-year stint at the club which saw him be part of the historic side that lifted the League Two title in 2022.
IN THE DUGOUT - MARK COOPER
Since taking over the Glovers, Mark Cooper brought spirit back to the side helping them earn promotion back to the National League last season winning the National League South title.
Cooper has managed over 100 games for the Glovers since taking charge back in 2022 winning 45 of those on his way to another promotion campaign.
But the 56-year-old returns to the club where he managed almost 250 games and earned a promotion to the EFL in 2017.
PLAYER TO WATCH - AARON JARVIS
Aaron Jarvis has been a bright spark in the Glovers first season back in the National League finding the net six times in 21 league appearances so far this season.
Jarvis signed for Cooper’s side during the summer from Torquay United where the striker netted 24 goals in 58 appearances.
GLOVERS’ FORM
26.12.24- Yeovil Town 2-2 Eastleigh
21.12.24- Hartlepool United 2-1 Yeovil Town
14.12.24- Yeovil Town 3-1 Braintree Town
10.12.24- Yeovil Town 1-2 Weymouth (FA Trophy)
30.11.24- Woking 0-2 Yeovil Town
