Match Preview - Tranmere v Rovers

8 April 2022

The Gas are back on the road this weekend when we travel to Prenton Park to face Tranmere Rovers!

Rovers travel to the North West this weekend to face Micky Mellon's Tranmere Rovers. Last time out Rovers fought from behind to claim all three points at The Mem against Bradford City thanks to goals from Sam Finley and Connor Taylor. Catch up on all the pre-game talking points below!

Manager's Preview

Opposition View

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon has told Tranmererovers.co.uk that his side already have all the determination they need heading into Saturday's clash despite dropping points in their last two league outings;

"I don't think we can be any more determined, I think the players have given it everything they've got and they'll continue to do that.

"If they have any more determination in them and they hadn't been using it you could question them, but they've always been a very determined group that works very hard and we'll continue that into Saturday."

Last Time Out

Form Guide

Micky Mellon's side finds themselves in 7th place in the League Two standings after 40 games, with 64 points to show for their efforts this campaign. A 2-2 draw in their previous game against Carlisle United saw Calum MacDonald and Kieron Morris both receive their marching orders. Across their last six games, Tranmere have drawn once, lost twice against Colchester United and Northampton Town and have won two games which included a 3-2 home victory at Prenton Park against fellow promotion rivals Mansfield Town. Tranmere have found the back of the net on 46 occasions this league season scoring an average of 1.15 goals a game.

Ref Watch

Marc Edwards is the man in the middle for this weekend's Sky Bet League Two clash. Edwards has taken charge of 10 games in League Two this season where he averages 20.40 fouls per game in the competition. Edwards has handed out a total of 29 yellow cards this season in League Two, an average of 2.90 yellow cards per 90 minutes.

Betting Preview

EFL sponsors, Sky Bet have priced Rovers at 17/10 for the win on Saturday afternoon. Rovers can also be backed at 28/1 to win the game 0-3. On the goalscorer markets, Aaron Collins is priced at 6/1 to open the scoring whilst Sam Finley can be backed at 9/2 to score any time throughout the clash.

Odds correct at the time of writing. To bet with Sky Bet please click HERE. Please bet responsibly.

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Match Reports

Match Report - Tranmere 1-1 Rovers

9 April 2022

Rovers settle for a point in the North West.

The Gas were held to a draw at Prenton Park. Elliot Anderson got Rovers back on level terms with a smart finish on the turn after Kane Hemmings had fired the hosts in front.

Rovers entered the game unchanged from last weekend's victory against Bradford City with Josh Grant and Nick Anderton returning to the matchday squad.

Elliot Anderson drove at the Tranmere defence right off the bat. The Newcastle loanee forcing an early corner for Rovers, which ultimately led to nothing after a foul in the Tranmere penalty area.

Sam Nicholson held the ball up well following a neat passage of play from the Gas. The Scotsman then had the vision to roll the ball back to Sam Finley who dragged his effort from range past Joe Murphy's post.

Tranmere had their first venture towards Belshaw's goal just past the 20-minute mark. A number of crosses one after the other put pressure on the Rovers defence. Luca Hoole was well placed to block a dangerous effort from the hosts and the Gas were able to clear their lines.

The hosts registered theirs and the game's first effort on target in the 33rd minute. Elliott Nevitt bore down on Taylor and Connolly in the Rovers backline and pulled the trigger from about 20-yards out. Belshaw sprung to his left to beat the ball behind for a corner kick. Lee O'Connor fired his attempt high and wide following the corner kick.

Rovers had shouts for a penalty waved away moments after the second half got underway. The ball appeared to hit the elbow of the Tranmere defender following Trevor Clarke's cross. Kane Hemmings found himself one-on-one with Belshaw following a long ball from Murphy. The Tranmere No.10 kept his composure and smashed the ball past a helpless Belshaw to put the hosts one to the good.

Rovers made the first changes of the game following the goal. Trevor Clarke and Sam Nicholson were replaced by Josh Grant and Leon Clarke as the Gas pushed for a leveller.

Elliott Nevitt came close to putting Tranmere two up. A mistake from Connor Taylor presented the forward with a chance to shoot at goal. Belshaw was down smartly to stop the Tranmere No. 20 finding the back of the net.

It wasn't long before the Gas were back on level terms. Elliot Anderson bought a high ball under control in the box and turned to fire low and true into the bottom left-hand corner of Murphy's goal. Elliot came close to his second only minutes later. Last-ditch defending from O'Connor denied the midfielder from putting us two ahead.

Point blank reactions from Belshaw once again denied the hosts, this time from close range following a corner kick.

Rovers pushed and pushed for a late winner to take all three points back to The Mem. However, it wasn't to be and the Gas had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Next up for Rovers is the visit of Salford City to BS7 on Friday, 15th April (3pm KO).

ROVERS: Belshaw, Hoole, Connolly, Taylor, T Clarke, Coutts (c), Finley, Nicholson, Collins, E Anderson, H Anderson.

Subs: Ward, Grant, Anderton, L Clarke, Thomas, Whelan, Saunders.

TRANMERE: Murphy, Dacres-Cogley, Knight-Percival, Merrie, Hemmings, McManaman, Hawkes, Warrington, Nevitt, O'Connor, Clarke (c).

Subs: Doohan, Spearing, Jolley, Foley, Maynard, Hayde.

Referee: Marc Edwards

Ticket News

Ticket Info - Tranmere Rovers

16 February 2022

Ticket information for our fixture against Tranmere Rovers

Rovers travel to Prenton Park on Saturday, 9th April (3pm KO).

Online ticket sales will open to 2021/2022 Season Ticket holders from 10am on Monday, 21st February. In-store ticket sales will be available for Season Ticket holders from 10am on Tuesday, 22nd February. Please be aware, Season Tickets holders are only permitted to purchase one ticket per membership.

Members (Club members and Supporters Club members) will be able to purchase tickets online and in-store from 10am on Wednesday, 23rd February. Please note, members are only able to purchase one ticket per membership.

Subject to availability, general sale tickets will then be available online and in-store from 10am on Friday, 25th February.

The club would like to remind fans that tickets aren't available to purchase from the club shop on matchdays.

The initial allocation of tickets for this fixture is 800.

Ticket prices can be found below;