Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon Town: match statistics
Swindon Town clearly outperforms Tranmere Rovers in terms of form and seasonal results. The hosts occupy 20th place with just a 21% home win rate and a dismal run of 5 matches without a win (0.2 points per game). Tranmere has a negative goal difference at home (-12) and loses over half of their home matches (53%). Swindon Town ranks 6th with an impressive 53% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+6). The visitors score an average of 1.58 goals away, with just 11% of matches without a goal, indicating offensive efficiency. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is significant enough that an away win is the most likely scenario for this match.
Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tranmere Rovers played against Swindon Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Tranmere Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Swindon Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.79. Swindon Town scores 1.63 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Tranmere Rovers's games and 58% of Swindon Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 63%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Swindon Town has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.34 per game. Tranmere Rovers takes 12.1 shots per game, while Swindon Town takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Swindon Town leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tranmere Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Swindon Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 52% 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 3.00 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
Swindon Town clearly outperforms Tranmere Rovers in terms of form and seasonal results. The hosts occupy 20th place with just a 21% home win rate and a dismal run of 5 matches without a win (0.2 points per game). Tranmere has a negative goal difference at home (-12) and loses over half of their home matches (53%). Swindon Town ranks 6th with an impressive 53% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+6). The visitors score an average of 1.58 goals away, with just 11% of matches without a goal, indicating offensive efficiency. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is significant enough that an away win is the most likely scenario for this match.
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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 | Swindon Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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.
Swindon Town is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1 pts / game - Swindon Town
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.
Swindon Town is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.63 goals / game - Swindon Town
Swindon Town is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.79 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.18 goals / game - Swindon Town
Tranmere Rovers scores in 76% of games (29 of 38 meczów), while Swindon Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 meczów).
Swindon Town scores in 87% of games (33 of 38 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 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 - Swindon Town
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Swindon Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Swindon Town
* 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 | Swindon Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.05 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | • 76% |
^ 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
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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Swindon Town. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Swindon Town. 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 Swindon Town?
Tranmere Rovers score 1.26 goals per game on average and Swindon Town 1.63. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Tranmere Rovers's matches and 58% of Swindon Town's.
What form are Tranmere Rovers and Swindon Town in?
Over the last 5 games Tranmere Rovers have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Swindon Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.