History of the Tranmere Rovers v Preston North End fixture
Tranmere Rovers play host to Preston North End at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 3 of the 17 games.
The last time the two teams met at Tranmere Rovers was more than a decade ago, in September 2001, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Preston N.E. | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
2001/2002 | Tue 11 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 4-1 | Preston N.E. | League Cup |
2000/2001 | Tue 06 Mar | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Preston N.E. | League Division One |
2000/2001 | Sat 14 Oct | Preston N.E. | 1 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Division One |
1990/1991 | Tue 07 May | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Preston N.E. | Third Division |
1990/1991 | Tue 09 Apr | Preston N.E. | 1 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | (Associate Members) |
1990/1991 | Tue 05 Mar | Tranmere Rvs. | 4 - 0 | Preston N.E. | (Associate Members) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Tranmere Rovers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Preston North End's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.
Tranmere Rovers find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 29 matches.
Preston North End see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 36 points from their 28 games played so far,
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Preston North End | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Prenton Park for the Rovers and the Madmen are unable to see past Preston North End claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Tranmere Rovers | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 7 most recent games. |
Preston North End | Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here