Rushden & Diamonds came from behind as Forest Green suffered a fifth straight defeat in the league this season.

Rovers went ahead on six minutes when Sean Rigg scored from close range, but Craig Farell headed Diamonds level.

Mark Byrne's 27th-minute header put the home side in front and a close-range finish from Cliff Akurang gave them a two-goal cushion after the break.

Ross Stearn's 18-yard shot gave the visitors hope but Aaron O'Connor's close-range effort sealed the win.

Rushden & Diamonds:

Roberts, Corcoran, Downer, Stuart, Osano, Pattison, Porter (McNamara 68), Byrne, Tomlin (Reid 84), Akurang, Farrell (O'Connor 62).
Subs Not Used: Cousins, Beecroft.

Booked: Stuart.

Goals: Farrell 13, Byrne 27, Akurang 65, O'Connor 84.

Forest Green:

Burton, Else, Preece, Ellis, Stonehouse, Davies (Lloyd 70), Challinor, Adams, Platt (Stearn 38), Brown, Rigg.
Subs Not Used: Pugh, Pass, Henry.

Booked: Else.

Goals: Rigg 6, Stearn 82.

Att: 1,056.

Ref: R Madley (Ossett).

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