Bradford vs Tranmere Rovers H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Bradford faced Tranmere Rovers in the League Two of England on March 15. Tranmere Rovers came out on top, securing a 0-1 win.

On the 56th minute, Josh Hawkes netted the only goal of the match with a well-taken penalty, tipping the balance in Tranmere Rovers's favor and ultimately sealing the victory.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming meeting sees Bradford and Tranmere Rovers prepare to meet again, 5 months after the previous League Two encounter which Bradford won 0-2. Bradford come into this match following a defeat to Gillingham on March 8, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. A different outcome might be within reach, given that their recent form at the back has been strong at home, achieving six clean sheets in succession.

After their recent win against Bromley, Tranmere Rovers, by contrast, approach this match with renewed confidence. For all that, their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last ten away matches.

This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Bradford and Tranmere Rovers throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Bradford’s attacking options, with Graham Alexander steering the side, have been bolstered by Andy Cook, the team’s top scorer, and Bobby Pointon, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Cook leads Bradford’s scoring charts in League Two this season with twelve goals, while Walker remains their top assist provider in the competition with six. Adding further support are Antoni Sarcevic, Alexander Pattison and Calum Kavanagh, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Tranmere Rovers’s offensive unit, under Andy Crosby’s management, has leaned on Omari Patrick, their main scorer, and Connor Jennings, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In League Two, Patrick has been Tranmere Rovers’s standout scorer with seven goals, while Jennings remains their top assist provider in the competition with three. Kristian Dennis, Regan Hendry and Harvey Saunders have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Head-to-head

Since September 2022, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Bradford have won four times while Tranmere Rovers have won once. The most recent match between them was on October 12, 2024, in the League Two of England, where Bradford secured a 0-2 victory. Bradford have managed nine goals in these five matches, while Tranmere Rovers have scored three in total. Overall, Bradford hold a stronger head-to-head record against Tranmere Rovers in recent meetings.

Bradford have won twenty of their 38 matches in League Two this season, with nine draws and nine defeats, scoring 52 goals, averaging 1.37 per match, while conceding 32, an average of 0.84 per match. This season in League Two, Tranmere Rovers have recorded eight wins, thirteen draws, and seventeen losses in 38 matches, netting 28 goals (0.74 per match) and conceding 55 (1.45 per match).

Bradford are coming off a loss in their last match against Gillingham, while Tranmere Rovers’s previous game resulted in a win against Bromley.. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Bradford have recorded fifteen wins, three losses, and two draws, while in their last twenty matches, Tranmere Rovers have recorded three wins, eleven losses, and six draws.

  • Bradford are undefeated in their previous 10 home matches.
  • Bradford have gone 6 consecutive matches without a draw.
  • Tranmere Rovers have gone 6 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.

Bradford: last matches

MatchGillingham 1:0 Bradford, March 8Bradford 3:0 Cheltenham Town, March 4Salford City 1:2 Bradford, March 1Bromley 0:1 Bradford, February 25Bradford 2:0 Milton Keynes Dons, February 22Birmingham 2:1 Bradford, February 18Newport 0:0 Bradford, February 15Bradford 1:0 Accrington Stanley, February 11Bradford 1:0 Harrogate Town, February 8Rotherham 0:1 Bradford, February 4
OutcomeLWWWWLDWWW
Over 2.5-++--+----
Under 2.5+--++-++++
Clean sheet-+-++-++++
Failed to score+-----+---
Conceded+-+--+----
Conceded two-----+----

Tranmere Rovers: last matches

MatchTranmere Rovers 2:1 Bromley, March 8Grimsby 1:1 Tranmere Rovers, March 4Tranmere Rovers 1:1 Port Vale, March 1Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Accrington Stanley, February 25Notts County 2:1 Tranmere Rovers, February 22Tranmere Rovers 1:1 Milton Keynes Dons, February 15Tranmere Rovers 0:0 Fleetwood Town, February 11Salford City 2:0 Tranmere Rovers, February 8Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Colchester, February 1Swindon Town 3:1 Tranmere Rovers, January 28
OutcomeWDDLLDDLLL
Over 2.5+---+---++
Under 2.5-+++-+++--
Clean sheet------+---
Failed to score---+--++--
Conceded++++++-+++
Conceded two----+--+++

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Bradford - Tranmere Rovers in real time.

