England - EFL League TwoData current as of September 11, 2026

Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic: match statistics

125%(3.60)
X30%(3.50)
245%(2.03)

Oldham Athletic presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws, conceding just 1 goal. Tranmere Rovers is in fatal disposition with only 0.6 points per game and a streak of 4 losses in the last 5 fixtures. The guests have a much better defense in away matches, keeping a clean sheet in 50% of games and conceding an average of only 0.94 goals, while the hosts concede an average of 1.53 goals at home. Oldham Athletic occupies a higher position in the table (14th place vs 19th place) and possesses a positive goal difference away (+1), contrasting with the hosts' negative balance (-7). The xG statistics also speak in favor of the guests (1.52 vs 1.5 for the hosts with better defense), making them the favorite in this clash despite playing on foreign turf.

Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Tranmere Rovers played against Oldham Athletic in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Recent form

Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Oldham Athletic has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Tranmere Rovers scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.77. Oldham Athletic scores 1.09 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 63% of Tranmere Rovers's games and 39% of Oldham Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 39%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Oldham Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.36 per game. Tranmere Rovers takes 12.4 shots per game, while Oldham Athletic takes 13.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Oldham Athletic leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.67 after halftime.

When the teams score

Tranmere Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Oldham Athletic, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 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

Oldham Athletic presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws, conceding just 1 goal. Tranmere Rovers is in fatal disposition with only 0.6 points per game and a streak of 4 losses in the last 5 fixtures. The guests have a much better defense in away matches, keeping a clean sheet in 50% of games and conceding an average of only 0.94 goals, while the hosts concede an average of 1.53 goals at home. Oldham Athletic occupies a higher position in the table (14th place vs 19th place) and possesses a positive goal difference away (+1), contrasting with the hosts' negative balance (-7). The xG statistics also speak in favor of the guests (1.52 vs 1.5 for the hosts with better defense), making them the favorite in this clash despite playing on foreign turf.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 2
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

55Possession (%)45
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
13Shots9
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1Shots on target5
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.44xG1.18
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
2Corners3
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
75Dangerous attacks34
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
13Fouls13
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
2Cards1
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.34Goals scored / game1.09
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.77Goals allowed / game0.91
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
50%Average possession48%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
3.77Shots on target / game4.82
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.4Shots per game13.55
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
3.77Shots on target4.82
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
10.8%Shot conversion8.1%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
50%Possession48%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.36xG for1.56
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.57xG against1.38
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

Shooting quality

Tranmere Rovers: BalancedOldham Athletic: Balanced
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
Accuracy (shots on target)30%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.360.23

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Oldham Athletic is 267% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 2.2 pts / game - Oldham Athletic

Tranmere Rovers
WLLLL
Season result split
26% W23% D51% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-8-18
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -15
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-5-8
Last 5 at home
1-0-4
LLLWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 0.98Opponent xG: 1.81BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Oldham Athletic
DWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
33% W39% D27% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-13-9
1.39 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-6-5
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.2xG: 1.56Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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 23% better for: goals scored per game.

1.34 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.09 goals / game - Oldham Athletic

Oldham Athletic is 95% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.77 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 0.91 goals / game - Oldham Athletic

Tranmere Rovers scoring profile: strong

Tranmere Rovers scores in 80% of games (28 of 35 meczów), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 42% (14 of 33 meczów).

Oldham Athletic scoring profile: strong

Oldham Athletic scores in 64% of games (21 of 33 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 meczów).

47Goals scored (season)36
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
62Goals conceded (season)30
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
3.11Average goals per game2
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
4Goals scored (last 5)8
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
11Goals conceded (last 5)1
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal64%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
34%2 goals33%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
14%3 goals12%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
6%4 goals0%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal58%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
54%2 goals21%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
29%3 goals12%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
11%4 goals0%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

* 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.

