Accrington Stanley vs Tranmere Rovers - League Two
Fixture Preview - 19 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Accrington Stanley hosts Tranmere Rovers at Wham Stadium on Tuesday evening, both sides looking to build momentum in League Two. Accrington's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins from their last five matches, indicating some inconsistency. They will aim to leverage home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Tranmere, winning five of the last ten encounters. On the other hand, Tranmere comes into this fixture with a solid run, remaining unbeaten in their last five games. Their defensive resilience has been notable, with three clean sheets during this stretch. Given the head-to-head statistics, where seven of the last ten meetings have seen over 2.5 goals, fans can expect an entertaining clash. Accrington will need to tighten their defence to counter Tranmere's attacking threat, while the visitors will look to exploit any gaps left by the home side. This match could be pivotal for both teams as they seek to establish their positions in the league.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Walsall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 |  Swindon Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Salford City | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Tranmere Rovers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 |  Harrogate Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Fleetwood Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 |  Cambridge United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Barrow | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Barnet | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Notts County | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Colchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 |  Oldham Athletic | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Newport County | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 |  Bristol Rovers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Accrington Stanley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 22 |  Crawley Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 |  Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 |  Cheltenham Town | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | Accrington Stanley | 3–3 | Tranmere Rovers | League Two |
| February 25, 2025 | Tranmere Rovers | 0–1 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |
| August 13, 2024 | Tranmere Rovers | 3–0 | Accrington Stanley | Carabao Cup |
| April 27, 2024 | Accrington Stanley | 4–1 | Tranmere Rovers | League Two |
| September 23, 2023 | Tranmere Rovers | 2–0 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |
| August 9, 2022 | Accrington Stanley | 2–3 | Tranmere Rovers | Carabao Cup |
| November 7, 2020 | Tranmere Rovers | 2–1 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup |
| March 7, 2020 | Accrington Stanley | 1–2 | Tranmere Rovers | League One |
| December 7, 2019 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 | Accrington Stanley | League One |
| January 17, 2015 | Tranmere Rovers | 3–0 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |