Southend United FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Callum Walchester
- Referee Matthew Lee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Southend United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Southend United FC have kicked off against Tranmere Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Tranmere Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Calum Woods is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southend United FC so far.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 16' Emmanuel Monthe was booked on 16.
- 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southend United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southend United FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southend United FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Conner Jennings makes way for Paul Mullin at the 39 minute mark. A tactical switch from Tranmere Rovers FC.
- 40' Paul Mullin was booked on 40.
- 41' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Sam Mantom is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southend United FC tonight.
- 51' Tranmere Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Tranmere Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southend United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' A moment of madness from Neil Danns on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Tranmere Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 75' A tactical swap from Southend United FC — Charlie Kelman on, Stephen Humphrys off on 75 minutes.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Jason Demetriou. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Tranmere Rovers FC make a change. Neil Danns trudges off to be replaced by Corey Blackett-Taylor on 78 minutes.
- 83' Kieron Morris has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Morgan Ferrier on 84.
- 89' The 31-year-old Emmanuel Monthe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' It is a substitution in Southend United FC team. Jason Demetriou is replaced by Sam Barratt on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 48
-
24
Jason Demetriou ↓ Sam Barratt 90'
- 15
- 2
- 11
- 18
- 9
- 7
- 5
Bench
- 13
-
25
Sam Barratt ↑ 90'
- 36
-
23
Charlie Kelman ↑ 75'
- 14
- 41
- 43
Coach
Sol Campbell
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Calum Woods ↓ Liam Ridehalgh 90'
- 35
- 7
- 10
- 24
- 36
- 31
- 17
- 14
-
11
Conner Jennings ↓ Paul Mullin 39'
- 6
Bench
-
23
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 78'
- 45
- 20
-
9
Paul Mullin ↑ 39'
- 28
-
3
Liam Ridehalgh ↑ 90'
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Paul Mullin | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2020-01-11
Southend United FC
0–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
D
2020-01-01
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-12-26
Southend United FC
2–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2019-12-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–2
Southend United FC
L
2019-12-14
Southend United FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-12-07
Bristol Rovers FC
4–2
Southend United FC
L
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2020-01-11
Southend United FC
0–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
D
2020-01-01
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–4
Coventry City FC
L
2019-12-29
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2019-12-26
Burton Albion FC
4–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-12-21
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2019-12-14
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
58%
Southend United FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Tranmere Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.