Tranmere v Doncaster result
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Tranmere 1–2 Doncaster — Doncaster won this League Two match.
The result
Doncaster won 2–1 at Prenton Park in League Two on Friday 20 October.
The goals
Doncaster led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Doncaster: Harrison Biggins (27’, assisted by Z. Westbrooke) and Modou Faal (57’); Tranmere: C. Jennings (70’, assisted by Robert Apter).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Tranmere 0.00, Doncaster 0.00, from 12 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
B. Speedie showed five yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Tranmere: Jordan Turnbull (11’), C. Jennings (19’) and J. Yarney (48’); Doncaster: Owen Bailey (38’) and L. Jones (90+1’).
What it changes
Tranmere are winless in their last three matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere) 8.4, C. Jennings (Tranmere) 6.9 and T. Nixon (Doncaster) 6.8 led the match.
Next up
Tranmere next travel to Northampton on 20 October 2026.
Doncaster next host Stockport County on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Tranmere: Northampton v Tranmere, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Doncaster: Doncaster v Stockport County, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Tranmere 1–2 Doncaster · League Two
- Venue: Prenton Park · Birkenhead, Merseyside
- Referee: B. Speedie
- Head-to-head (last 3): Tranmere 1 · draws 0 · Doncaster 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 2W 1D 2L · Doncaster 3W 0D 2L
Tranmere 1–2 Doncaster (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 →
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Match statistics & details
| Tranmere | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Possession | 44% |
| 12 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Fouls | 6 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 473 | Passes | 387 |
| 68% | Pass accuracy | 64% |
Tranmere player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Murphy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. O'Connor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Turnbull | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Y | 7.3 |
| J. Yarney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| C. Wood | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Jennings | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7.9 |
| R. Hendry | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Saunders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Morris | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Dennis | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Hawkes | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Jolley sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Apter sub | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| P. Lewis sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
Doncaster player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jones | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| O. Bailey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| T. Anderson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Nixon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.5 |
| L. Molyneux | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Biggins | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Z. Westbrooke | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Ironside | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Faal | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Close | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Broadbent | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Degruchy sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
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 Doncaster — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-02-07 Doncaster 2–0 Tranmere
- 2022-12-26 Tranmere 3–0 Doncaster
- 2020-02-04 Tranmere 0–3 Doncaster
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Doncaster?
- In their last 3 meetings, Tranmere won 1, Doncaster won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Doncaster?
- Recent form — Tranmere 2W 1D 2L; Doncaster 3W 0D 2L.
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