Unbeaten run is

SKY BET

LEAGUE TWO

FOREST GREEN .............. 1 MACCLESFIELD .............. 0

but Owen Evans was alert to the danger and did well to tip the ball to safety.

Elliott Frear forced Evans into another save from his close-range free kick as Forest Green continued to push as half time approached.

Macc would have the final opportunity of the opening period as Jay Harris hit a ferocious shot towards goal, forcing Adam Smith into a smart save to keep the scores level.

Forest Green continued on the front foot at the start of the second half and came close to breaking the deadlock on the hour mark as Liam Kitching headed goalward.

Rovers would find their breakthrough with fifteen minutes remaining as Farrend Rawson rose highest to nod home Liam Shepherd’s free kick.

Macc responded by changing shape and introducing David Fitzpatrick for his 200th Macclesfield appearance as they looked to take the game to Rovers in the final exchanges.

Indeed, the visitors would be on the front foot for much of the game’s finale, but half chances for Miles Welch-Hayes and Ironside went begging.

Corey O’Keeffe appeared to be dragged down in the Rovers penalty area with ten minutes remaining, but the referee dismissed his appeal, sparking a reaction of fury and bemusement from Silkmen players and supporters alike.

Forest Green would see out the remaining minutes despite Macc’s best effort as the Silkmen fell to defeat after five consecutive draws.