Forest Green Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw away at Sutton United at the VBS Community Stadium on Saturday after conceding a last-minute goal that cost them crucial points.
The Rovers took an early lead in the 20th minute when Ricardo Rees was fouled in the box, earning his team a penalty. McAllister calmly converted from the spot, placing the ball into the bottom right corner with his left foot.
However, the match took a dramatic turn when Rees escaped a red card following a reckless challenge just before the half-hour mark. But the pressure mounted, and he was subsequently sent off after receiving a second yellow for handling the ball inside the Sutton area moments later before scoring.
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Sutton United pressed hard throughout the second half, exploiting the numerical advantage. Despite Forest Green’s defense holding initial attempts, the hosts finally leveled the score in the 89th minute through a scrappy finish by Jayden Harris.
Forest Green nearly restored their lead moments earlier when Tom Knowles had a clear chance to set up a teammate, but failed to capitalize. The game’s tension was further heightened by disciplinary issues; manager Robbie Savage was cautioned for his protests regarding Rees’s sending-off, and newly appointed coach Josh Bowen was dismissed in injury time.
Line-ups:
Sutton United: Sims; Eccleston, Muller (Rodari 71), Topalloj; Tripp (Eze 46), Taylor, Bell (Harris 58), Ogbonna; Simper, Njoku, Jennings. Subs unused: Haigh, Aziaya, Tizzard, Jones.
Forest Green Rovers: Isted; Knowles, Mendy, Kanu, Morrison (Kircough 67); McAllister, Bunker, Nwoko (Pemberton 79), Buyabu (Kengni 58); Babalola (Mitchell 58), Rees. Subs unused: Pagel, Haughton, Clarke.
Referee: Callum Walchester.