Tranmere Rovers welcome Cheltenham Town to Prenton Park on Halloween, with both sides looking to solidify their early League Two positions. The hosts, still smarting from their opening day defeat, will be desperate to kickstart their campaign after conceding three goals in their solitary fixture so far. Their winless start places pressure on them to perform against a Cheltenham side enjoying a far brighter beginning.
The Robins arrive in Merseyside with confidence, having secured two wins from their first three outings, netting an impressive seven goals in the process. Their attacking prowess will undoubtedly test Tranmere’s defensive resolve. While the home side holds a strong recent head-to-head record against Cheltenham, including two consecutive wins at Prenton Park, current form heavily favours the visitors. This fixture promises an intriguing clash between Tranmere's desire for a first victory and Cheltenham's momentum, with the midfield battle likely to dictate proceedings.
1. L. McGee, 2. J. Senior, 22. L. O'Connor, 16. B. Faulkner, 30. G. Nevett, 3. J. Slater, 29. D. Jones, 6. W. Vaulks, 11. T. Conlon, 10. T. Ince, 9. J. Ironside
23. W. Stanway, 3. J. Tomkinson, 25. P. Sweeney, 6. J. Wilson, 26. J. Shipley, 7. B. Stevenson, 33. F. Willcox, 19. J. Evans, 8. C. McCann, 9. K. Otchere, 18. A. Weimann
Match events
1' Goal Normal Goal — Charlie McCann (Cheltenham) (assists: Jake Evans)
23' Goal Normal Goal — dylan jones (Tranmere) (assists: Jacob Slater)
32' Card Yellow Card — Jake Evans (Cheltenham)
39' Goal Normal Goal — dylan jones (Tranmere)
45'+1 Card Yellow Card — Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere)
45'+3 Goal Normal Goal — Charlie Jay Whitaker (Tranmere) (assists: Thomas Ince)