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Sav turns tables on Hinsh’s Rebels

Forest Green Rovers came from behind to beat Worthing in the first ever Step 1 match to be held at Woodside Road.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 August 2026

Forest Green Rovers came from behind to beat Worthing in the first ever Step 1 match to be held at Woodside Road.
By Sam Skilton

WE’VE GOT IT LICKED: Josh Osude, left, leads the Forest Green celebrations
PICTURE: Jay Wrighte

Teddy Jenks handed the Rebels a dream start with a second-minute opener but inspired by a raft of substitutions by manager Robbie Save, Rovers rallied and hit back through replacement pair Josh Osude and Ricardo Rees.
The clash was a repeat of last year’s FA Cup match which the visitors won 4-1 – a match that marked Adam Hinshelwood’s return to

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