Stevenage FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — FA Cup at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Hair
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Stevenage FC and Tranmere Rovers FC get this one started.
- 3' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Roberts gets on the scoresheet on 3 minutes.
- 8' Stevenage FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 12' The Tranmere Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Paul Lewis departs to be replaced by Chris Merrie.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Turnbull made 191 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elliott List, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stevenage FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' Luke Norris has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jamie Reid suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' It’s gonna be a card for Dan Butler.
- 38' It’s gonna be a card for Chris Merrie.
- 43' Tranmere Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' GOAL! Robert Apter scores on 55. Assisted by Jordan Turnbull
- 58' Magnificent from Jamie Reid! That is 35 goals in 11 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' Time for substitution for Stevenage FC. Louis Thompson is replaced by Ben Thompson.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a card for Brad Walker.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 76' Another substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC to replace Luke Norris by Kristian Dennis on 76 minute.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Harvey White. He replaces Kane Smith on 77 minute.
- 81' A stunning finish from Kane Hemmings — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 86' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kane Hemmings on 88.
- 90' Tranmere Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Tranmere Rovers FC make a change. Robert Apter trudges off to be replaced by Kieron Morris on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Stevenage FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
-
14
Kane Smith ↓ Harvey White 77'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Ben Thompson 62'
- 11
- 9
- 7
- 15
- 5
- 1
- 10
Bench
- 29
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 62'
- 4
-
18
Harvey White ↑ 77'
- 17
- 26
- 12
- 22
- 25
Coach
Steve Evans
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
9
Luke Norris ↓ Kristian Dennis 76'
- 5
-
22
Paul Lewis ↓ Chris Merrie 12'
- 2
-
25
Robert Apter ↓ Kieron Morris 90'
- 24
- 8
- 18
Bench
-
14
Kristian Dennis ↑ 76'
- 27
- 13
-
7
Kieron Morris ↑ 90'
- 21
- 12
- 26
-
6
Chris Merrie ↑ 12'
- 20
Coach
Nigel Adkins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 2 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Kieron Morris | 1 |
| Luke Norris | 1 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
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.