History of the Bury v Tranmere Rovers fixture
Tranmere Rovers face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Tuesday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 20 and win only 5 of the 32 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gigg Lane was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Bury running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 18 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 0 | Bury | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Bury | 2-0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Fri 30 Dec | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 0 | Bury | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 09 Nov | Bury | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | (Associate Members) |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 06 Oct | Bury | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | (Associate Members) |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 17 Oct | Bury | 0 - 2 | Tranmere Rvs. | (Associate Members) |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 12 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Bury | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bury have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Tranmere Rovers however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Bury are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 21 points from their 25 games thus far.
Tranmere Rovers are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 25 games giving them a return of 47 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rovers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Gigg Lane with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bury | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Not won in the 9 most recent games. |
| Tranmere Rovers | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here