Tranmere Rovers FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Tranmere Rovers FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Prenton Park.
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Prenton Park!
- 5' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Ben Heneghan adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 15' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 391 games and scored 480 goals.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Tranmere Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' James Husband was booked on 26.
- 31' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' 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.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Edwards.
- 43' A stunning finish from Morgan Ferrier — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' A quiet spell here at Prenton Park. Tranmere Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Oliver Turton gets a Yellow card.
- 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' Armand Gnanduillet makes way for Sullay Kaikai at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 77' Tranmere Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Micky Mellon will be considering his options from the bench.
- 85' Poor challenge from Jay Spearing. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Ryan Edwards has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 23
- 35
- 7
- 10
- 31
- 17
- 4
- 14
- 11
- 6
Bench
- 18
- 45
- 8
- 5
- 19
- 9
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
11
Liam Feeney ↓ Nathan Delfouneso 72'
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 25
- 24
- 26
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 72'
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 72'
- 16
- 15
- 28
- 9
- 29
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Ferrier | 2 |
| Ben Heneghan | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| James Vaughan | 1 |
Head to Head
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2019-12-29
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2019-12-26
Burton Albion FC
4–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-12-21
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2019-12-14
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-12-07
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-11-23
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Blackpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC
| Handicap | Tranmere Rovers FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.