Tranmere v York prediction

League Two · Sat, 12 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · Prenton Park

Updated 6 Nov 2026, 13:34 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v York, League Two on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Tranmere host York in League Two on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 12:30 UK).

The key numbers

Tranmere have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. York have scored in seven 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 10 of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Tranmere have three wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.13. Tranmere have scored 19 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 17 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Seven of York’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of York’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, York have no wins, three draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.43 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. York have scored 24 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). York have conceded 21 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Tranmere (11th) and York (seventh) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Tranmere the stronger side, 21 rating points above York (Tranmere 1466, York 1445, after at least 14 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): L. McGee, J. Slater, J. Senior, B. Faulkner, G. Nevett, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, D. Jones, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.5 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and one assist) and William Vaulks (4.1 per match over 14 appearances, two goals 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 1.9 tackles per 90 over 929 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. William Vaulks averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1260 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted York XI (3-4-2-1): A. McNally, Z. Johnson, M. Kitching, R. Fallowfield, H. Boyes, A. Hunt, A. Read, O. Banks, J. Grey, J. Hunt, O. Pearce — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Harry Boyes (4.7 per match over 14 appearances, two goals and six assists) and Alexander Newby (3.6 per match over 14 appearances, six goals and one assist) have been York’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for York (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Harry Boyes averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 1226 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Alexander Newby averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 835 minutes, with a key pass in four 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: Sat, 12 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · League Two · Prenton Park
Recent form: Tranmere 2W 2D 1L · York 1W 2D 2L

Tranmere v York (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 6 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.25 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.63 / 4.13

Corners

against 6.25 / 5.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.75 / 3

Shots on target

against 4.13 / 4.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2 / 2

Cards

against 1.75 / 2.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Tranmere for / against	Line	York for / against
Goals scored	1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.63 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12.5 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	11.88 for · 16.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	9.88 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Tranmere

Tranmere Goalkeeper

Tranmere — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. McGee	7	90630 min	223.1 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90
H. Male	7	85593 min	152.3 /90	71.1 /90	00 /90

Tranmere — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. McGee n 8	90	3 6/4
H. Male n 7	84.7	2.3 3/3

Tranmere Defensive

Tranmere — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Senior	13	901170 min	241.8 /90	60.5 /90	70.5 /90	554.2 /90	131 /90	40.3 /90
J. Slater	13	831075 min	252.1 /90	110.9 /90	40.3 /90	766.4 /90	80.7 /90	30.3 /90
B. Faulkner	11	83915 min	202 /90	232.3 /90	121.2 /90	989.6 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
N. Smith	11	83910 min	90.9 /90	101 /90	80.8 /90	838.2 /90	131.3 /90	30.3 /90
G. Nevett	5	90450 min	61.2 /90	20.4 /90	20.4 /90	193.8 /90	40.8 /90	00 /90
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Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
W. Vaulks n 8	90	1.1 6/2	0.9 5/1	—
T. Ince n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.8 4/2	—
J. Senior n 8	90	0.9 5/1	0.8 4/1	—
J. Slater n 8	90	0.4 3/0	1.3 6/2	—
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8	82	1.1 6/2	1.4 6/2	—
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Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
W. Vaulks n 8	90	2.8 8/7
T. Ince n 8	90	1.1 6/2
J. Senior n 8	90	1.9 7/4
J. Slater n 8	90	2 6/4
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8	82	1.9 6/3
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Tranmere Attacking

Tranmere — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Ironside	13	75975 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	70.6 /90	40.4 /90	100.9 /90	30.3 /90
David Kamara	5	33165 min	00 /90	00 /90	21.1 /90	00 /90	21.1 /90	31.6 /90
David Kamara	3	2266 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	34.1 /90
W. Vaulks	14	901260 min	20.1 /90	30.2 /90	151.1 /90	40.3 /90	171.2 /90	40.3 /90
T. Ince	14	901259 min	20.1 /90	40.3 /90	302.1 /90	100.7 /90	231.6 /90	120.9 /90
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Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
W. Vaulks n 8	90	1.1 6/2	0.4 3/0
T. Ince n 8	90	2.6 6/5	0.6 4/1
J. Senior n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Slater n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8	82	2.3 8/3	1.5 5/3
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Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
W. Vaulks n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.4 3/0
T. Ince n 8	90	0 0/0	0.4 3/0
J. Senior n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Slater n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 8	82	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
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York

York Goalkeeper

York — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Alfie Shane McNally	15	901350 min	422.8 /90	120.8 /90	10.1 /90

York — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for York before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Alfie Shane McNally n 8	90	3.2 7/6

York Defensive

York — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Kitching	14	881233 min	191.4 /90	90.7 /90	40.3 /90	473.4 /90	60.4 /90	20.1 /90
R. Fallowfield	13	75981 min	161.5 /90	242.2 /90	70.6 /90	373.4 /90	100.9 /90	20.2 /90
Z. Johnson	12	851020 min	70.6 /90	111 /90	80.7 /90	494.3 /90	70.6 /90	00 /90
J. King	9	40359 min	71.8 /90	20.5 /90	20.5 /90	184.5 /90	41 /90	10.3 /90
M. Williams	7	82573 min	71.1 /90	60.9 /90	60.9 /90	264.1 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90
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York — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for York before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Alfie Shane McNally n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 3/1	—
O. Pearce n 8	85.4	0.8 6/0	1.2 5/2	—
A. Hunt n 8	79	1 6/1	1.3 6/3	—
M. Kitching n 8	89.3	0.5 2/2	0.6 3/2	—
H. Boyes n 8	88.8	0.5 3/1	1.4 7/4	—
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York — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for York before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
O. Pearce n 8	85.4	0.5 3/1
A. Hunt n 8	79	2.3 8/2
M. Kitching n 8	89.3	1.4 6/3
H. Boyes n 8	88.8	1.6 7/5
J. Grey n 8	73.5	1.8 4/4
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York Attacking

York — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
O. Pearce	15	861284 min	60.4 /90	40.3 /90	322.2 /90	120.8 /90	110.8 /90	40.3 /90
J. Grey	14	781094 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	161.3 /90	50.4 /90	131.1 /90	151.2 /90
J. Malcolm	9	27247 min	31.1 /90	00 /90	82.9 /90	72.6 /90	31.1 /90	41.5 /90
Afolabi Akinyemi	2	60120 min	00 /90	00 /90	32.3 /90	32.3 /90	10.8 /90	32.3 /90
A. Hunt	15	761139 min	20.2 /90	20.2 /90	120.9 /90	30.2 /90	241.9 /90	50.4 /90
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York — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for York before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Alfie Shane McNally n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
O. Pearce n 8	85.4	2.5 7/6	1.1 5/2
A. Hunt n 8	79	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0
M. Kitching n 8	89.3	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
H. Boyes n 8	88.8	1.5 6/2	0.3 2/0
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York — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for York before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Alfie Shane McNally n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
O. Pearce n 8	85.4	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
A. Hunt n 8	79	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
M. Kitching n 8	89.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
H. Boyes n 8	88.8	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Tranmere v York — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

TranmereDLWDW

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game

YorkDDWLL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Tranmere#11 pos19 pts14 pl+2 GD

York#7 pos20 pts14 pl+3 GD

Goals per game

Tranmere scored1.36

York scored1.71

Tranmere conceded1.21

York conceded1.5

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