Saturday , 14 November 2026

Stevenage FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2023-24
Stevenage FC
4 – 3
Full Time
Tranmere Rovers FC
Sat 4 Nov 2023 · 15:00 UTC Lamex Stadium 2,404 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Roberts 3' 1–0
1–1 28' Luke Norris pen
1–2 55' Robert Apter
Jamie Reid pen 58' 2–2
Kane Hemmings 81' 3–2
3–3 90+1' Kieron Morris
Jamie Reid 90+10' 4–3
Dan Butler 37' Y
Y 38' Chris Merrie
Y 67' Brad Walker
Kane Hemmings 88' Y
R 90' Joe Murphy

Overview

Match Preview

Stevenage FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — FA Cup at Lamex Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Neil Hair
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2
4 games this season 🟨 2.8/game ⚽ 8.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
Stevenage FC 1 games · Avg 7.0 goals Tranmere Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-04 Stevenage FC 4–3 Tranmere Rovers FC

Recent Form

Stevenage FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Tranmere Rovers FC H 4–3 W
28 Oct Derby County FC H 3–1 W
24 Oct Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
21 Oct Port Vale FC H 0–0 D
14 Oct Blackpool FC A 0–3 L
07 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 1–0 W
Tranmere Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Stevenage FC A 3–4 L
05 Nov Carlisle United FC A 1–2 L
06 Nov Crawley Town FC A 1–0 W
10 Jan Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
27 Nov Brackley Town FC H 1–0 W
07 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Stevenage FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Stevenage FC host Tranmere Rovers FC — let the battle begin!
  • 3' Magnificent from Jordan Roberts! That is 16 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 8' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 12' Another substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC to replace Paul Lewis by Chris Merrie on 12 minute.
  • 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Norris, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stevenage FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 28' Against the run of play, Luke Norris has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Tranmere Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dan Butler.
  • 38' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 48' Over 48 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 53' Stevenage FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' Tranmere Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robert Apter on 55.
  • 58' GOAL! Jamie Reid fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Ben Thompson. He replaces Louis Thompson on 62 minute.
  • 67' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stevenage FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 76' Kristian Dennis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke Norris at the 76 minute mark.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Stevenage FC! Harvey White comes on to replace Kane Smith.
  • 81' Kane Hemmings doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 86' Stevenage FC have won 148 goals from 167 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Kane Hemmings.
  • 90' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Kieron Morris gets the nod from Tranmere Rovers FC. He replaces Robert Apter and will look to change the dynamic.
  • With this win, Stevenage FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Stevenage FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Adkins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie Reid 2
Kane Hemmings 1
Jordan Roberts 1
Kieron Morris 1
Luke Norris 1
Robert Apter 1

Head to Head

2023-11-04 Stevenage FC 4–3 Tranmere Rovers FC

Stevenage FC Form

2023-11-04 Stevenage FC 4–3 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2023-10-28 Stevenage FC 3–1 Derby County FC W 2023-10-24 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Stevenage FC D 2023-10-21 Stevenage FC 0–0 Port Vale FC D 2023-10-14 Blackpool FC 3–0 Stevenage FC L 2023-10-07 Stevenage FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC W

Tranmere Rovers FC Form

2023-11-04 Stevenage FC 4–3 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2022-11-05 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2021-11-06 Crawley Town FC 0–1 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2021-01-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2020-11-27 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–0 Brackley Town FC W 2020-11-07 Tranmere Rovers FC 2–1 Accrington Stanley FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.17 Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC52% Draw22% Tranmere Rovers FC26%
Actual: Stevenage FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Stevenage FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
48%
Stevenage FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC38% Draw39% Tranmere Rovers FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC

Handicap Stevenage FC covers Push Tranmere Rovers FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 15% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 20% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.