Tranmere v Accrington ST prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v Accrington ST, League Two on Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Tranmere host Accrington ST in League Two on Saturday 26 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Tranmere are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Accrington ST are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Tranmere have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.13. Tranmere have scored 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
10 of Accrington ST’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Accrington ST’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Accrington ST have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.38 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 1.88. Accrington ST have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Accrington ST have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Tranmere (17th) and Accrington ST (10th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Accrington ST the stronger side, 114 rating points above Tranmere (Accrington ST 1487, Tranmere 1373, after at least 195 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Accrington ST are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Tranmere. The most recent meeting, on 17 February 2026, finished Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST.
Team news
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Senior, J. Slater, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, Z. Okoro, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.0 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) and Thomas Ince (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bobby Faulkner averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 659 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last nine appearances. Thomas Ince averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1018 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Accrington ST XI (3-1-4-2): L. Moulden, J. Anderson, D. Matthews, S. Conneely, D. Tutonda, S. Mols, C. O'Brien, L. Coyle, D. Love, T. Walton, C. Warren — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josh Woods (5.0 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and one assist) and Stefan Mols (4.4 per match over nine appearances, two goals and four assists) have been Accrington ST’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Accrington ST (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josh Woods averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 966 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Stefan Mols averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 548 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Prenton Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Tranmere 1 · draws 2 · Accrington ST 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 0W 3D 2L · Accrington ST 2W 3D 0L
Tranmere v Accrington ST (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Accrington ST for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.25 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.88 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Tranmere
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Veevers n 3 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 0 | — |
| David Kamara n 8 | 33.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | — |
| J. Ironside n 8 | 55.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Baker-Richardson n 8 | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 61.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 61.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Turnbull n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 5.4 |
| T. Conlon n 8 | 61.8 | 3.6 |
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
| B. Faulkner n 8 | 80.6 | 2 |
Accrington ST
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walton n 8 | 78 | 2.7 | 1.4 | — |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 67.5 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Alex Henderson n 8 | 43 | 2.1 | 0.8 | — |
| J. Catesby n 3 | 14 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 88 | 1.9 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Caton n 8 | 65.5 | 4 | 2.1 |
| J. Woods n 8 | 87.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| C. Stockton n 8 | 24.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| Alex Henderson n 8 | 43 | 2.6 | 1 |
| C. Warren n 8 | 43 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Caton n 8 | 65.5 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Stefan Mols n 8 | 65 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| J. Woods n 8 | 87.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. Warren n 8 | 43 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. O'Brien n 8 | 85.5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Catesby n 3 | 14 | 4.3 |
| D. Tutonda n 8 | 84.8 | 2.9 |
| Joseph Anderson n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| Aidan Borland n 8 | 73.8 | 2.1 |
| C. O'Brien n 8 | 85.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Moulden n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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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.)
- 2026-02-17 Tranmere 0–1 Accrington ST
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Accrington ST?
- In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 1, Accrington ST won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Accrington ST?
- Recent form — Tranmere 0W 3D 2L; Accrington ST 2W 3D 0L.
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