Tranmere v Accrington ST result
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Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST — Accrington ST won this League Two match.
The result
Accrington ST won 1–0 at Tranmere in League Two on Tuesday 17 February.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Accrington ST: Paddy Madden (48’, assisted by I. Heath). Luke Joseph Butterfield (63’) and Josh Woods (90+5’) were sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Tranmere 0.00, Accrington ST 0.00, from 18 shots to 13 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
E. Duckworth showed four yellow cards and two reds — against 5.1 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Tranmere: Lewis Warrington (51’); Accrington ST: Donald Love (29’), Paddy Madden (80’) and Isaac Heath (90+1’).
What it changes
Tranmere stay 17th after this result (32 league matches played). Tranmere have scored 52 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 75 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.
Accrington ST stay 13th after this result (31 league matches played). Accrington ST have scored 41 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 41 games, ranked per game). Accrington ST have conceded 50 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Isaac Heath (Accrington ST) 7.2, Farrend Rawson (Accrington ST) 5.3 and Patrick Brough (Tranmere) 5.1 led the match.
Head-to-head
Accrington ST are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Tranmere.
Next up
Tranmere next travel to Fleetwood Town on 14 November 2026.
Accrington ST next travel to Port Vale on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Tranmere: Fleetwood Town v Tranmere, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Accrington ST: Port Vale v Accrington ST, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST · League Two
- Referee: E. Duckworth
- Head-to-head (last 6): Tranmere 2 · draws 2 · Accrington ST 2 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 1W 0D 4L · Accrington ST 3W 1D 1L
Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Accrington ST for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.75 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: E. Duckworth — 5.13 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 23 fouls over 8 matches.
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Tranmere
Tranmere Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Smith n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 1.5 | D. Love |
| P. Brough n 8 | 85.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | D. Love |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8 | 80.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Norman n 8 | 61.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Smith n 8 | 90 | 0.5 |
| P. Brough n 8 | 85.9 | 1.3 |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8 | 80.5 | 0.4 |
| C. Norman n 8 | 61.1 | 1.7 |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 53 | 2.1 |
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Tranmere Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Smith n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| P. Brough n 8 | 85.9 | 1 | 0.4 |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8 | 80.5 | 2 | 0.8 |
| C. Norman n 8 | 61.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Smith n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Brough n 8 | 85.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8 | 80.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| C. Norman n 8 | 61.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 53 | 0 | 0.2 |
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Accrington ST
Accrington ST Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 89.5 | 0.9 | 1.8 | — |
| I. Sinclair n 8 | 88.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| Isaac Heath n 8 | 89.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | — |
| D. Love n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.6 | P. Brough |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 89.5 | 1.4 |
| I. Sinclair n 8 | 88.6 | 2.8 |
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| Isaac Heath n 8 | 89.8 | 1.1 |
| D. Love n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Accrington ST Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 89.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| I. Sinclair n 8 | 88.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Heath n 8 | 89.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| D. Love n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 89.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| I. Sinclair n 8 | 88.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Heath n 8 | 89.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| D. Love n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Tranmere | Accrington ST | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% | Possession | 34% |
| 18 | Shots | 13 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 7 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 2 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 452 | Passes | 239 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 61% |
Tranmere Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Maroši | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| P. Brough | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Plant | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Finley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| O. Patrick | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Z. Obiero | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Ironside | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Negru | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| N. Smith | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Warrington | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| J. Lowe sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Dennis sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Norman sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Max Dickov sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Accrington ST Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. Love | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.6 |
| F. Rawson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| F. Sass | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. O'Brien | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Isaac Heath | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.9 |
| S. Whalley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Madden | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Woods | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | R | 6.6 |
| Alex Henderson | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Luke Joseph Butterfield | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R | 6.3 |
| S. Conneely sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
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 Tranmere v Accrington ST — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-10-28 Accrington ST 1–1 Tranmere
- 2025-04-12 Accrington ST 3–3 Tranmere
- 2025-02-25 Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST
- 2024-08-13 Tranmere 3–0 Accrington ST
- 2024-04-27 Accrington ST 4–1 Tranmere
- 2023-09-23 Tranmere 2–0 Accrington ST
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Accrington ST?
- In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 2, Accrington ST won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Accrington ST?
- Recent form — Tranmere 1W 0D 4L; Accrington ST 3W 1D 1L.
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