Forest Green and Scarborough Athletic Face Off in FA Cup Replay

Last night, Forest Green and Scarborough Athletic went head-to-head in an FA Cup replay, with a former Manchester United Champions League winner managing the latter team. The two sides had previously met earlier this month, resulting in a win for Forest Green. However, due to an administrative error, the match had to be replayed.

Unusual Conditions for Forest Green

Forest Green found themselves in an unexpected situation after being deemed to have fielded an ineligible player in the first match. As a result, they were forced to face Scarborough Athletic again, under unusual conditions. The replay took place at Scarborough's Flamingo Land Stadium, with the home side being allowed to keep 100% of the gate receipts. Forest Green were also not granted accommodation expenses.

A Familiar Face on the Touchline

During the match, fans may have noticed a familiar face in the home dugout. Jonathan Greening, a former Man Utd player, now manages Scarborough Athletic. Greening, who has managed Scarborough since 2021, sported a different look with short hair and a grey beard. On the touchline, he wrapped up warm in a Scarborough Athletic beanie hat.

Forest Green Prevails in the End

Despite an early scare from Scarborough Athletic, Forest Green managed to come out on top. The underdogs took a 1-0 lead, but Forest Green quickly equalized and went on to score three more goals. Scarborough pulled one back, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Forest Green emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline, clinching their spot in the next round of the FA Cup.

Proud Manager Reflects on the Match

After the game, Jonathan Greening expressed his pride in his team's efforts. Despite the loss, he commended his players for their strong performance and highlighted the difference in preparation between the two teams. Greening also emphasized that, overall, his team had played well against a strong League Two opponent.