Tranmere vs Carlisle: result 1-0 and analysis
League TwoRegular Season - 25Kick-off on January 4, 2025 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside
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What was the result of Tranmere vs Carlisle?
Tranmere won 1-0 on January 4, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 23′C. NormanTranmere
Official lineup for Tranmere vs Carlisle
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Tranmere
3-4-3- 30O. Patrick
- 19H. Saunders
- 18C. Jennings
- 3Z. Bradshaw
- 7K. Morris
- 17S. Finley
- 2C. Norman
- 6J. Turnbull
- 5T. Davies
- 22L. O'Connor
- 1L. McGee
Carlisle
3-4-2-1- 29L. Armstrong
- 40K. Harris
- 44E. Embleton
- 3C. Harper
- 43C. Whelan
- 12H. Biggins
- 24D. Sadi
- 22J. Mellish
- 5S. Lavelle
- 6A. Hayden
- 13G. Breeze
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Tranmere have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; Carlisle have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Morecambe(away) | 0-2 | League Two |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Barrow(home) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Doncaster(away) | 1-3 | League Two |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Harrogate Town(home) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Rotherham(away) | 2-3 | EFL Trophy |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Crewe(away) | 2-3 | League Two |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Accrington ST(home) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Morecambe(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Port Vale(away) | 0-0 | League Two |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Chesterfield(home) | 0-2 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Tranmere wins, 1 draw, 3 Carlisle wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | Carlisle 1-2 Tranmere | League Two |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Carlisle 2-0 Tranmere | League Two |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Carlisle 2-1 Tranmere | FA Cup |
| Oct 29, 2022 | Tranmere 0-2 Carlisle | League Two |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Tranmere 2-2 Carlisle | League Two |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Carlisle 0-1 Tranmere | League Two |
How many goals should we expect?
Tranmere score 1.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Carlisle score 0.7 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Carlisle | 0.7 | 1.4 | 3 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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