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
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
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' KICK OFF: Tranmere Rovers FC gets underway.
- 3' A goal from the England international Jordan Roberts! He fires home on 3 to make it 1-0!
- 8' It’s high time Nigel Adkins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 12' Fresh legs for Tranmere Rovers FC! Chris Merrie comes on to replace Paul Lewis.
- 17' Stevenage FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tranmere Rovers FC's shape.
- 22' Tranmere Rovers FC have won 58 goals from 48 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' Tranmere Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' Goal! Luke Norris scores his 7 goal in 7 matches.
- 33' Tranmere Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 37' Stevenage FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 38' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 43' Robert Apter has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 48' 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.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' GOAL! Robert Apter scores on 55. Assisted by Jordan Turnbull
- 58' Against the run of play, Jamie Reid has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Ben Thompson.
- 67' Poor challenge from Brad Walker. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' Another substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC to replace Luke Norris by Kristian Dennis on 76 minute.
- 77' Another substitution for Stevenage FC to replace Kane Smith by Harvey White on 77 minute.
- 81' GOAL! Kane Hemmings scores on 81. Assisted by Carl Piergianni
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kane Hemmings on 88.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Murphy argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Robert Apter as he departs to be replaced by Kieron Morris.
- The final score is 4-3.
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 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Kieron Morris | 1 |
| Luke Norris | 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.

