Tranmere Rovers vs Stockport County
9th September 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League Two
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Odds: 6/1 odds taken 1606 GMT, Thursday 8 September
On Friday night in EFL League Two, Tranmere Rovers and Stockport County lock horns at Prenton Park. Both teams have made slow starts, winning two, drawing one and losing four of their opening seven matches. Rovers sit 16th right now, with County two places behind in 18th. Victory for one of these on Friday could kick-start their campaign. Keep reading for the latest betting odds and best tips.
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Tranmere Rovers Preview – Can Mellon’s men return to winning ways?
Tranmere Rovers had a decent season last time around, finishing in ninth and narrowly missing out on the play-offs. Promotion to EFL League One will be the ambition this term, but Rovers have made a sluggish start.
Tranmere kicked off the campaign with back-to-back defeats to Stevenage and Mansfield Town, though they did go on to win two of the next four. Last time out, Micky Mellon’s boys were beaten 2-0 at Leyton Orient.
The Super White Army have taken six points from a possible nine at Prenton Park this term, beating Gillingham and Colchester United. Can they secure a third home victory of the campaign on Friday?
Stockport County Preview – Can County extend unbeaten run to three?
Stockport County are back in the Football League after winning the 2021-22 National League in style. County were the top dogs in the fifth-tier last term, picking up 30 wins from 44 games and winning the division by six points.
They had a tough start to life back in League Two, kicking off the new season with four defeats from their opening five. However, they have collected four points from their last two games, drawing with Swindon Town and beating Wimbledon.
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Stockport have struggled on their travels in the early weeks, losing four of five league and cup away matches. In the league, they have picked up zero away points. Can they change that this Friday?
Tranmere Rovers vs Stockport County Betting Advice
These two have not met in league action for over a decade. They last squared off in the League One season back in 2009-10. Tranmere won 3-0 at Stockport, but County picked up a 1-0 victory at Prenton Park.
The two did meet in the EFL Trophy in the 2010-11 season. The tie at Prenton Park finished goalless, and Rovers went on to win 4-3 on penalties.
Key Facts – Tranmere Rovers vs Stockport County Betting Tip
- Both teams have taken seven points from seven games
- Tranmere’s two league wins this term have come at Prenton Park
- This will be the first league meeting since May 2010
Tranmere have taken six points from a possible nine on their own patch this season, while Stockport have picked up four points from their previous two matches.
This is not an easy fixture to call, but we are backing Tranmere to edge it on home turf. You can get the solid price of 6/1 (bet365) for Rovers to win and both teams to score.
The best betting odds for Tranmere Rovers vs Stockport County
Tranmere Rovers to win: 11/5 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Stockport County to win: 10/8 at Bet365