2019-20 League 1 – Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere kick off? Tuesday 20th August, 2019 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere being played? Memorial Stadium
What is the weather forecast for Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere? Clear, 14c
What television channel is Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere on? Sky have the rights to League 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports schedule
Where can I stream Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere? If the match is televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere?
Bristol Rovers – https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/tickets/
Tranmere – http://www.trfctickets.co.uk/
What was the score when the teams last met? Tranmere 1-0 Bristol Rovers
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISTOL ROVERS
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Jaakkola; Hare, Davies, Kilgour, Leahy; O. Clarke, Ogogo, Upson; Bennett, Adeboyejo, Smith
Unavailable: Holmes-Dennis (Injured), Matthews (Injured)
Doubtful: Little (Injured), Sercombe (Injured), Rodman (Injured)
- Bristol Rovers were beaten 2-0 by Coventry City on Saturday and are still yet to score a goal in the league this season after failing to register a single shot on target against the Sky Blues.
- Liam Sercombe will be assessed after coming off injured on Saturday and Alex Rodman was not involved because of a knock, so Ed Upson could be recalled to the starting line-up.
- Mark Little remains a doubt having missed the last couple of games, while Alfie Kilgour should keep his place ahead of veteran Tony Craig in defence after being praised by his manager on Saturday.
TRANMERE
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Davies; Wilson, Ray, Monthe, Ridehalgh; Banks, Perkins; Morris, Taylor, Jennings; Ferrier
Unavailable: Miller (Injured), Ellis (Injured), Caprice (Injured), Gumbs (Injured)
Doubtful:
- After three defeats in league and cup, Tranmere Rovers registered their first win of the season on Saturday, thrashing financially stricken Bolton Wanderers 5-0 at home.
- Loanee Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has completed his three-match ban after his red card on the opening day but given Saturday's goal-fest and the number of striking options available, he may not even be on the bench.
- One of those striking options is Stefan Payne and he will be hoping to feature against his former club after coming on and scoring on Saturday, but manager Micky Mellon could name an unchanged side.
MATCH ANALYSIS
It is nearly five years since these two sides last met but their last nine encounters have all seen fewer than three goals. That pattern could well continue as Bristol Rovers are yet to score in League 1 this season, while Tranmere have netted just twice in their last six away league matches.