Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley

Tranmere Rovers welcome Accrington Stanley off the back of some troubling form. Both of these sides are struggling in the league, but in the EFL Trophy there’s a chance for that to change.

Key Stats

• Tranmere Rovers haven’t won any of their last five games
• Accrington Stanley picked up their first win of the season at the weekend (2-1 vs Morecmabe)
• Both teams lost their last fixtures in the EFL Trophy

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players - Will the home side turn it around?

For the sake of their clubs, league football is always the priority. But if they want to stay in this competition, both teams need are desperate to land their first point in the trophy, if they want to progress through to the knockouts.

Tranmere Rovers Preview

Tranmere Rovers Predicted Line-up: Luke McGee; Jordan Turnbull, Tom Davies, Lee O'Connor; Zak Bradshaw, Christopher Merrie, Saidou Khan, Cameron Norman; Omari Patrick, Kieron Morris; Kristian Dennis.

Tranmere Rovers have been struggling recently. Three draws in their last three games has returned some valuable points. But considering two of those three were against poor sides in Swindon Town and Salford City, you’d expect better from the Rovers.

In all competitions, Tranmere haven’t won a game of football since the end of August. However, MK Dons now under the reigns of Scott Lindsey are always going to be a hard team to play against, so their fans can take some positives from an away 1-1 draw against them. Last time out in this competition they lost to an Everton under 21 side, as Beto bagged a brace.

Accrington Stanley Preview

Accrington Stanley Predicted Line-up: Billy Crellin; Donald Love, Zach Awe, Farrend Rawson, Sonny Aljofree, Connor O'Brien; Dara Costelloe, Nelson Khumbeni, Seamus Conneely, Shaun Whalley; Kelsey Mooney.

Accringston Stanley have been one of the most boring teams in League Two this campaign. They did well to beat Morecambe at the weekend, but at home, against a side who are yet to win is expected.

Last time out in the EFL Trophy they got beaten 4-1 at home to now League One team Stockport County.

However, a standout player for the away side has been Dara Costelloe. The 21-year-old left-winger has scored three in his last two games and could be the spark Accrington need to stay in the 4th tier.

Head-to-head stats: Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley

Tranmere Rovers have already beaten Accrington this season. They ran out as 3-0 winners in the first round of the EFL Cup at the start of the campaign.

Tranmere are also undefeated in their last five home games against Accrington, in which they’ve won four times.

The last time Accrington won away at Tranmere was in 2010.

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Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley Predictions

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Accrington, despite their recent win, have been dreadful away from home so far. They have lost all five of their away games in 2024/25, scoring only twice in those whilst conceding 14.

Tranmere have also already proven that they can defeat Accrington at home back in August.

Final Prediction: Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley

Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Accrington Stanley