BIRKENHEAD. Tranmere Rovers topped Bradford City to win 2-1. It was Tranmere Rovers to strike first with a goal of Regan Hendry at the 24′. Then it was a goal in the 55′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Kieron Morris gave the win to Tranmere Rovers in the 83′ minute with a goal.

Josh Hawkes didn’t score a penalty (66′) for Tranmere Rovers.​

The match was played at the Prenton Park stadium in Birkenhead on Tuesday and it started at 7:45 pm local time. The referee was Scott Oldham assisted by Connor Brown and Alex Gray. The 4th official was Paul Stonier. The weather was light rain. The temperature was cold at 14.56 degrees Celsius or 58.21 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 76%.​

Match Statistics​

Tranmere Rovers

2 - 1

Bradford City

  • 45 Ball Possession 55
Shots
  • 9 Total 9
  • 5 On Target 4
  • 1 Off Target 5
  • 3 Shots blocked 0
  • 111 Attack 88
  • 37 Dangerous attack 51
  • 86 Ball safe 82
  • 1 Penalties 0
  • 5 Corners 6
Fouls
  • 6 Total 13
  • 3 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 3 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

Bradford City had a superior ball possession 55% while Tranmere Rovers was struggling with a 45% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Bradford City was putting more pressure with 51 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, Tranmere Rovers was able to find the solution to win this match.​

Tranmere Rovers shot 9 times, 5 on target, 1 off target. On the other side, Bradford City shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.

Cards

Tranmere Rovers received 3 yellow cards (Brad Walker, Lee O’Connor and Harvey Saunders). On the other side, Bradford City received 4 yellow cards (Mark Hughes, Kevin McDonald, Liam Ridehalgh and Matty Platt).

Match Timeline

14'
Matty Platt- Yellow
Regan Hendry(goal)Harvey Saunders
24'
30'
Harvey Saunders- Yellow
32'
Lee O'Connor- Yellow
39'
Brad Walker- Yellow
49'
55'
Andy Cook(goal)Brad Halliday
Kieron Morris- sub ->Brad Walker
60'
64'
Kevin McDonald- Yellow
Josh Hawkes- missed penaltyJosh Hawkes
66'
76'
Richard Smallwood - sub ->Kevin McDonald
78'
Liam Ridehalgh- Yellow
Kieron Morris(goal)Connor Jennings
83'
Kristian Dennis- sub ->Charlie Jolley
82'
85'
Alex Gilliead- sub ->Jamie Walker
85'
Tyler Smith- sub ->Rayhaan Tulloch
Joe Starbuck- sub ->Harvey Saunders
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Stockport County
92
46
Wrexham
88
46
Mansfield Town
86
46
Milton Keynes Dons
78
46
Doncaster Rovers
71
46
Crewe Alexandra
71
46
Crawley Town
70
46
Barrow
69
46
Bradford City
69
46
AFC Wimbledon
65
46
Walsall
65
46
Gillingham
64
46
Harrogate Town
63
46
Notts County
61
46
Morecambe
58
46
Tranmere Rovers
57
46
Accrington Stanley
57
46
Newport County
55
46
Swindon Town
54
46
Salford City
51
46
Grimsby Town
49
46
Colchester United
45
46
Sutton United
42
46
Forest Green Rovers
42
46

After this encounter, Tranmere Rovers will have 9 points to hold in the 22nd place. On the other side, Bradford City will stay with 13 points like Grimsby Town, Salford City and Harrogate Town to hold in the 18th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the League Two, Tranmere Rovers will host Stockport County on the 17th of February with a 3-2 head to head stats in favor of Stockport County (2 draws).

Bradford City will host Sutton United on the 17th of February with a 3-0 head to head stats in favor of Bradford City (1 draw).

