AFC Fylde secured a 2-0 victory over Forest Green Rovers on Saturday, thanks to two quick second-half goals from 20-year-old Harvey Broad. The forward, on a season-long loan from Coventry City, stepped into the spotlight following the departure of striker Danny Ormerod and delivered a decisive performance at Mill Farm.

Broad opened the scoring in the 65th minute, capitalizing on a well-executed move that culminated in a low drive into the bottom corner after Greg Olley’s cross from the right. Just four minutes later, Broad doubled Fylde’s lead with a perfectly timed volley following a precise assist from Aaron Drewe.

Fylde manager Craig Mahon praised the young loanee’s contribution and the team’s resilience, particularly after the disappointment of conceding two late goals in their previous defeat against Woking. He highlighted the defensive solidity displayed by his side, noting that the back five limited Forest Green to a single clear chance throughout the game. Fylde’s start to the season remains strong with two wins and a draw from their first four matches, an encouraging record for a team new to this level of competition.

The match’s first half was largely uneventful, with both defenses dominating and few clear scoring opportunities. Forest Green’s former Fylde midfielder Nick Haughton squandered an early chance when he fired over the bar, while James Berry’s close-range effort was saved by Fylde keeper Zac Jones. Forest Green’s goalkeeper Ethan Ross was also called into action twice to deny Ethan Mitchell’s attempts.

Forest Green manager Robbie Savage was left frustrated by his side’s performance, particularly the inability to convert promising opportunities in the first half. He criticized defensive errors in the second half that allowed Fylde to score both goals from crosses, describing the defeat as disappointing. The loss marks Forest Green’s second in a week, during which they have conceded five goals without reply. Savage emphasized the need for his team to regain confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.

The result leaves Fylde maintaining momentum early in the campaign, while Forest Green will look to address defensive lapses as they seek to recover from a challenging start to the season.