Station and method for forming glass sheets

A glass sheet forming station for forming a glass sheet, the forming station comprising:

• an upper mold;
• a lower outer ring including first and second outer end portions and first and second outer intermediate portions positioned between the outer end portions, wherein the outer end portions and the outer intermediate portions are each configured to contact the glass sheet;
• and
• a lower inner ring disposed inwardly of the lower outer ring and movable relative to the lower outer ring, the lower inner ring including first and second inner end portions and first and second inner intermediate portions positioned between the inner end portions, wherein the inner end portions and the inner intermediate portions are each configured to contact the glass sheet;
• wherein the lower outer ring and the lower inner ring are each operable to press the glass sheet against the upper mold.