We love the setup of this fixture, with Tranmere Rovers placed 2nd and Forest Green Rovers at 1st. Read our preview!
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest conceded goals (15) in League Two
- Forest Green Rovers have the most scored goals (51) in League Two
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Tranmere Rovers form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Prenton Park as Tranmere Rovers have scored 19 goals to get 30 points from 13 games. The overall stats in the League Two are 10-0-3 (wins-draws-losses). Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Tranmere Rovers, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
The Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper Ross Doohan is looking to record 90 more "clean sheet" minutes as his team have now played 241 minutes without conceding a goal in the League Two.
Happy days for Tranmere Rovers in their previous game, a fixture away at Crawley Town (placed 14th) that ended with a 1-0 victory. An away draw last time out for Tranmere Rovers, facing Crawley Town in a game that ended 1-0. The fans are hoping that Tranmere Rovers will strike back in this fixture, putting things right after the 1-0 away loss in the match against Crawley Town (placed 14th). Doohan, who guards the goal, was given a match rating of 7.43 out of 10 in that game. Doohan topped it up with a clean sheet.
Ahead of that match, Tranmere won a home game hosting Rochdale (2-0). In the match before that, Tranmere Rovers hosted Rochdale and drew the game 2-0. Ahead of that match, Tranmere Rovers lost 2-0 at home to Rochdale.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Tranmere Rovers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 20 matches with the results: Won nine, drawn three and lost eight.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the League Two game versus Stevenage in only three days. This game is also played here at Prenton Park.
Tranmere are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 19 goals in 13 games. Defensively Tranmere Rovers have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (6 in 13 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Forest Green Rovers form and stats
Forest Green Rovers's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Forest Green Rovers collect 26 points from their 12 away matches in the League Two. 7 victories and 5 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats). In general it has been a productive period now for Forest Green Rovers as they haven't lost any of their last twelve games.
Forest Green Rovers's last game was the home draw against Carlisle United (3-0). Forest Green Rovers failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Carlisle United (placed 20th) that ended with defeat 3-0. Rovers had fun at their own home (Prenton Park) last time out, beating Carlisle United 3-0. Matt and Stevens scored. Stevens, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.94. Stevens scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Prior to that result Forest Green Rovers won their away game at Northampton Town. The scoreline was 1-1. A 1-1 draw at Northampton Town's stadium before that. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Northampton Town wasn't a success with a 1-1 loss.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Forest Green Rovers playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were three Forest Green Rovers wins, three draws and three defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Rovers now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League Two game at Port Vale is waiting in only three days.
Forest Green Rovers have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 28 goals from 12 away matches. As opposed to that, Forest Green Rovers have seen the ball go into their own net 12 times on the road. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
It's not the first time these sides get together this campaign, as the fixture list show this recent game: Forest Green Rovers - Tranmere Rovers 0-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Tranmere Rovers two wins, four draws and Forest Green Rovers four victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Matt 16 goals | M. Stevens 15 goals | N. Cadden 6 goals |
Tranmere Rovers missing players
Forest Green Rovers missing players
| Tranmere Rovers | Forest Green Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 12 | 25 |
| 14 | 10 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 28 | 19 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 28 | 51 |
| 15 | 6 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 12 | 21 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 92% | 88% |
| 46% | 62% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 92% | 84% |
| 19% | 23% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| 12% | 8% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 42% | 28% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 12% |
| 19% | 15% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 44% |
| 58% | 62% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 48% |
| 35% | 23% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 8% | 20% |
| 4.6 | 5 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| 6.3 | 5.7 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11.3 | 11.8 | 11.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| 3.7 | 4.2 | 2.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| 29% | 35% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 50% | 42% |
| 13 | 11.9 | 15.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.5 | 11.8 | 11.2 |
| 3.2 | 3.2 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
- Forest Green Rovers have not yet lost a game away.
- Forest Green Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Forest Green Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Forest Green Rovers have the most scored goals (28) away in League Two
- Forest Green Rovers have the most scored goals (51) in League Two
- Forest Green Rovers have the the best goal difference (+16) away in League Two
- Forest Green Rovers have the the best goal difference (+30) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Tranmere Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest conceded goals (15) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest conceded goals (6) at home in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (8) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest matches over the total-line (2) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the most clean sheets (15) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the most matches under the total-line (15) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Forest Green Rovers | 25 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 30 | 55 |
| 2 | Tranmere Rovers | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 48 |
| 3 | Sutton United | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 41 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 44 |
| 4 | Northampton Town | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 42 |
| 5 | Newport County | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 43 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 41 |
| 6 | Swindon Town | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 41 |
| 7 | Mansfield Town | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 41 |
| 8 | Exeter City | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 40 |
| 9 | Port Vale | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 36 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 36 |
| 10 | Salford City | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 34 |
| 11 | Harrogate Town | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 38 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 33 |
| 12 | Bradford City | 25 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 33 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 32 |
| 14 | Crawley Town | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 17 | -6 | 32 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -4 | 30 |
| 16 | Hartlepool United | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 25 | -12 | 30 |
| 17 | Walsall | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 34 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 29 |
| 18 | Rochdale | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -2 | 28 |
| 19 | Stevenage | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 42 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 24 | -17 | 28 |
| 20 | Carlisle United | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -14 | 27 |
| 21 | Barrow | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | -5 | 26 |
| 22 | Colchester United | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -13 | 25 |
| 23 | Scunthorpe United | 26 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 45 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28 | -26 | 19 |
| 24 | Oldham Athletic | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -20 | 18 |
