Stevenage FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
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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)
Neil Hair
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Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Stevenage FC and Tranmere Rovers FC is underway.
- 3' GOAL! Jordan Roberts scores on 3. Assisted by Alexander MacDonald
- 8' Tranmere Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Tranmere Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 12' Chris Merrie is replacing Paul Lewis for the Tranmere Rovers FC side.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carl Piergianni, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 27' 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 Alexander MacDonald suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' GOAL! Luke Norris scores on 28.
- 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 shows Stevenage FC player a card on 37.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Merrie on 38.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stevenage FC that had 153 games and scored 126 goals.
- 53' Lee O'Connor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 43 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' GOAL! Robert Apter scores on 55. Assisted by Jordan Turnbull
- 58' What a strike from Jamie Reid! The score is 2-2.
- 62' The Stevenage FC manager makes a substitution. Louis Thompson departs to be replaced by Ben Thompson.
- 67' It’s gonna be a card for Brad Walker.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' Kristian Dennis is replacing Luke Norris for the Tranmere Rovers FC side.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Harvey White. He replaces Kane Smith on 77 minute.
- 81' Sensational shot from Kane Hemmings. Stevenage FC is back in the lead.
- 86' It looks surprising Stevenage FC does not make any changes. Kieron Morris has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' The referee shows Stevenage FC player a card on 88.
- 90' It’s a booking for Tranmere Rovers FC player. Joe Murphy gets a card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Kieron Morris. He replaces Robert Apter on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Stevenage FC players.
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Stevenage FC
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Kane Smith ↓ Harvey White 77'
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Louis Thompson ↓ Ben Thompson 62'
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Bench- 29
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Ben Thompson ↑ 62'
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Harvey White ↑ 77'
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Coach Steve EvansTranmere Rovers FC
Starting XI- 1
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Luke Norris ↓ Kristian Dennis 76'
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Paul Lewis ↓ Chris Merrie 12'
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Robert Apter ↓ Kieron Morris 90'
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Bench-
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Kristian Dennis ↑ 76'
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Kieron Morris ↑ 90'
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Chris Merrie ↑ 12'
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Coach Nigel Adkins -
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