Tranmere 4-0 Shrewsbury
Updated
Tranmere won: Tranmere 4-0 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Taylan Harris 19', Josh Davison 22', Omari Patrick 74', Kristian Dennis 87'. Sent off: William Boyle (58'). Expected goals: 0.96-0.70. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Omari Patrick (8.8).
Match report
Tranmere rout Shrewsbury 4-0
Tranmere ran riot against Shrewsbury 4-0 at Prenton Park on Saturday 9 August in the League Two.
Taylan Harris put Tranmere ahead on 19' (1-0), Josh Davison made it 2-0 on 22', Omari Patrick made it 3-0 on 74' and Kristian Dennis made it 4-0 on 87'.
William Boyle (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 58'.
Tranmere had 58% of the ball, shots were 10-13 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.96-0.70.
Omari Patrick (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,620. Referee: Jamie O'Connor.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.96 | 0.70 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 330 (73%) | 223 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 5 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Luke McGee, Lee O'Connor, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Cameron Norman, Richard Smallwood, Nohan Kenneh, Omari Patrick, Taylan Harris, Charlie Whitaker, Josh Davison
Shrewsbury (3-5-1-1): Toby Savin, Sam Stubbs, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Luca Hoole, Alex Gilliead, Sam Clucas, Harrison Biggins, George Nurse, Anthony Scully, John Marquis
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Taylan Harris (Tranmere)
- 22' · Goal · Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 46' · Substitution · Tom Sang for Harrison Biggins (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Taylor Perry for Alex Gilliead (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · George Lloyd for Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 57' · Yellow card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 58' · Red card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 64' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Taylan Harris (Tranmere)
- 64' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 70' · Substitution · Jordan Turnbull for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 74' · Goal · Omari Patrick (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · Billy Blacker for Nohan Kenneh (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · Jason Lowe for Richard Smallwood (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Callum Stewart for Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 84' · Yellow card · Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 85' · Yellow card · Patrick Brough (Tranmere)
- 87' · Goal · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2012: Tranmere 6, draws 1, Shrewsbury 4.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Tranmere won, 4-0 (League Two) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Tranmere vs Shrewsbury?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Shrewsbury?
In 11 league meetings since 2012: Tranmere 6 wins, 1 draws, Shrewsbury 4 wins (goals 16-11).