Thursday , 2 July 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

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
0% Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Tranmere Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 3' Jordan Roberts puts Stevenage FC on the lead.
  • 8' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paul Lewis, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 12' The whistle greets Paul Lewis as he departs to be replaced by Chris Merrie.
  • 17' It looks surprising Stevenage FC does not make any changes. Kieron Morris has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 22' The travelling Tranmere Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robert Apter made 384 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' What an equalizer from Luke Norris!
  • 33' Tranmere Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' Dan Butler is having his name booked by the referee on 37.
  • 38' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 48' 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.
  • 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tranmere Rovers FC that had 48 games and scored 58 goals.
  • 55' Sensational shot from Robert Apter. Tranmere Rovers FC is back in the lead.
  • 58' Goal! Jamie Reid scores his 35 goal in 11 matches.
  • 62' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Ben Thompson.
  • 67' Brad Walker was booked on 67.
  • 72' 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.
  • 76' Kristian Dennis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Norris on 76 minute.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Stevenage FC team. Kane Smith is replaced by Harvey White on 77 minute.
  • 81' What a strike from Kane Hemmings! The score is 3-2.
  • 86' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kane Hemmings on 88.
  • 90' Joe Murphy is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Another substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC to replace Robert Apter by Kieron Morris on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Stevenage FC.

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
Jordan Roberts 1
Kieron Morris 1
Luke Norris 1
Robert Apter 1
Kane Hemmings 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.