Tranmere v Lincoln prediction
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Tranmere v Lincoln, League One, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Tranmere host Lincoln in League One on Saturday 14 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
Form and the table
10 of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Tranmere have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 2.38. Tranmere have scored 36 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Tranmere have conceded 60 goals, the third-most of the 23 clubs.
Seven of Lincoln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Lincoln’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Lincoln have no wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.17 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.00. Lincoln have scored 44 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Lincoln have conceded 46 goals, the 10th-most of the 23 clubs.
Tranmere have won their last three matches in all competitions. Tranmere (21st) and Lincoln (16th) are 10 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lincoln the stronger side, 494 rating points above Tranmere (Lincoln 1881, Tranmere 1386, after at least 34 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 14 December 2019, finished Lincoln 1–0 Tranmere.
Team news
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-4-2): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, G. Nevett, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, J. Ironside, D. Jones — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, M. Ellis (4.6 per match over three appearances, two goals) and K. Morris (3.3 per match over 36 appearances, two goals and seven assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Ellis averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 270 minutes. K. Morris averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 3097 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Lincoln XI (4-4-2): G. Wickens, D. Elerewe, S. Bradley, A. Coubiș, R. Towler, D. Jefferies, Y. Konak, C. McGrandles, I. Varfolomeev, F. Draper, M. Ladefoged — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jorge Grant (3.1 per match over 33 appearances, two goals and eight assists) and J. Morrell (2.9 per match over 30 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Lincoln’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Lincoln (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Jorge Grant averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 2617 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. J. Morrell averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 2611 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
The referee
J. Smith takes charge; across the last 18 matches refereed (all competitions) the referee has shown 3.6 yellow cards a game and 0.33 reds.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Prenton Park
- Referee: J. Smith
- Head-to-head (last 3): Tranmere 1 · draws 1 · Lincoln 1 · 0.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 3W 1D 1L · Lincoln 1W 2D 2L
Tranmere v Lincoln (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Lincoln for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 4.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.5 for · 5.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.83 for · 16.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 7.5 for · 14.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.33 for · 5.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3 for · 5.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13 for · 14.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14.17 for · 13.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.8 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: J. Smith.
Tranmere
Tranmere Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Davies | 30 | 882642 min | 862.9 /90 | 571.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Chapman | 6 | 90540 min | 193.2 /90 | 101.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Pilling | 1 | 5858 min | 11.6 /90 | 11.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Davies n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| A. Chapman n 6 | 90 | 3.2 |
Tranmere Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Monthe | 32 | 902874 min | 331 /90 | 260.8 /90 | 260.8 /90 | not recorded in FA Cup | 331 /90 | 70.2 /90 |
| L. Ridehalgh | 30 | 862587 min | 672.3 /90 | 240.8 /90 | 110.4 /90 | not recorded in FA Cup | 240.8 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| J. Caprice | 21 | 881854 min | 261.3 /90 | 90.4 /90 | 100.5 /90 | not recorded in FA Cup | 120.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| S. Nelson | 18 | 861552 min | 110.6 /90 | 261.5 /90 | 160.9 /90 | not recorded in FA Cup | 241.4 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| G. Ray | 15 | 791183 min | 90.7 /90 | 110.8 /90 | 100.8 /90 | not recorded in FA Cup | 141.1 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Morris n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 1.9 | — |
| E. Monthe n 8 | 89.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| S. Davies n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 | — |
| L. Ridehalgh n 8 | 81.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | — |
| D. Perkins n 8 | 60.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Morris n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| E. Monthe n 8 | 89.3 | 1.4 |
| L. Ridehalgh n 8 | 81.5 | 3 |
| D. Perkins n 8 | 60.6 | 2.4 |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 61.4 | 1.1 |
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Tranmere Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Ferrier | 22 | 721585 min | 80.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 301.7 /90 | 120.7 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 160.9 /90 |
| P. Mullin | 17 | 53897 min | 20.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 313.1 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 101 /90 | 90.9 /90 |
| R. Hepburn-Murphy | 15 | 57856 min | 40.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 252.6 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 192 /90 |
| S. Payne | 14 | 70974 min | 40.4 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 242.2 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| J. Vaughan | 8 | 75603 min | 30.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 131.9 /90 | 50.7 /90 | 71 /90 | 50.7 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Morris n 8 | 90 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| E. Monthe n 8 | 89.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| S. Davies n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Ridehalgh n 8 | 81.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| D. Perkins n 8 | 60.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Morris n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| E. Monthe n 8 | 89.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Davies n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| L. Ridehalgh n 8 | 81.5 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Perkins n 8 | 60.6 | 0 | 0 |
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Lincoln
Lincoln Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Vickers | 35 | 903150 min | 952.7 /90 | 461.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| G. Smith | 1 | 9090 min | 44 /90 | 44 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Vickers n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Lincoln Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Eardley | 36 | 883179 min | 371 /90 | 802.3 /90 | 130.4 /90 | not recorded in League One | 240.7 /90 | 50.1 /90 |
| C. Bolger | 29 | 852472 min | 220.8 /90 | 401.5 /90 | 240.9 /90 | not recorded in League One | 250.9 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| H. Toffolo | 27 | 902430 min | 250.9 /90 | 511.9 /90 | 70.3 /90 | not recorded in League One | 250.9 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| J. Shackell | 27 | 872354 min | 140.5 /90 | 341.3 /90 | 301.1 /90 | not recorded in League One | 230.9 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| M. Bostwick | 18 | 771392 min | 110.7 /90 | 322.1 /90 | 90.6 /90 | not recorded in League One | 151 /90 | 40.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Eardley n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.6 | — |
| J. Vickers n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Grant n 8 | 88.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | — |
| J. Morrell n 8 | 86.5 | 1.6 | 2.2 | — |
| C. Bolger n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.6 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Eardley n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 88.4 | 1 |
| J. Morrell n 8 | 86.5 | 2.2 |
| C. Bolger n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| H. Anderson n 8 | 63 | 1.4 |
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Lincoln Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walker | 28 | 812270 min | 120.5 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 632.5 /90 | 271.1 /90 | 180.7 /90 | 110.4 /90 |
| John Akinde | 19 | 41780 min | 40.5 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 222.5 /90 | 80.9 /90 | 151.7 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| T. John-Jules | 7 | 83580 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.9 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 40.6 /90 |
| T. Hopper | 7 | 70488 min | 20.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 61.1 /90 | 30.6 /90 |
| Z. Elbouzedi | 3 | 37110 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Eardley n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| J. Vickers n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 88.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Morrell n 8 | 86.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| C. Bolger n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Eardley n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Vickers n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 88.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Morrell n 8 | 86.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| C. Bolger n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Tranmere v Lincoln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-12-14 Lincoln 1–0 Tranmere
- 2019-04-22 Lincoln 0–0 Tranmere
- 2018-10-02 Tranmere 1–0 Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Lincoln?
- In their last 3 meetings, Tranmere won 1, Lincoln won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 0.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Lincoln?
- Recent form — Tranmere 3W 1D 1L; Lincoln 1W 2D 2L.
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