Tranmere Rovers vs Oldham Athletic: match statistics
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
Key match information
Tranmere Rovers played Oldham Athletic in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Tranmere Rovers: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Oldham Athletic: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.34 and concedes 1.77 goals per match. Oldham Athletic scores 1.09 and concedes 0.91. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tranmere Rovers 63%, Oldham Athletic 39%. Over 2.5: Tranmere Rovers 57%, Oldham Athletic 39%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Oldham Athletic has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.36. Tranmere Rovers: 12.4 shots per match, Oldham Athletic: 13.6.
Match halves
Tranmere Rovers: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.77. Oldham Athletic: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Tranmere Rovers: 76-90+ (13 goals). Oldham Athletic: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Tranmere Rovers | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.23 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Oldham Athletic is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers · 2.2 pts / match - Oldham Athletic
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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.34 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers · 1.09 goals / match - Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic is 95% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.77 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers · 0.91 goals / match - Oldham Athletic
Tranmere Rovers scores in 80% of matches (28 of 35 matches), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 42% (14 of 33 matches).
Oldham Athletic scores in 64% of matches (21 of 33 matches), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
Over / Under - Oldham Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Tranmere Rovers is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers · 1.09 pts / match - Oldham Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 26%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
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 indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tranmere Rovers
Oldham Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.11 | 2.55 | ▼ 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.
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
Previous meeting: Tranmere Rovers 0 - 0 - 1 Oldham Athletic. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.