This season has been a rollercoaster for these sides so far, loss and gain resulting in mid-table spots so far. Get ready for Tranmere Rovers - Salford City!
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest scored goals (2) in League Two
- Salford City have the fewest scored goals in the second half (1) in League Two
There have been limited time to rest for the hosting team, as they were involved in a EFL Trophy fixture only four days back. This match was also played here at Prenton Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Salford City have had more rest.
Tranmere Rovers form and stats
Tranmere Rovers have secured 6 points from their first three home games in the League Two. A decent catch, still with room for improvement.
Tranmere's previous game was a EFL Trophy match also played at home, ending 4-1 versus Leeds United U21. The home side are looking to build on that result.
A League Two defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Rochdale.Tranmere have scored 2 league goals here from 3 matches, not a lot. As for guarding their own goal, Tranmere have only let in 1 goal at home.
Salford City form and stats
No League Two points yet away for Salford City, from their first 2 matches. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Salford have lost on their last two travels.
Impressive finishing from Matthew Lund secured the home win 1-0 against Bradford City in their previous game. Defender Corrie Ndaba was the best team player with a rating of 8.03. Ndaba won 11 of 19 duels.
It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Carlisle United wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.2 goals so far away for Salford City, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 4. All from 2 league matches away.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Tranmere zero wins, two draws and Salford City one victory. As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  I. Henderson 2 goals |  T. Davies 1 goals |  C. McManaman 1 goals |
Tranmere Rovers missing players
Salford City missing players
| Tranmere Rovers | Salford City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 71% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 57% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 43% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 43% |
| 57% | 67% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 43% |
| 71% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 5.3 | 6.3 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| 7.4 | 8.3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| 2.4 | 2.3 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1 | 1.7 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.3 | 10.3 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 11 | 12.3 |
| 2.4 | 3.7 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 12% | 18% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 20% | 20% |
- All of Salford City's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Salford City have lost all their away matches so far.
- Salford City have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Salford City have scored more than double the goals of Tranmere Rovers.
- Salford City have the fewest scored goals in the second half (1) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest conceded goals (3) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest matches over the total-line (0) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the fewest scored goals (2) in League Two
- Tranmere Rovers have the most matches under the total-line (7) in League Two
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Forest Green Rovers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | Harrogate Town | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | Northampton Town | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Hartlepool United | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Rochdale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Bradford City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | Swindon Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Exeter City | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 10 | Colchester United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Port Vale | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 12 | Carlisle United | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | Barrow | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 14 | Salford City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | Sutton United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 16 | Tranmere Rovers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 17 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 18 | Walsall | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 19 | Newport County | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 20 | Crawley Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 21 | Mansfield Town | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 7 |
| 23 | Scunthorpe United | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Oldham Athletic | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -10 | 3 |