53%
League average

Goal patterns

14%BTTS at half-time18%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
9%BTTS in both halves3%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
20%Scored in both halves24%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

BTTS and goal count

49%Min. 3 goals and BTTS24%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS15%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
40%BTTS - last 520%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

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.

1st half

71%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
34%Min. 2 goals before half-time24%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time6%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

2nd half

89%Min. 1 goal after half-time58%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
66%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
26%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Tranmere Rovers is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.37 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.09 pts / game - Oldham Athletic

Tranmere Rovers - half-time state
34% leading34% draw31% trailing
Oldham Athletic - half-time state
21% leading45% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.37Points per game (1st half)1.09
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
0.57Goals scored (1st half)0.42
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
0.6Goals conceded (1st half)0.55
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.17Average goals (1st half)0.97
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
60%Clean sheet before half-time55%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
54%No goal before half-time61%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

After half-time (2nd half)

1.03Points per game (2nd half)1.64
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
0.77Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.17Goals conceded (2nd half)0.36
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
1.94Average goals (2nd half)1.03
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
31%Clean sheet after half-time76%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic
46%No goal after half-time52%
Tranmere RoversOldham Athletic

Tranmere Rovers - second-half results

26% W26% D49% L
48
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
-14
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.37
PPG before half-time
Lead holding76%

Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 26%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Oldham Athletic - second-half results

36% W55% D9% L
36
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
54
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.09
PPG before half-time
Lead holding157%

Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Tranmere Rovers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.600.20
Goals scored / game0.80.0
Goals allowed / game0.41.8
Average goals per game1.21.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal40%100%
Goal difference+2-9
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Oldham Athletic - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.60
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game0.20.0
Average goals per game1.00.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%100%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+3+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Tranmere Rovers
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
6
6
16-30
8
10
31-45
6
11
46-60
8
11
61-75
13
19
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

Oldham Athletic
ScoredConceded
4
6
0-15
3
7
16-30
7
5
31-45
9
5
46-60
6
3
61-75
7
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.56
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
100%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+57%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
51%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Tranmere Rovers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.21
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.22
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.20
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
149%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Oldham Athletic

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.00
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.47
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.47
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
67%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.81
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).

Teams vs league

Tranmere RoversLigaOldham Athletic
Average goals per game 3.112.55 2.00
Both teams scored 63%53% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 57%47% 39%
Clean sheets 20%27% 42%
Goal before half-time 71%69% 67%
Goal after half-time 89%76% 58%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.55
Average goals per game
53%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.36
Home goals / game
1.19
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Tranmere RoversSubstitutionOn: Aaron Joseph McGowanOff: Stephen Negru
  2. Tranmere RoversYellow cardJason Lowe
  3. Oldham AthleticYellow cardJack Stevens
  4. Oldham AthleticGoalCalum KavanaghAssist: Jack Stevens
  5. Tranmere RoversSubstitutionOn: Sol SolomonOff: Lewis Wesley Warrington
  6. Tranmere RoversYellow cardJoe Murphy
  7. Tranmere RoversSubstitutionOn: Cameron Pearce NormanOff: Jason Lowe
  8. Oldham AthleticGoalJack Stevens
  9. Oldham AthleticSubstitutionOn: Josh HawkesOff: Jack Stevens
  10. Oldham AthleticSubstitutionOn: Kai PayneOff: Calum Kavanagh
  11. Oldham AthleticSubstitutionOn: Kane TaylorOff: Thomas George Pett
  12. Tranmere RoversGoalZech ObieroAssist: Omari Patrick

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.

Sam MulhallMatches officiated: 8
4.63Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 238%Home wins38%Draws25%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Tranmere Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oldham Athletic. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic?

The EFL League Two match finished Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Oldham Athletic. 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 Oldham Athletic?

Tranmere Rovers score 1.34 goals per game on average and Oldham Athletic 1.09. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Tranmere Rovers's matches and 39% of Oldham Athletic's.

What form are Tranmere Rovers and Oldham Athletic in?

Over the last 5 games Tranmere Rovers have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Oldham Athletic 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.