Tranmere Rovers – Formation

Tranmere Rovers
G
Luke McGee 1.England
7.1
D
Lee O'Connor 2.Republic of Ireland
6.1
39'
D
Tom Davies 5.England
7.3
D
Josef Yarney 21.England
6.3
D
Connor Wood 27.England
6.7
M
Brad Walker 4.England
6.4
60' 49'
M
Regan Hendry 8.Scotland
7.8
24'
M
Connor Jennings 18.England
7.5
F
Josh Hawkes 11.England
6.3
F
Charlie Jolley 12.England
6.6
82'
F
Harvey Saunders 19.England
7.5
90' 32'
Substitutes
G
Joe Murphy 13.Republic of Ireland
D
Jean Belehouan 30.France
D
Joe Starbuck 31.England
90'
M
Kieron Morris 7.England
7.5
60' 83'
M
Rob Apter 25.Scotland
F
Kristian Dennis 14.England
6.6
82'
F
Sam Taylor 20.England

Tranmere Rovers started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Ian Dawes decided to play with the following team: Luke McGee (7.1), Lee O’Connor (6.1), Tom Davies (7.3), Josef Yarney (6.3), Connor Wood (6.7), Connor Jennings (7.5), Brad Walker (6.4), Regan Hendry (7.8), Harvey Saunders (7.5), Charlie Jolley (6.6) and Josh Hawkes (6.3).

The home team had on the bench: Kieron Morris (7.5), Joe Murphy, Kristian Dennis (6.6), Samuel Taylor, Robert Apter, Jean Belehouan and Joseph Starbuck.

Tranmere Rovers could not rely on the presence of Joseph Starbuck (injured).

Substitutions

Tranmere Rovers made 3 changes: Brad Walker for Kieron Morris (60′), Harvey Saunders for Joseph Starbuck (90′) and Charlie Jolley for Kristian Dennis (82′).

Best player: Regan Hendry​

The player that probably impressed the most for Tranmere Rovers was Regan Hendry.

His rating is (7.8) with 1 goal, 39 passes (72% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 6 duels out of 9. He performed 6 crosses.

Bradford City – Formation

Bradford City
G
Harry Lewis 1.England
6.8
D
Brad Halliday 2.England
7.0
D
Liam Ridehalgh 3.England
6.7
78'
D
Matty Platt 5.England
6.3
14'
D
Sam Stubbs 15.England
7.0
M
Jamie Walker 7.Scotland
7.3
85'
M
Alex Pattison 10.England
6.4
30'
M
Daniel Oyegoke 22.England
6.8
M
Kevin McDonald 26.Scotland
6.4
76' 64'
M
Adam Wilson 33.England
7.0
F
Andy Cook 9.England
7.5
55'
Substitutes
G
Colin Doyle 13.Republic of Ireland
D
Ciaran Kelly 18.Republic of Ireland
D
J. Tomkinson 31.United States
M
Richard Smallwood 6.England
6.6
76'
M
Alex Gilliead 11.England
6.8
85'
F
Tyler Smith 14.England
6.4
85'
F
Rayhaan Tulloch 34.England
6.4
30'

Bradford City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Mark Hughes played with: Harry Lewis (6.8), Brad Halliday (7.0), Matty Platt (6.3), Sam Stubbs (7.0), Liam Ridehalgh (6.7), Daniel Oyegoke (6.8), Kevin McDonald (6.4), Adam Wilson (7.0), Alex Pattison (6.4), Jamie Walker (7.3) and Andy Cook (7.5).

The following players were sitting on the bench: Richard Smallwood  (6.6), Alex Gilliead (6.8), Colin Doyle, Tyler Smith (6.4), Ciaran Kelly, Jonathan Tomkinson and Rayhaan Tulloch (6.4).

Bradford City could not rely on the presence of Rayhaan Tulloch (injured).

Substitutions

Bradford City made 4 changes: Alex Pattison for Rayhaan Tulloch (30′), Jamie Walker for Alex Gilliead (85′), Rayhaan Tulloch for Tyler Smith (85′) and Kevin McDonald for Richard Smallwood  (76′).

Best player: Andy Cook​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Bradford City was Andy Cook.

His rating is (7.5) with 1 goal, 19 passes (63% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 6 duels out of 16. He performed 1 cross.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the League Two.​