Tranmere v Cheltenham prediction
Team pages: Tranmere · Cheltenham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v Cheltenham, League Two on Sat, 31 Oct 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 Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Cheltenham have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Tranmere have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). 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 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Both teams scored in 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Cheltenham have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. Cheltenham have scored 21 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Tranmere (13th) and Cheltenham (fifth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Tranmere the stronger side, 35 rating points above Cheltenham (Tranmere 1429, Cheltenham 1394, after at least 280 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Tranmere are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Cheltenham. The most recent meeting, on 21 April 2026, finished Cheltenham 1–3 Tranmere.
Team news
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, 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 (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) and William Vaulks (3.9 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and three 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 2.0 tackles per 90 over 749 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. William Vaulks averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Cheltenham XI (4-2-3-1): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, R. Cundy, J. Tomlinson, J. Shipley, C. McCann, B. Stevenson, J. Evans, R. Broom, A. Weimann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jake Evans (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) and Charlie McCann (4.1 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and one assist) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Evans averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 910 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Charlie McCann averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 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 3 · draws 0 · Cheltenham 3 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 1W 2D 2L · Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L
Tranmere v Cheltenham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Cheltenham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.13 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.38 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.88 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.38 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 | — |
| J. Ironside n 8 | 56.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| David Kamara n 8 | 32.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | — |
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| L. O'Connor n 8 | 51.8 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| 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 | 0.4 |
| J. Turnbull n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 0.4 | 0 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| B. Faulkner n 8 | 80.6 | 2.4 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Bickerstaff n 8 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | — |
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Favour Onukwuli n 5 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| C. McCann n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| A. Weimann n 8 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 3.3 |
| B. Stevenson n 8 | 84.9 | 2.7 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.8 |
| G. Nurse n 8 | 40.3 | 1.7 |
| J. Tomkinson n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Stanway n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Tranmere v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-21 Cheltenham 1–3 Tranmere
- 2025-11-15 Tranmere 3–2 Cheltenham
- 2025-03-28 Tranmere 2–0 Cheltenham
- 2024-11-22 Cheltenham 1–0 Tranmere
- 2021-04-02 Cheltenham 4–0 Tranmere
- 2020-09-19 Tranmere 0–3 Cheltenham
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Cheltenham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 3, Cheltenham won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Cheltenham?
- Recent form — Tranmere 1W 2D 2L; Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L.
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