Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley: match statistics
Tranmere Rovers presents poor home form with only 25% wins at their own stadium and a goal difference of -6, having earned only 3 points in the last five matches. Accrington Stanley, on the other hand, is in excellent disposition, winning three of their last five meetings and conceding only 3 goals in this period. However, the visitors have trouble with away games – 47% losses and only 27% wins on foreign soil, which makes them not the clear favorite. Considering the hosts' poor form in recent weeks and Accrington's low efficiency away (47% of matches without scoring), the most probable scenario is a balanced encounter ending in a draw. The xG statistics of both teams are close, which further confirms the forecast of a draw result.
Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tranmere Rovers played against Accrington Stanley in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Accrington Stanley has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.65. Accrington Stanley scores 1.17 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Tranmere Rovers's games and 43% of Accrington Stanley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 33%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Accrington Stanley has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.41 per game. Tranmere Rovers takes 12.8 shots per game, while Accrington Stanley takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tranmere Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Accrington Stanley, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Tranmere Rovers presents poor home form with only 25% wins at their own stadium and a goal difference of -6, having earned only 3 points in the last five matches. Accrington Stanley, on the other hand, is in excellent disposition, winning three of their last five meetings and conceding only 3 goals in this period. However, the visitors have trouble with away games – 47% losses and only 27% wins on foreign soil, which makes them not the clear favorite. Considering the hosts' poor form in recent weeks and Accrington's low efficiency away (47% of matches without scoring), the most probable scenario is a balanced encounter ending in a draw. The xG statistics of both teams are close, which further confirms the forecast of a draw result.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Tranmere Rovers | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Accrington Stanley is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 2 pts / game - Accrington Stanley
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tranmere Rovers is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.17 goals / game - Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.65 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.03 goals / game - Accrington Stanley
Tranmere Rovers scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 meczów).
Accrington Stanley scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Accrington Stanley is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.6 pts / game - Accrington Stanley
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 40%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Tranmere Rovers
Accrington Stanley
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Tranmere Rovers | Liga | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Tranmere Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Accrington Stanley. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley?
The EFL League Two match finished Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Accrington Stanley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley?
Tranmere Rovers score 1.45 goals per game on average and Accrington Stanley 1.17. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Tranmere Rovers's matches and 43% of Accrington Stanley's.
What form are Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley in?
Over the last 5 games Tranmere Rovers have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Accrington Stanley 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley?
The statistical background for Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.