Tranmere 3-2 Cheltenham
Updated
Tranmere won: Tranmere 3-2 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 16) on Sat, 15 Nov 2025 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: James Wilson 2' (og), Joe Ironside 11', Charlie Whitaker 86'. Cheltenham goals: Jordan Thomas 34', Josh Martin 78'. Expected goals: 1.41-1.55. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Charlie Whitaker (8.1).
Match report
Tranmere beat Cheltenham 3-2
Tranmere edged Cheltenham 3-2 at Prenton Park on Saturday 15 November in the League Two.
An own goal by James Wilson put Tranmere ahead on 2' (1-0), Joe Ironside made it 2-0 on 11', Jordan Thomas pulled one back for Cheltenham on 34' (2-1), Josh Martin levelled for Cheltenham on 78' (2-2) and Charlie Whitaker restored Tranmere's lead on 86' (3-2).
Charlie Whitaker's 86' strike proved decisive.
Tranmere had 45% of the ball, shots were 13-14 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.41-1.55.
Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 7,481. Referee: Oliver Langford.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.41 | 1.55 |
| Total shots | 13 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 31 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 255 (75%) | 297 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 13 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-1-2): Joe Murphy, Jason Lowe, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Jayden Joseph, Sam Finley, Richard Smallwood, Omari Patrick, Charlie Whitaker, Connor Jennings, Joe Ironside
Cheltenham (4-3-3): Joe Day, Ryan Broom, Sam Sherring, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Luke Young, Ben Stevenson, Isaac Hutchinson, Jordan Thomas, Jake Bickerstaff, Ethon Archer
Key events
- 2' · Goal · James Wilson (Tranmere)
- 11' · Goal · Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 34' · Goal · Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Hakeeb Adelakun for Ben Stevenson (Cheltenham)
- 65' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 65' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 66' · Yellow card · Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 68' · Substitution · Cameron Norman for Jayden Joseph (Tranmere)
- 72' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Ryan Broom (Cheltenham)
- 73' · Yellow card · Richard Smallwood (Tranmere)
- 78' · Goal · Josh Martin (Cheltenham)
- 84' · Substitution · Aaron McGowan for Richard Smallwood (Tranmere)
- 84' · Substitution · Billy Blacker for Jason Lowe (Tranmere)
- 85' · Yellow card · Luke Young (Cheltenham)
- 86' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 88' · Substitution · Tom Taylor for Ethon Archer (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2002: Tranmere 9, draws 2, Cheltenham 9.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Tranmere won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 15 Nov 2025.
When and where is Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Cheltenham?
In 20 league meetings since 2002: Tranmere 9 wins, 2 draws, Cheltenham 9 wins (goals 23-26).