Forest Green Rovers travel to Macclesfield Town tomorrow as they look to complete the double over the Silkmen.

It was a 1-0 victory less than a month ago at The New Lawn courtesy of Farrend Rawson’s header, and FGR head to Moss Rose unbeaten in the fixture for five games.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the match…

What we said:

"The players are working incredibly hard, we are just hoping we get a little bit of luck. Aaron Collins hit the post when it looked in and McCoulsky miss timed it from a yard out, you just need that little bit of luck to turn it around," said Mark Cooper.

"Macclesfield have a totally different style (to the last time we played them). The manager has changed and they have gone totally the other way and are full on, in your face and try and press. I've been impressed by what I have seen in the last couple of games.”

What they said:

“I seem to be saying this every game, it’s another excellent side we’re playing,” said head coach Mark Kennedy.

“They play a fantastic brand of football, are doing well in the league and have done a fantastic job there to come to where they are in the last few years, to rise up through the leagues.

“They are all tough for different reasons but this one undoubtedly, they are a good team.

“I said this against Crewe, it’s a game I’m expecting to win and a game I expect us to equip ourselves to do very well in.”

Team news

Forest Green:

Liam Shephard is still managing his return from injury after being forced off against Crawley Town, he has been absent since and could miss out again this weekend.

Meanwhile, Dayle Grubb also missed the Central League fixture in midweek with a hamstring injury and is also doubtful for the weekend.

About: Macclesfield

To say it has been a turbulent season for Macclesfield both on and off the pitch is an understatement.

However, despite that, they are still holding their own in League Two, two places above the only relegation spot, even with a six point deduction this term.

It is their home form that has been particularly impressive, sitting comfortably in 12th in the home league table, with four wins and only nine goals conceded, the fewest in the entire division.

In August 2019, Daryl McMahon was appointed manager of Macclesfield. He had previously spent three years in charge of Ebbsfleet United, during which time he secured them promotion to the National League after coming from a goal down to beat Chelmsford City in the play-off final

That day marked his second play-off final in charge of the Fleet, having seen his side lose out on penalties to Maidstone United the season before.

He resigned earlier this month and Mark Kennedy became the third manager of the club this season, the former Liverpool and Wolves man being joined by Danny Butterfield and Danny Whitaker.

They have become draw specialists of late, tying eight of their last 11 outings, and only losing twice.

Key player: Fiacre Kelleher

The Cork-born player started his career at Avondale United, before signing for Scottish Premier League side Celtic in 2012.

In June 2017, Kelleher made the move south to English Football League side Oxford United, where he signed on a two-year deal. He spent time at Solihull Moors before Macclesfield secured his permanent signature in 2019.

He has almost been an ever present for Macclesfield this term and is a big reason behind their impressive defensive record, having not conceded more than one goal at home with him in the side.

Last time we met:

Farrend Rawson ensured Forest Green Rovers signed off for the year in winning style as he netted the last goal of the decade for the club to secure a 1-0 win over Macclesfield Town.

It came in the 75th minute as he connected with a Liam Shephard free-kick to flick the ball home at the near post and secure all three points in the process.

sustained pressure finally told in the 75th minute, much like the release of your belt once stepping away from the dinner table.

Shephard delivered an inch-perfect ball in from a free-kick he had won on the right, and Rawson was charging across his man at the front post and headed superbly home to the delight of the home faithful.

Head-to-head:

This will be the 18th meeting between the two clubs and Forest Green lead the way in the stats having won nine of those matches.

Macclesfield have won three, while five draws have been played out between the two sides.

Forest Green are unbeaten in the last five outings.

Coverage:

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