Match report

Tranmere Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
1–2
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
Mar 10, 2020

Tranmere stuns Blackpool with a 2-1 victory in their League One match. Tranmere took an early lead through Ferrier and extended their advantage just before halftime with a goal from Vaughan. Blackpool managed to score through Dewsbury-Hall but couldn't overcome the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Blackpool 1–2 Tranmere
  • • Goals: M. Ferrier (Tranmere, 37'), J. Vaughan (Tranmere, 45+1'), K. Dewsbury-Hall (Blackpool, 58')
  • • Yellow cards: A. Woodyard (Tranmere, 24'), M. Virtue-Thick (Blackpool, 32'), C. MacDonald (Blackpool, 75')
  • • Assists: Calum Woods (Tranmere), M. Ferrier (Tranmere), A. Gnanduillet (Blackpool)

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 32 C. Maxwell (G)
  • 26 J. Husband (D)
  • 42 T. Moore (D)
  • 6 B. Heneghan (D)
  • 29 C. MacDonald (M)
  • 11 L. Feeney (M)
  • 17 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 40 C. Ronan (M)
  • 15 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 N. Delfouneso (F)
  • 24 J. Nuttall (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Gnanduillet
  • 8 J. Spearing
  • 27 G. Ward
  • 2 T. Howe
  • 28 J. Sims
  • 5 R. Edwards
  • 16 B. Garrity

Tranmere

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Davies (G)
  • 16 M. Ellis (D)
  • 2 C. Woods (M)
  • 24 P. Clarke (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 22 K. Wilson (M)
  • 17 D. Perkins (M)
  • 36 A. Woodyard (M)
  • 7 K. Morris (F)
  • 19 J. Vaughan (F)
  • 10 M. Ferrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Taylor
  • 11 C. Jennings
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh
  • 28 O. Banks
  • 25 L. Pilling
  • 33 A. Cook
  • 12 L. McCullough

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    24' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    A. Woodyard
  2. Blackpool
    32' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    M. Virtue-Thick
  3. Tranmere
    37' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ferrier · Assist: Calum Woods
  4. Tranmere
    45'+1 Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vaughan · Assist: M. Ferrier
  5. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Nuttall · On: A. Gnanduillet
  6. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Virtue-Thick · On: J. Spearing
  7. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dewsbury-Hall · Assist: A. Gnanduillet
  8. Tranmere
    60' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calum Woods · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  9. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. MacDonald
  10. Tranmere
    82' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vaughan · On: C. Jennings
  11. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Delfouneso · On: Grant Ward

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Tranmere
Fouls 20 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 54%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 466 268
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 361 145
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tranmere took the lead with a goal from M. Ferrier in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a strong start and dominant midfield play.
  • ▸ Just before halftime, J. Vaughan extended Tranmere's lead, making it difficult for Blackpool to mount a comeback despite scoring late in the match.