Stockport County vs Tranmere Rovers

Key stats

• Tranmere Rovers have won just two of their last 10 away games
• Stockport County have lost just two of their last nine home games

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams come into this match off the back of impressive league victories, off the back of losses. Stockport are in the better position for the trophy though, with six points, meanwhile Tranere are level on three with all of the other sides.

Stockport County Preview

Stockport County Predicted Line-up: Ben Hinchliffe; Ibou Touray, Fraser Horsfall, Callum Connolly; Ryan Rydel, Lewis Bate, Oliver Norwood, Macauley Southam-Hales; Louie Barry, Kyle Wootton, Will Collar

The five goal demolition of Bolton Wanderers was certainly needed for Stockport County off the back of a five nil loss to Wycombe Wanderers. After 15 games, they find themselves 6th in the league with 24 points, six wins, six draws and three losses. That’s just a point behind 4th placed Barnsley.

In the trophy so far, they’ve beaten Accrington Stanley 4-1 in their own backyard and handed 4-1 loss to Everton under 21s side.

When it comes to standout players this season, it’s very hard to look past Aston Villa loanee Louie Barry. The 21-year-old is the joint top scorer in League One with 10 goals and also has one assist.

Tranmere Rovers Preview

Tranmere Rovers Predicted Line-up: Luke McGee; Connor Wood, Jordan Turnbull, Tom Davies, Cameron Norman; Omari Patrick, Regan Hendry, Sam Finley, Kieron Morris; Luke Norris, Connor Jennings

Tranmere also needed their win on the weekend. It means they’re now six points above the relegation zone and after a troubling start, can start to kick-on away from the mounting fear of dropping to the National League.

In the trophy, they lost their opening game to Everton’s under 21s side 1-3 at home. However, they returned with a 2-1 win at home to Accrington Stanley.

When it comes to players that catch our eye this season, we like the look of 28-year-old forward Omari Patrick. The winger has five goals in all competitions and provides that burst of threat that Tranmere have needed so badly this season.

Head-to-head Stats: Stockport County vs Tranmere Rovers

17th February 2024 - Tranmere Rovers 4-0 Stockport County - League Two

28th October 2023 - Stockport County 2-0 Tranmere Rovers - League Two

4th February 2023 - Stockport County 3-2 Tranmere Rovers - League Two

1st November 2022 - Tranmere Rovers 0-0 Stockport County - League Two

26h October 2010 - Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Stockport County - FA Trophy

Stockport County vs Tranmere Rovers Predictions

We’re backing Stockport County to win this game. Through our bookmakers, you can secure odds of 4/6, with a £10 stake returning £16.67.

Stockport are clearly the superior side heading into this match, with the whole division ahead of their opposition. They’ve also been strong at home this season and are off the back of a thumping league win. The morale will be high, and a chance to build on that and secure a place in the next round will be very important to them.

Final Prediction: Stockport County vs Tranmere Rovers

Stockport County 3-1 Tranmere Rovers

There are also plenty more matches happening in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, with Port Vale welcoming Wrexham.