Bradford kicked off the game with Sam Walker, Jack Shepherd, Neill Byrne, Aden Baldwin, Tayo Adaramola who got substituted by Tyreik Wright on the 71st minute, Richard Smallwood, Brandon Khela, Bradley Halliday who got substituted by Tommy Leigh on the 90th minute, George Lapslie who got substituted by Calum Kavanagh on the 71st minute, Jamie Walker and Michael Mellon as starters, with Joe Hilton, Romoney Crichlow, Paul Huntington, Tommy Leigh, Tyreik Wright, Clarke Oduor and Calum Kavanagh on the bench.

Tranmere Rovers's starting eleven were Luke McGee, Connor Wood, Jordan Turnbull, Lee OConnor, Omari Patrick who got substituted by Jake Garrett on the 90th minute, Regan Hendry who got substituted by Connor Jennings on the 75th minute, Sam Finley, Cameron Norman, Kieron Morris who got substituted by Chris Merrie on the 36th minute, Kristian Dennis who got substituted by Harvey Saunders on the 46th minute and Josh Hawkes who got substituted by Zak Bradshaw on the 74th minute, with Reuben Egan, Zak Bradshaw, Jake Garrett, Chris Merrie, Sam Taylor, Harvey Saunders and Connor Jennings on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Bradford hold 2nd place with 69 points after 38 matches, while Tranmere Rovers sit 22nd with 37 points from 38 matches.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.84 - 0.95
  • Ball Possession: 66 - 34
  • Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
  • Total Attempts: 16 - 3
  • Shots On Target: 3 - 2
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 0
  • Shots in the Box: 9 - 2
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 1
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 16 - 15
  • Corners: 4 - 2
  • Throw-Ins: 44 - 18
  • Saves: 1 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 15 - 15
  • Offsides: 3 - 0
  • Passes into Final Third: 152 - 95
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 91 - 32
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 21 - 6
  • Tackles: 11 - 19
  • Completed Tackles: 9 - 11
  • Total Crosses: 20 - 7
  • Successful Crosses: 5 - 2
  • Interceptions: 3 - 10
  • Clearances: 15 - 42

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. George Lapslie, Neill Byrne, Lee OConnor and Aden Baldwin were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Bradford and Tranmere Rovers in real time. You can watch the goal by Josh Hawkes as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Bradford - Tranmere Rovers are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Bradford 0, Tranmere Rovers 1.
  2. 90'
    Substitution for Tranmere Rovers. Jake Garrett replaces Omari Patrick
  3. 90'
    Substitution for Bradford. Tommy Leigh replaces Bradley Halliday
  4. 75'
    Substitution for Tranmere Rovers. Connor Jennings replaces Regan Hendry
  5. 74'
    Substitution for Tranmere Rovers. Zak Bradshaw replaces Josh Hawkes
  6. 71'
    Substitution for Bradford. Calum Kavanagh replaces George Lapslie
  7. 71'
    Substitution for Bradford. Tyreik Wright replaces Tayo Adaramola
  8. 58'
    Aden Baldwin is shown the yellow card.
  9. 56'
    0 - 1
    Josh Hawkes scores from the penalty spot for Tranmere Rovers making the score 0 - 1.
  10. 50'
    Lee OConnor is shown the yellow card.
  11. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  12. 46'
    Substitution for Tranmere Rovers. Harvey Saunders replaces Kristian Dennis
  13. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 0
    First half ends.
  14. 45 + 3'
    Neill Byrne is shown the yellow card.
  15. 36'
    Substitution for Tranmere Rovers. Chris Merrie replaces Kieron Morris
  16. 6'
    George Lapslie is shown the yellow card.
  17. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins