Match report

Tranmere Defeats Southport 2-0 in FA Cup

Southport
Southport
0–2
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
Dec 17, 2018

Tranmere demonstrated a strong showing to defeat Southport 2-0 in the FA Cup, with C. Jennings securing both goals in the first half. Despite Southport's efforts, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, and Tranmere's solid defense held firm.

Key Facts

  • • Tranmere secured their victory with two goals from C. Jennings at 14' and 43'
  • • J. Harris received a yellow card for Tranmere at 19'
  • • Southport made three substitutions: Devarn Green off for M. Wood at 63', J. Archer off for Jordan Richards at 80', and J. Gilchrist off for Liam Edwards at 89'
  • • Tranmere made two substitutions: C. Stockton off for P. Mullin at 81', and J. Caprice off for A. Buxton at 86'

Lineups

Southport

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Hanford (G)
  • 6 D. Winnard (D)
  • 2 J. Richards (M)
  • 5 R. Astles (D)
  • 4 L. Edwards (D)
  • 3 R. Ogle (D)
  • 7 D. Morgan (M)
  • 8 M. Wood (D)
  • 11 B. Bauress (M)
  • 10 J. Sampson (F)
  • 9 D. Charles (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Green
  • 15 J. Archer
  • 12 J. Gilchrist
  • 16 J. Tibbetts
  • 18 M. Homson-Smith
  • 13 S. Mueller
  • 14 A. Parry

Tranmere

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Davies (G)
  • 5 S. McNulty (D)
  • 16 M. Ellis (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 14 J. Caprice (M)
  • 6 E. Monthe (M)
  • 8 J. Harris
  • 9 P. Mullin (F)
  • 22 H. Gilmour (M)
  • 11 C. Jennings (F)
  • 10 J. Norwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Stockton
  • 2 A. Buxton
  • 4 R. Sutton
  • 18 J. Smith
  • 23 S. George
  • 24 Z. Bakayogo
  • 29 L. Cole

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    14' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jennings
  2. Tranmere
    19' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    J. Harris
  3. Tranmere
    43' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jennings · Assist: J. Caprice
  4. Southport
    63' Southport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wood · On: Devarn Green
  5. Southport
    80' Southport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Richards · On: J. Archer
  6. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Mullin · On: C. Stockton
  7. Tranmere
    86' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Caprice · On: A. Buxton
  8. Southport
    89' Southport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liam Edwards · On: J. Gilchrist

Match Stats

Stat Southport Tranmere
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 62% 62%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 263 269
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 162 166
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tranmere's early goal by C. Jennings at 14' set the tone for the match, giving them a strong psychological advantage
  • ▸ The second goal by Jennings in the 43rd minute effectively ended any hopes Southport had of mounting a comeback