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Tranmere Rovers
League Two | Gameweek 6
Sep 2, 2023 at 12.30pm UK
Prenton Park
Wrexham AFC

Tranmere
0 - 1
Wrexham


Merrie (55')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Hayden (56')
O'Connell (83')

Preview: Tranmere Rovers vs. Wrexham - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Tranmere Rovers and Wrexham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Wrexham will look to end a three-game winless run when they travel to Prenton Park to face Tranmere Rovers in Saturday's League Two contest.

The hosts, meanwhile, will also be hoping to return to winning ways after losing their last three matches across all competitions.


Match preview

Wrexham defender Aaron Hayden celebrates scoring against Manchester United on July 25, 2023© Reuters

Tranmere have experienced a difficult start to the campaign, picking up just three points from their opening five league matches.

They lost their opening two league games either side of a penalty-shootout win over Barnsley in the EFL Cup, before finally getting on the board with a comfortable 3-0 win over Harrogate Town.

However, since that result, Tranmere have suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions, conceding eight goals in that period.

Their most recent loss took place on Tuesday when they were beaten 2-0 by Leicester City in the second round of the EFL Cup following goals from Wilfried Ndidi and Jamie Vardy.

They will now turn their attention back to league matters, as they prepare to face Wrexham for the first time since playing out a 2-2 draw in the National League in January 2018.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson looks on on July 26, 2023© Reuters

Wrexham, meanwhile, have found wins hard to come by since returning to the EFL, with their opening five league games producing one victory.

While Phil Parkinson will be frustrated by the lack of victories, he will be pleased with the fact that his side have not lost a league game since suffering a 5-3 defeat to MK Dons on the opening weekend of the season, having collected six points from their last four matches in the fourth tier.

Like their hosts, Wrexham were also in EFL Cup action on Tuesday, playing out a 1-1 draw with fellow League Two side Bradford City, ensuring that the tie was decided by a penalty shootout.

In contrast to the previous round, where they prevailed on penalties against Wigan Athletic, the Red Dragons were beaten 4-3 in the shootout, resulting in a second-round exit.

Wrexham will now head on their travels for Saturday's encounter, where they will be looking to claim their first away victory of the season.

Tranmere Rovers League Two form:


Tranmere Rovers form (all competitions):


Wrexham League Two form:


Wrexham form (all competitions):



Team News

Wrexham forward Paul Mullin (10) is helped off the field after an injury on July 26, 2023© Reuters

Tranmere boss Ian Dawes has revealed that Hull City loanee Jake Leake will be absent for the next two weeks with a hamstring injury.

Lee O'Connor is sidelined with an ankle problem, while Luke Norris is also set to miss Saturday's contest through injury.

After making his debut in Tuesday's cup defeat, Dan Pike is expected to retain his place in the Tranmere backline.

As for the visitors, defender Jordan Tunnicliffe and midfielder Jordan Davies are still recovering from their respective injury issues.

Paul Mullin is sidelined after suffering a collapsed lung and four cracked ribs during a pre-season game against Manchester United.

Jake Bickerstaff will look to add to his two-goal tally for the season when he lines up in the forward line alongside Ollie Palmer.


Tranmere Rovers possible starting lineup:
Murphy; Yarney, Davies, Turnbull, Pike; Morris, Merrie, Hendry; Taylor, Hawkes, Jennings

Wrexham possible starting lineup:
Howard; Forde, O'Connell, Tozer, Boyle, Mendy; Jones, Young, Lee; Bickerstaff, Palmer


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We say: Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Wrexham

Although Wrexham have struggled defensively in the early stages of the season, they have had no trouble in finding the net, and we think that their firepower will prove too strong for a Tranmere side that have conceded eight goals in their last three competitive matches.



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