Tranmere 0-1 Accrington
Updated
Accrington won: Tranmere 0-1 Accrington in the League Two (Round 33) on Tue, 17 Feb 2026 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Accrington goals: Paddy Madden 48'. Sent off: Luke Butterfield (63'), Josh Woods (90'). Expected goals: 1.17-2.05. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Isaac Heath (8.5).
Match report
Accrington beat Tranmere 1-0
Accrington squeezed past Tranmere 1-0 away from home at Prenton Park on Tuesday 17 February in the League Two.
Paddy Madden put Accrington ahead on 48' (0-1).
Luke Butterfield (Accrington) was sent off on 63' and Josh Woods (Accrington) was sent off on 90+5'.
Tranmere had 66% of the ball, shots were 18-13 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.17-2.05.
Isaac Heath (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,585. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.17 | 2.05 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 341 (74%) | 142 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 3 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 10 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Marko Marosi, Stephan Negru, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, James Plant, Sam Finley, Lewis Warrington, Omari Patrick, Charlie Whitaker, Zech Obiero, Joe Ironside
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Donald Love, Farrend Rawson, Freddie Sass, Connor O'Brien, Alex Henderson, Luke Butterfield, Isaac Heath, Shaun Whalley, Paddy Madden, Josh Woods
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
- 48' · Goal · Paddy Madden (Accrington)
- 51' · Yellow card · Lewis Warrington (Tranmere)
- 63' · Red card · Luke Butterfield (Accrington)
- 69' · Substitution · Seamus Conneely for Alex Henderson (Accrington)
- 72' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 72' · Substitution · Cameron Norman for Lewis Warrington (Tranmere)
- 72' · Substitution · Jason Lowe for Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 80' · Yellow card · Paddy Madden (Accrington)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Isaac Heath (Accrington)
- 90'+5 · Red card · Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Max Dickov for Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2014: Tranmere 3, draws 3, Accrington 4.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Accrington?
Accrington won, 0-1 (League Two) on Tue, 17 Feb 2026.
When and where is Tranmere vs Accrington?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Accrington?
In 10 league meetings since 2014: Tranmere 3 wins, 3 draws, Accrington 4 wins (goals 15-15).