Tranmere 2-2 Rochdale
Updated
It finished level: Tranmere 2-2 Rochdale in the EFL Cup (Round final) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Charlie Whitaker 4', Jordan Davies 60'. Rochdale goals: Ryan East 11', Zain Silcott-Duberry 85'. Expected goals: 1.92-0.94. Possession: 28-72. Player of the match: Charlie Whitaker (8.3).
Match report
Tranmere 2-2 Rochdale: match report
It finished 2-2 between Tranmere and Rochdale in EFL Cup on Saturday 1 August.
Charlie Whitaker put Tranmere ahead on 4' (1-0), Ryan East levelled for Rochdale on 11' (1-1), Jordan Davies restored Tranmere's lead on 60' (2-1) and Zain Silcott-Duberry levelled for Rochdale on 85' (2-2).
Tranmere had 28% of the ball, shots were 15-8 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.92-0.94. Tranmere will feel they deserved more.
Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,136. Referee: Oliver Mackey.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 28 | 72 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.92 | 0.94 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 15 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 176 (73%) | 550 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Tranmere (4-2-3-1): Harrison Male, Joel Senior, Nathan Smith, Jordan Turnbull, Jacob Slater, Sam Finley, Lee O'Connor, Jordan Davies, Tom Conlon, Charlie Whitaker, Joe Ironside
Rochdale (4-2-3-1): Nils Ramming, Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Sam Sherring, Bryant Bilongo, Edward Francis, Ryan East, Cian Hayes, Harvey Gilmour, Luke Hannant, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 11' · Goal · Ryan East (Rochdale)
- 42' · Yellow card · Joel Senior (Tranmere)
- 53' · Yellow card · Jordan Davies (Tranmere)
- 60' · Goal · Jordan Davies (Tranmere)
- 85' · Goal · Zain Silcott-Duberry (Rochdale)
- 87' · Yellow card · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2011: Tranmere 2, draws 5, Rochdale 3.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Rochdale?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026.
When and where is Tranmere vs Rochdale?
Sat, 1 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Rochdale?
In 10 league meetings since 2011: Tranmere 2 wins, 5 draws, Rochdale 3 wins (goals 13-12).