Tranmere 2-0 Cheltenham
Updated
Tranmere won: Tranmere 2-0 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 39) on Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Kristian Dennis 25', Cameron Norman 90'+3. Expected goals: 0.92-0.67. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Cameron Norman (8.3).
Match report
Tranmere beat Cheltenham 2-0
Tranmere saw off Cheltenham 2-0 at Prenton Park on Friday 28 March in the League Two.
Kristian Dennis put Tranmere ahead on 25' (1-0) and Cameron Norman made it 2-0 on 90+3'.
Tranmere had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-7 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.92-0.67.
Cameron Norman (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 6,650. Referee: Ross Joyce.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.92 | 0.67 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 11 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 239 (68%) | 159 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Luke McGee, Lee O'Connor, Jordan Turnbull, Connor Wood, Cameron Norman, Sam Finley, Chris Merrie, Omari Patrick, Josh Hawkes, Regan Hendry, Kristian Dennis
Cheltenham (4-2-3-1): Joe Day, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Sam Stubbs, Tom Bradbury, Valintino Adedokun, Liam Kinsella, Timothee Dieng, Jordan Thomas, Ethon Archer, Ethan Williams, Ashley Hay
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 25' · Goal · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 30' · Yellow card · Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere)
- 36' · Yellow card · Ethan Williams (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Tommy Backwell for Ethan Williams (Cheltenham)
- 67' · Yellow card · Timothee Dieng (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · George Miller for Ashley Hay (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Tom King for Liam Kinsella (Cheltenham)
- 74' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Josh Hawkes (Tranmere)
- 82' · Substitution · Matt Taylor for Valintino Adedokun (Cheltenham)
- 86' · Substitution · Kieron Morris for Regan Hendry (Tranmere)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Zak Bradshaw for Omari Patrick (Tranmere)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Harvey Saunders for Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2002: Tranmere 10, draws 2, Cheltenham 9.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Tranmere won, 2-0 (League Two) on Fri, 28 Mar 2025.
When and where is Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Cheltenham?
In 21 league meetings since 2002: Tranmere 10 wins, 2 draws, Cheltenham 9 wins (goals 26-27).