Forest Green Rovers delivered a commanding performance at the New Lawn, securing a 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Brackley in the Enterprise National League. This result not only strengthened Forest Green’s hold on a play-off spot but also intensified Brackley’s struggle to avoid relegation.
The turning point came just before halftime when Brackley’s Zak Brown was shown a second yellow card, reducing his team to ten men. Seizing the numerical advantage, Forest Green quickly scored as D’Mani Mellor converted a tap-in following a short corner. This marked Mellor’s second goal since his recent transfer from Macclesfield.
In the second half, Kyle McAllister extended Forest Green’s lead in the 74th minute, followed closely by a goal from Jili Buyabu. Laurent Mendy put the finishing touch on the match with a late strike, sealing an emphatic win for the hosts. With this victory, Forest Green continues to push for promotion, while Brackley faces an uphill battle to remain in the league.