Burton maintained their three-point lead at the top of the Blue Square Premier after victory at Forest Green.

But it was the hosts who took a shock early lead when Andy Mangan finished with a precisely placed shot.

Burton levelled when Michael Simpson headed into the path of Shaun Harrad to score and they took the lead when Harrad headed in Aaron Webster's cross.

Greg Pearson made it 3-1 from the penalty spot before Jonathan Smith headed a goal back for Forest Green.

Forest Green: Burton, Gill, Kempson, Jones, Stonehouse, Low (Symonds 59), Fowler, Clist, Smith, Platt (Rigoglioso 72), Mangan (Afful 66).
Subs Not Used: Robinson, McDonald.

Booked: Fowler, Jones.

Goals: Mangan 7, Smith 69.

Booked: Buxton, Pearson.

Goals: Harrad 21, 27, Pearson 58 pen.

Att: 812

Ref: R Metcalfe (Lancashire).

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