Match report

Tranmere 5–1 Chichester City: Tranmere Clinch FA Cup Spot

Tranmere
Tranmere
5–1
FT
Chichester City
Chichester City
Dec 1, 2019

Tranmere dominated from the start, securing a comfortable 5–1 victory over Chichester City in the FA Cup third round qualifier. Goals from C. Blackett-Taylor, M. Ferrier, and a late consolation by R. Peake for Chichester City, marked the game. Tranmere’s clinical finishing and solid defense ensured their progression to the next round of the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Tranmere: 5 goals, 46th minute substitution of R. Hepburn-Murphy by C. Jennings
  • • Chichester City: 1 goal, Jamie Horncastle received a yellow card in the 57th minute
  • • M. Ferrier scored three goals for Tranmere
  • • C. Blackett-Taylor scored two goals for Tranmere
  • • R. Peake scored a consolation goal for Chichester City in the 90+1 minute

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Davies (G)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 14 J. Caprice (D)
  • 4 S. Nelson (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 8 D. Potter (M)
  • 17 D. Perkins (M)
  • 7 K. Morris (M)
  • 23 C. Taylor (M)
  • 18 R. Hepburn-Murphy (F)
  • 10 M. Ferrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 C. Jennings
  • 35 N. Danns
  • 9 P. Mullin
  • 2 C. Woods
  • 24 J. Maddox
  • 45 S. Payne
  • 25 L. Pilling

Chichester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Mowthorpe
  • 6 C. Heath
  • 2 R. Davidson
  • 5 C. Cody
  • 10 L. Rowlatt
  • 8 J. Horncastle
  • 3 R. Hutchings
  • 9 S. Jones
  • 23 G. Iordache
  • 11 K. Haitham
  • 7 J. Clack

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Axell
  • 4 R. Peake
  • 21 R. Biggs
  • 13 A. Ender
  • 14 E. Dunn
  • 19 J. Wild
  • 16 T. Bennetts

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hepburn-Murphy · On: C. Jennings
  2. Chichester City
    57' Chichester City Card · Yellow Card
    Jamie Horncastle
  3. Tranmere
    62' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Potter · On: Neil Danns
  4. Tranmere
    62' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Blackett-Taylor
  5. Tranmere
    64' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ferrier
  6. Chichester City
    67' Chichester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Haitham · On: M. Axell
  7. Tranmere
    71' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ferrier · Assist: Emmanuel Monthe
  8. Tranmere
    75' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ferrier · Assist: J. Caprice
  9. Chichester City
    77' Chichester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Cody · On: R. Peake
  10. Tranmere
    78' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ferrier · On: P. Mullin
  11. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jennings
  12. Chichester City
    83' Chichester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Jones · On: R. Biggs
  13. Tranmere
    85' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Blackett-Taylor
  14. Chichester City
    90'+1 Chichester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Peake · Assist: M. Axell

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Chichester City
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 484 292
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 12 2
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 397 206
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tranmere’s early substitution of R. Hepburn-Murphy with C. Jennings set the tone for their offensive play.
  • ▸ The second half saw Tranmere score four goals in quick succession, with M. Ferrier netting twice, which solidified their lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of K. Haitham and C. Cody for Chichester City did not prevent Tranmere’s onslaught, as they continued to dominate.