Match report

Manchester United Defeats Tranmere 6-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Tranmere
Tranmere
0–6
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jan 26, 2020

Manchester United showcased their dominance in the FA Cup with a convincing 6-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers. The Red Devils' attacking prowess was on full display, with goals from Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial, and Mason Greenwood. Despite Tranmere's initial resistance, United's clinical finishing and tactical superiority ensured a comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United defeated Tranmere Rovers 6-0
  • • Harry Maguire opened the scoring at the 10th minute
  • • Diogo Dalot and Jesse Lingard added to the lead in quick succession
  • • Phil Jones scored from an assist by Andreas Pereira
  • • Anthony Martial netted a goal before being substituted
  • • Mason Greenwood scored from a penalty

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Davies (G)
  • 24 P. Clarke (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 14 J. Caprice (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 35 N. Danns (M)
  • 17 D. Perkins (M)
  • 7 K. Morris (M)
  • 23 C. Taylor (M)
  • 11 C. Jennings (F)
  • 10 M. Ferrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 H. Gilmour
  • 9 P. Mullin
  • 18 R. Hepburn-Murphy
  • 45 S. Payne
  • 25 L. Pilling
  • 2 C. Woods
  • 22 K. Wilson

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Romero (G)
  • 4 P. Jones (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (M)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (M)
  • 31 N. Matić (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (F)
  • 15 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 9 A. Martial (F)
  • 26 M. Greenwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 T. Chong
  • 17 Fred
  • 53 B. Williams
  • 3 E. Bailly
  • 8 Mata
  • 13 L. Grant
  • 21 D. James

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    4' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Phil Jones
  2. Manchester United
    10' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Maguire · Assist: V. Lindelof
  3. Manchester United
    13' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dalot · Assist: A. Martial
  4. Manchester United
    16' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lingard · Assist: Harry Maguire
  5. Manchester United
    41' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Phil Jones · Assist: Andreas Pereira
  6. Manchester United
    45' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martial · Assist: L. Shaw
  7. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Martial · On: T. Chong
  8. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Matic · On: Fred
  9. Tranmere
    55' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    Scott Davies
  10. Manchester United
    56' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    M. Greenwood
  11. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Harry Maguire · On: B. Williams
  12. Tranmere
    65' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Perkins · On: H. Gilmour
  13. Tranmere
    74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ferrier · On: P. Mullin
  14. Tranmere
    74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: R. Hepburn-Murphy

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Manchester United
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 87%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 23
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 259 688
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 4 9
Shots off Target 7 9
Possession 28% 72%
Accurate Passes 175 601
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United's early goals, scoring three within the first 16 minutes, set the tone for the match
  • ▸ The penalty goal by Mason Greenwood further cemented United's lead and demoralized Tranmere