Match report

Accrington ST Stuns Tranmere 4-1 in League Two Clash

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
4–1
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
Apr 27, 2024

In a thrilling encounter at the Accrington Stadium, Accrington Stanley (Accrington ST) stunned Tranmere with a convincing 4-1 victory. After an early goal from Tranmere's L. Norris, Accrington ST mounted a fierce comeback, thanks to goals from L. Shipley, J. Nolan (2), and A. Henderson. The game featured critical turning points that shifted momentum in favor of the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Tranmere's L. Norris opened the scoring in just the 2nd minute, assisted by R. Hendry.
  • • Accrington ST equalized in the 4th minute through a goal from L. Shipley, with an assist from J. Nolan.
  • • J. Nolan converted a penalty kick in the 51st minute to give Accrington ST the lead.
  • • A. Henderson netted another for Accrington ST in the 53rd minute, assisted by S. Whalley.
  • • J. Nolan scored his second penalty goal in the 82nd minute to secure the win.

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 R. Vítek (G)
  • 38 C. O'Brien (D)
  • 5 B. Hills (D)
  • 16 J. Gubbins (D)
  • 2 L. Shipley (D)
  • 28 S. Conneely (M)
  • 6 L. Coyle (M)
  • 17 J. Nolan (M)
  • 30 A. Henderson (M)
  • 7 S. Whalley (M)
  • 18 T. Leigh (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 B. Woods
  • 10 J. Pritchard
  • 9 M. Lowe
  • 39 J. Woods
  • 22 D. Martin
  • 1 T. Savin
  • 12 S. Quirk

Tranmere

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. McGee (G)
  • 2 L. O'Connor (D)
  • 15 B. Hockenhull (D)
  • 30 S. Leroy-Belehouan (D)
  • 26 J. Norris (D)
  • 25 R. Apter (M)
  • 8 R. Hendry (M)
  • 16 C. Merrie (M)
  • 19 H. Saunders (M)
  • 9 L. Norris (F)
  • 18 C. Jennings (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Dennis
  • 20 S. Taylor
  • 11 J. Hawkes
  • 23 R. McAlear
  • 13 J. Murphy
  • 5 T. Davies
  • 27 C. Wood

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    2' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Norris · Assist: R. Hendry
  2. Accrington ST
    4' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Shipley · Assist: J. Nolan
  3. Tranmere
    51' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Saunders · On: K. Dennis
  4. Accrington ST
    51' Accrington ST Goal · Penalty
    J. Nolan
  5. Accrington ST
    53' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Henderson · Assist: S. Whalley
  6. Tranmere
    72' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Robert Apter · On: S. Taylor
  7. Accrington ST
    78' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Coyle

    Foul

  8. Accrington ST
    82' Accrington ST Goal · Penalty
    J. Nolan
  9. Accrington ST
    83' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Liam Coyle · On: B. Woods
  10. Accrington ST
    83' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Henderson · On: J. Pritchard
  11. Tranmere
    84' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Norris · On: J. Hawkes
  12. Tranmere
    85' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Merrie · On: R. McAlear
  13. Accrington ST
    89' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Leigh · On: Matt Lowe
  14. Accrington ST
    89' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Whalley · On: J. Woods
  15. Accrington ST
    89' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Conneely · On: D. Martin
  16. Accrington ST
    90'+1 Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shipley

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Tranmere
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 70%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 10
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 351 368
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 243 256
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Accrington ST's quick equalizer within two minutes of Tranmere scoring set the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ J. Nolan’s penalty conversion in the 51st minute was a significant momentum shift, giving Accrington ST the lead and control over the game.