Last updated : 21/05/2024 16:47:24
Introduction
Forest Green Rovers are a Grassroots football team made up of 1 team members.
The team is from Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom and play in the .
Forest Green Rovers started using TeamStats in August 2019.
Team Details
Location
Nailsworth Gloucestershire England United Kingdom
Team Type
Men , Adult , 11 a side , Grassroots
Introduction
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. They compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football.
The club was founded in 1889 and has played its home games at The New Lawn since 2006.
Forest Green Rovers are known for their commitment to sustainability. They are the world's first vegan football club, and their stadium is powered by renewable energy.
History
Forest Green Rovers were founded in 1889 by Rev. E.J.H. Peach. The club's first home ground was at The Lawn Ground, which they shared with Nailsworth Cricket Club.
In 1926, the club moved to a new ground, called The New Lawn. The New Lawn was originally an athletics stadium, but it was converted into a football ground in 1926.
Forest Green Rovers have won several trophies in their history, including the Southern League Premier Division in 1989 and 2002.
In 2017, Forest Green Rovers became the world's first vegan football club. The club's decision to go vegan was made in order to reduce their environmental impact.
Sustainability
Forest Green Rovers are committed to sustainability. The club's stadium is powered by renewable energy, and the club's players and staff eat a vegan diet.
The club has also installed solar panels at its stadium, and it has a water recycling system.
In 2018, Forest Green Rovers were named the world's greenest football club by FIFA.
Current season
Forest Green Rovers are currently competing in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club is managed by Rob Edwards, and their captain is Nicky Cadden.
Forest Green Rovers are currently in 10th place in EFL League Two. Their next match is against Shrewsbury Town on September 5, 2023.
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