Tranmere v Wrexham result
Team pages: Tranmere · Wrexham
Tranmere 0–1 Wrexham — Wrexham won this League Two match.
The result
Wrexham won 1–0 at Prenton Park in League Two on Saturday 2 September. Wrexham have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Wrexham: A. Hayden (56’, assisted by Thomas O'Connor).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Tranmere 0.00, Wrexham 0.00, from 11 shots to 23 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
M. Woods showed two yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Tranmere: C. Merrie (55’); Wrexham: E. O'Connell (83’).
What it changes
Tranmere have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Wrexham are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, A. Hayden (Wrexham) 7.6, T. Davies (Tranmere) 7.4 and D. Pike (Tranmere) 4.1 led the match.
Next up
Tranmere next travel to Crawley Town on 24 October 2026.
Wrexham next travel to Blackburn on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Tranmere: Crawley Town v Tranmere, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Wrexham: Blackburn v Wrexham, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Tranmere 0–1 Wrexham · League Two
- Venue: Prenton Park · Birkenhead, Merseyside
- Referee: M. Woods
- Head-to-head (last 2): Tranmere 0 · draws 1 · Wrexham 1 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 1W 0D 4L · Wrexham 1W 4D 0L
Tranmere 0–1 Wrexham (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 29 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Wrexham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 6.25 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 11 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 17.33 for · 9 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.33 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.5 for · 8 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10 for · 10 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2 against n 4 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.83 for · 2.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: M. Woods — 2.8 yellow cards a game, 0.2 red cards, 21 fouls over 5 matches (1.6 to the home side, 1.2 to the away side).
Tranmere
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Jolley n 8 | 33.4 | 3.4 | 2.4 | — |
| L. Norris n 8 | 60.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | — |
| P. Lewis n 8 | 60.8 | 2 | 1.7 | — |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 74.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | O. Palmer |
| H. Saunders n 8 | 65.3 | 1.6 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Norris n 8 | 60.4 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| K. Dennis n 8 | 48.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| H. Saunders n 8 | 65.3 | 1.7 | 1 |
| J. Hawkes n 8 | 48.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| K. Morris n 8 | 73.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Norris n 8 | 60.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| J. Hawkes n 8 | 48.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Jennings n 8 | 74.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| S. Taylor n 8 | 54 | 0.4 | 0 |
| K. Dennis n 8 | 48.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Leake n 5 | 87.2 | 3.5 |
| K. Morris n 8 | 73.1 | 3.1 |
| R. McAlear n 8 | 25.1 | 3.1 |
| L. O'Connor n 8 | 51.9 | 3 |
| C. Merrie n 8 | 88.6 | 2.4 |
Wrexham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Waters n 8 | 35.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 | — |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 35.6 | 2.8 | 0.3 | — |
| O. Palmer n 8 | 60 | 2.4 | 1.7 | C. Jennings |
| W. Boyle n 8 | 75.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | — |
| J. McClean n 8 | 81 | 1.3 | 0.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 4 | 37.8 | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| J. Bickerstaff n 7 | 58.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| O. Palmer n 8 | 60 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| E. Lee n 8 | 62.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 35.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Lee n 8 | 62.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| J. Mendy n 8 | 73.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| J. Davies n 4 | 37.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. McFadzean n 8 | 74 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Jones n 8 | 83 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. O'Connell n 8 | 76.8 | 3.2 |
| M. Cleworth n 3 | 88.3 | 2.4 |
| J. McClean n 8 | 81 | 2.1 |
| A. Cannon n 8 | 64 | 2.1 |
| L. Young n 8 | 71.9 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Tranmere | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Possession | 47% |
| 11 | Shots | 23 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 11 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 19 |
| 7 | Corners | 17 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 424 | Passes | 351 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 71% |
Tranmere player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. McGee | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| T. Davies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| J. Turnbull | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Merrie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| R. Hendry | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Dennis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Jennings | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Hawkes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Morris | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Yarney | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| D. Pike | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| B. Walker sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Taylor sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. McAlear sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Wrexham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Howard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Tozer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| W. Boyle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| T. O'Connor | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Young | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. McClean | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Dalby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Palmer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Lee | 89 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Barnett | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Hayden | 73 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| E. O'Connell sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| A. Forde sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Evans sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
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 Wrexham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2018-01-27 Wrexham 2–2 Tranmere
- 2017-09-23 Tranmere 0–1 Wrexham
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Wrexham?
- In their last 2 meetings, Tranmere won 0, Wrexham won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Wrexham?
- Recent form — Tranmere 1W 0D 4L; Wrexham 1W 4D 0L.
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