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Tranmere Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Tranmere Rovers FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Wed 29 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC Prenton Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' George Dobson
Y 48' Joel Lynch
Emmanuel Monthe 74' Y
Kane Wilson 77' Y
Emmanuel Monthe 84' R
Y 88' Chris Maguire
Conner Jennings 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tranmere Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Prenton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Hobday
  • Referee David Benton
  • Referee Matthew Jones
  • Referee Anthony Coggins

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
Tranmere Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2019-10-22 Sunderland AFC 5–0 Tranmere Rovers FC

Recent Form

Tranmere Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Sunderland AFC H 0–1 L
23 Jan Watford FC H 2–1 W
18 Jan Ipswich Town FC H 1–2 L
11 Jan Southend United FC A 0–0 D
01 Jan Coventry City FC H 1–4 L
29 Dec Blackpool FC H 1–1 D
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Tranmere Rovers FC A 1–0 W
24 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–0 D
18 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–0 W
11 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC H 4–0 W
04 Jan Lincoln City FC H 3–1 W
01 Jan Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Tranmere Rovers FC get us underway at Prenton Park.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conner Jennings made 48 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' The referee calls foul for George Dobson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' Tranmere Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
  • 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 44' Tranmere Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 48' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Joel Lynch gets a Yellow card.
  • 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' What a moment for Charlie Wyke! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Tranmere Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 67' The Tranmere Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Ridehalgh departs to be replaced by Paul Mullin.
  • 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Micky Mellon will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 74' Controversy at the stadium! Emmanuel Monthe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 77' Kane Wilson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
  • 78' Tranmere Rovers FC ring the changes. Morgan Ferrier has done his job and it is now time for Stefan Payne to step up.
  • 81' The crowd applauds David Perkins as he leaves the pitch. Harvey Gilmour steps in for Tranmere Rovers FC.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Emmanuel Monthe.
  • 88' A moment of madness from Chris Maguire on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conner Jennings on 90.
  • 90' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Scowen is hanging Chris Maguire on the field on 90 minute.
  • Sunderland AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lynden Gooch 1
Duncan Watmore 1
Chris Maguire 1
Luke O'Nien 1
Will Grigg 1
Charlie Wyke 1

Head to Head

2020-01-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2019-10-22 Sunderland AFC 5–0 Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers FC Form

2020-01-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC L 2020-01-23 Tranmere Rovers FC 2–1 Watford FC W 2020-01-18 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–2 Ipswich Town FC L 2020-01-11 Southend United FC 0–0 Tranmere Rovers FC D 2020-01-01 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC L 2019-12-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–1 Blackpool FC D

Sunderland AFC Form

2020-01-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W 2020-01-24 Sunderland AFC 0–0 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2020-01-18 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W 2020-01-11 Sunderland AFC 4–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2020-01-04 Sunderland AFC 3–1 Lincoln City FC W 2020-01-01 Fleetwood Town FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Tranmere Rovers FC22% Draw28% Sunderland AFC50%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
78%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Sunderland AFC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Tranmere Rovers FC15% Draw49% Sunderland AFC36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
10.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 4
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC

Handicap Tranmere Rovers FC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 25% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 16% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

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