Salford City v Tranmere result

Full-time · Salford City 1–5 Tranmere

League Two · · The Peninsula Stadium

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Salford City 1–5 Tranmere — Tranmere won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Tranmere won 5–1 at The Peninsula Stadium in League Two on Tuesday 26 December. Salford City are winless in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

The goals

Tranmere led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Tranmere: Harvey Saunders (12’, assisted by K. Morris), K. Morris (35’), C. Jennings (50’, assisted by Robert Apter), Regan Hendry (64’, assisted by L. O'Connor) and Joshua Hawkes (90’, assisted by Reece McAlear); Salford City: M. Lund (55’, assisted by Kelly N’Mai). C. McAleny (72’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Salford City 0.00, Tranmere 0.00, from 10 shots to 19 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

B. Toner showed six yellow cards and one red — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Salford City: E. Watt (45+2’), C. McAleny (45+3’), C. McAleny (72’), M. Smith (87’) and Luke Garbutt (90+4’); Tranmere: Jordan Turnbull (45’).

What it changes

Tranmere’s four-goal margin was the biggest of round 24, across 12 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, K. Morris (Tranmere) 9.7, M. Lund (Salford City) 6.1 and Regan Hendry (Tranmere) 5.9 led the match.

Next up

Salford City next travel to Bristol Rovers on 20 October 2026.

Tranmere next travel to Northampton on 20 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Salford City: Bristol Rovers v Salford City, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Tranmere: Northampton v Tranmere, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Salford City 1–5 Tranmere · League Two
  • Venue: The Peninsula Stadium · Salford, Greater Manchester
  • Referee: B. Toner
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Salford City 1 · draws 2 · Tranmere 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Salford City 0W 2D 3L · Tranmere 3W 1D 1L

Salford City 1–5 Tranmere (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 2
Goals
against 2.13 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3 / 4.29
Corners
against 6.4 / 5.57 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 5 matches
3.4 / 5.43
Shots on target
against 4.4 / 4.57 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 5 matches
1.6 / 2.29
Cards
against 2.4 / 3 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 December 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 December 2023. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSalford City for / againstLineTranmere for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
3 for · 6.4 against n 5
9.5standard
4.29 for · 5.57 against n 7
Shots
10.4 for · 15.2 against n 5
19.5standard
14 for · 13 against n 7
Shots on target
3.4 for · 4.4 against n 5
8.5standard
5.43 for · 4.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.2 for · 11.4 against n 5
21.5standard
10.29 for · 10.14 against n 7
Cards shown
1.6 for · 2.4 against n 5
3.5standard
2.29 for · 3 against n 7

Referee: B. Toner.

Salford City
Salford City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. N’Mai n 855.9
2.26/3
2.45/3
H. Saunders
E. Ingram n 881.4
1.86/4
16/1
—
J. Luamba n 861
1.76/3
1.75/3
—
T. Vassell n 874.8
1.47/2
1.25/2
—
L. Humbles n 652.7
1.43/2
0.31/0
R. Hendry
Salford City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Smith n 878
3.68/6
1.24/3
M. Lund n 849.8
1.85/2
0.51/1
C. McAleny n 865.3
1.76/4
1.45/3
K. N’Mai n 855.9
1.25/1
0.63/0
S. Mallan n 879.5
16/1
0.43/0
Salford City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Smith n 878
0.73/1
00/0
R. Watson n 880.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
L. Garbutt n 863.5
00/0
0.42/0
L. Humbles n 652.7
0.31/0
00/0
E. Ingram n 881.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
Salford City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Ingram n 881.4
2.58/6
L. Shephard n 862
1.86/3
K. N’Mai n 855.9
1.84/4
C. Tilt n 880.5
1.77/3
R. Watson n 880.5
1.56/3
Tranmere
Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Norris n 851.5
2.65/2
1.35/1
—
C. Jennings n 890
27/5
1.98/5
—
H. Saunders n 834.5
23/3
1.64/1
K. N’Mai
C. Jolley n 836.8
1.84/2
0.93/0
—
R. Hendry n 890
1.15/2
1.87/5
L. Humbles
Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Norris n 851.5
3.35/4
1.74/3
R. Apter n 884.1
2.98/7
1.96/5
S. Taylor n 837
2.15/2
0.93/0
C. Jennings n 890
1.67/4
0.64/1
H. Saunders n 834.5
1.63/2
1.33/1
Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Norris n 851.5
0.42/0
0.42/0
H. Saunders n 834.5
00/0
0.72/0
S. Taylor n 837
0.31/0
0.31/0
R. Apter n 884.1
0.53/1
00/0
C. Jennings n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 23 December 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Morris n 868.5
3.96/6
J. Leake n 771.3
3.26/4
R. McAlear n 824.6
3.25/2
D. Pike n 855.1
2.44/4
J. Turnbull n 889
1.96/4

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Salford CityTranmere
51%Possession49%
10Shots19
5Shots on target9
3Shots off target5
2Blocked shots5
6Shots inside the box15
4Corners3
0Offsides1
7Fouls11
5Yellow cards1
1Red cards0
4Saves4
436Passes418
79%Pass accuracy74%

Salford City player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Cairns9000000006.3
C. Tilt9000000306.7
L. Garbutt90000004Y6.7
D. John9000000405.9
M. Lund9010320107.3
E. Watt90000032Y7
K. N’Mai9001002006.5
M. Smith90003120Y7.9
E. Ingram7600001005.9
C. McAleny72002200RY6.2
L. Humbles4500000106.7
J. Luamba sub4500000006.5
K. Berkoe sub1400000106.5

Tranmere player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. McGee9000000006.9
L. O'Connor9001002206.9
T. Davies9000001106.6
R. Hendry9010112107.9
B. Walker9000211507.5
C. Jennings9010212007.3
C. Wood8800000206.6
K. Morris8811213108.5
J. Turnbull76000002Y6.9
H. Saunders6810311007.5
R. Apter6701112006.9
J. Hawkes sub2310330007.2
C. Jolley sub2200001106.7
J. Yarney sub1400000006.5
James Barry Norris sub800000006.7
R. McAlear sub801001107.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Salford City v Tranmere — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Salford CityLLDDL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 0.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
TranmereWDWLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Salford City 1 · 2 draws · Tranmere 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 2023-08-19 Tranmere 3–4 Salford City
  • 2023-02-11 Tranmere 1–0 Salford City
  • 2022-09-17 Salford City 0–1 Tranmere
  • 2022-01-11 Salford City 1–1 Tranmere
  • 2021-09-18 Tranmere 2–0 Salford City
  • 2021-04-17 Tranmere 0–0 Salford City
League standing · 2023/24
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Salford City#20 pos51 pts46 pl-16 GD
Tranmere#16 pos57 pts46 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Salford City scored1.43
Tranmere scored1.46
Salford City conceded1.78
Tranmere conceded1.52

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Tranmere?
In their last 6 meetings, Salford City won 1, Tranmere won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Salford City and Tranmere?
Recent form — Salford City 0W 2D 3L; Tranmere 3W 1D 1L.

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