Thursday , 2 July 2026

Tranmere Rovers FC vs Southport FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2018-19
Tranmere Rovers FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Southport FC
Sun 2 Dec 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Dean Winnard
Stephen McNulty 45' Y
Conner Jennings 45' Y
Y 45' Jordan Richards

Overview

Match Preview

Tranmere Rovers FC vs Southport FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Mark Griffiths
  • Referee Barry Cropp
  • Referee Anthony Backhouse
  • Referee Marvyn Amphlett
  • Referee Michael Barlow

Head-to-Head

1
1
Tranmere Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Southport FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-02 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–1 Southport FC

Recent Form

Tranmere Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Southport FC H 1–1 D
20 Nov Oxford City FC A 2–0 W
10 Nov Oxford City FC H 3–3 D
Southport FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Tranmere Rovers FC A 1–1 D
10 Nov Boreham Wood FC H 2–0 W
20 Oct Ashton United FC H 2–1 W
06 Oct Curzon Ashton FC A 2–1 W
22 Sep Farsley Celtic FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Tranmere Rovers FC and Southport FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 9' The Tranmere Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan Mottley-Henry departs to be replaced by Johnny Smith.
  • 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Norwood made 48 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 18' Goal! Johnny Smith scores his 4 goal in 48 matches.
  • 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Southport FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 33' Tranmere Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 38' 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 Scott Davies suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' The referee shows Southport FC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Tranmere Rovers FC team. Paul Mullin is replaced by Ben Tollitt on 46 minute.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Andrew Parry needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 59' Adam Buxton is replacing Harvey Gilmour for the Tranmere Rovers FC side.
  • 64' It looks surprising Tranmere Rovers FC does not make any changes. Liam Ridehalgh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 69' 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.
  • 70' What a strike from Bradley Bauress! The score is 1-1.
  • 71' The Southport FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Astles departs to be replaced by Devarn Green.
  • 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 81' The travelling Southport FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' Another substitution for Southport FC to replace Liam Edwards by Andrew Parry on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

Southport FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Watson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Southport FC xG
I would bet for: Tranmere Rovers FC or Southport FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Tranmere Rovers FC36% Draw29% Southport FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Southport FC
64%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Southport FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tranmere Rovers FC25% Draw48% Southport FC27%
Actual: Tranmere Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC

Handicap Tranmere Rovers FC covers Push Southport FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 20% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Southport FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.