Match report

Fleetwood Town Defeats Tranmere 3-0 in EFL Trophy

Tranmere
Tranmere
0–3
FT
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Dec 2, 2025

Fleetwood Town stunned Tranmere with a 3-0 victory in the EFL Trophy on a night where the away side's resilience and tactical acumen shone through. The match saw Tranmere unable to capitalize on their chances, while Fleetwood made the most of their opportunities. With key goals from R. Coughlan and M. Helm, Fleetwood dominated the proceedings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tranmere 0-3 Fleetwood Town
  • • First Goal: Own Goal by Patrick Brough (57')
  • • Second Goal: R. Coughlan (71')
  • • Third Goal: M. Helm (88')
  • • Yellow Cards: F. Potter (54'), Z. Medley (76')

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Barrett (G)
  • 14 J. Joseph (D)
  • 5 N. Smith (D)
  • 3 P. Brough (D)
  • 23 E. Bristow (D)
  • 42 N. Kenneh (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 25 T. Harris (M)
  • 9 K. Dennis (M)
  • 17 S. Solomon (M)
  • 29 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Murphy
  • 7 C. Whitaker
  • 8 S. Finley
  • 10 J. Davison
  • 18 C. Jennings
  • 24 B. Blacker

Fleetwood Town

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Harrington (G)
  • 44 T. Mullarkey (D)
  • 35 C. Haughey (D)
  • 5 F. Potter (D)
  • 16 E. Ennis (M)
  • 6 E. Bonds (M)
  • 8 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 3 Z. Medley (M)
  • 10 M. Helm (F)
  • 9 W. Davies
  • 11 J. Norwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Lynch
  • 32 K. Hughes
  • 20 H. Neal
  • 14 L. McCann
  • 38 C. McLean
  • 7 R. Graydon
  • 19 R. Coughlan

Timeline

  1. Fleetwood Town
    46' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ennis · On: L. McCann
  2. Fleetwood Town
    54' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    F. Potter

    Foul

  3. Fleetwood Town
    57' Fleetwood Town Goal · Own Goal
    Patrick Brough
  4. Fleetwood Town
    62' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Potter · On: Kayden Hughes
  5. Tranmere
    66' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Kenneh · On: S. Finley
  6. Fleetwood Town
    70' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Virtue-Thick · On: H. Neal
  7. Fleetwood Town
    70' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Davies · On: R. Coughlan
  8. Fleetwood Town
    71' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Coughlan · Assist: L. McCann
  9. Fleetwood Town
    76' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Medley

    Argument

  10. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ironside · On: J. Davison
  11. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Harris · On: C. Jennings
  12. Fleetwood Town
    81' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Norwood · On: R. Graydon
  13. Tranmere
    83' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Solomon · On: B. Blacker
  14. Fleetwood Town
    88' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Helm · Assist: R. Coughlan

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Fleetwood Town
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 67%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 527 368
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 428 248
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tranmere's own goal in the 57th minute gave Fleetwood the early lead and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ R. Coughlan's goal in the 71st minute effectively sealed the win for Fleetwood, despite Tranmere's late surge.