Salford City vs Tranmere Rovers, 2023-24 English League Two, Regular Season
· English League TwoAbout
Salford City are hosting Tranmere Rovers
at Peninsula Stadium, Salford, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Two.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt missed. Matthew Lund (Salford City) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ethan Ingram with a cross.
- 3': Elliot Watt (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers).
- 4': Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Conceded by Kelly N'Mai.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Regan Hendry (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rob Apter.
- 9': Hand ball by Matthew Lund (Salford City).
- 11': Attempt blocked. Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Jennings.
- 11': Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Conceded by Curtis Tilt.
- 11': Attempt missed. Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 12': Goal! Salford City 0, Tranmere Rovers 1. Harvey Saunders (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kieron Morris.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Matthew Lund (Salford City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 15': Foul by Matthew Lund (Salford City).
- 15': Regan Hendry (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 18': Attempt missed. Harvey Saunders (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kieron Morris with a headed pass.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Rob Apter (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brad Walker.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Rob Apter (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.
- 29': Attempt saved. Conor McAleny (Salford City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elliot Watt.
- 31': Attempt saved. Rob Apter (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Connor Jennings.
- 35': Goal! Salford City 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 37': Conor McAleny (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Tom Davies (Tranmere Rovers).
- 38': Foul by Connor Wood (Tranmere Rovers).
- 38': Kelly N'Mai (Salford City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Foul by Ethan Ingram (Salford City).
- 41': Harvey Saunders (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Conor McAleny (Salford City).
- 41': Regan Hendry (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Conor McAleny (Salford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Foul by Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere Rovers).
- 45': Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Conor McAleny (Salford City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Elliot Watt.
- 45'+2': Elliot Watt (Salford City) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+3': Conor McAleny (Salford City) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Salford City 0, Tranmere Rovers 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Salford City 0, Tranmere Rovers 2.
- 45': Substitution, Salford City. Junior Luamba replaces Liam Humbles.
- 46': Curtis Tilt (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers).
- 46': Attempt saved. Conor McAleny (Salford City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Smith with a headed pass.
- 46': Corner, Salford City. Conceded by Luke McGee.
- 50': Goal! Salford City 0, Tranmere Rovers 3. Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rob Apter.
- 52': Attempt missed. Harvey Saunders (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kieron Morris with a through ball.
- 54': Attempt saved. Matt Smith (Salford City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kelly N'Mai with a cross.
- 54': Corner, Salford City. Conceded by Luke McGee.
- 55': Goal! Salford City 1, Tranmere Rovers 3. Matthew Lund (Salford City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kelly N'Mai.
- 58': Attempt missed. Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lee O'Connor with a cross.
- 60': Attempt missed. Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Harvey Saunders.
- 61': Attempt missed. Matt Smith (Salford City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Elliot Watt with a cross.
- 62': Curtis Tilt (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers).
- 64': Goal! Salford City 1, Tranmere Rovers 4. Regan Hendry (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lee O'Connor.
- 66': Curtis Tilt (Salford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers).
- 67': Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Josh Hawkes replaces Rob Apter.
- 68': Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Charlie Jolley replaces Harvey Saunders.
- 68': Foul by Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers).
- 68': Matthew Lund (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Delay in match because of an injury Connor Wood (Tranmere Rovers).
- 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 71': Attempt saved. Josh Hawkes (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Regan Hendry.
- 71': Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Conceded by Alex Cairns.
- 71': Attempt saved. Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 72': Brad Walker (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Conor McAleny (Salford City).
- 72': Second yellow card to Conor McAleny (Salford City) for a bad foul.
- 75': Offside, Tranmere Rovers. Connor Jennings is caught offside.
- 76': Substitution, Salford City. Kevin Berkoe replaces Ethan Ingram.
- 76': Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Josef Yarney replaces Jordan Turnbull.
- 77': Foul by Tom Davies (Tranmere Rovers).
- 77': Matt Smith (Salford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Curtis Tilt (Salford City).
- 80': Delay in match because of an injury Curtis Tilt (Salford City).
- 81': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Charlie Jolley.
- 85': Foul by Charlie Jolley (Tranmere Rovers).
- 85': Luke Garbutt (Salford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Elliot Watt (Salford City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 86': Foul by Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers).
- 86': Attempt saved. Matthew Lund (Salford City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Smith with a headed pass.
- 86': Corner, Salford City. Conceded by Luke McGee.
- 87': Corner, Salford City. Conceded by Regan Hendry.
- 87': Attempt missed. Matt Smith (Salford City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 87': Matt Smith (Salford City) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. James Norris replaces Connor Wood.
- 88': Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Reece McAlear replaces Kieron Morris.
- 90'+2': Charlie Jolley (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Luke Garbutt (Salford City).
- 90'+3': Goal! Salford City 1, Tranmere Rovers 5. Josh Hawkes (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Reece McAlear.
- 90'+4': Luke Garbutt (Salford City) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Josh Hawkes (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tom Davies.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Regan Hendry.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Salford City 1, Tranmere Rovers 5.
- 0': Match ends, Salford City 1, Tranmere Rovers 5.
Game Information
Competition: English League Two
Venue: Peninsula Stadium
Location: Salford, England
Attendance: 4,576
Venue: Peninsula Stadium
Location: Salford, England
Attendance: 4,576
EFL League Two Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 42 | +26 | 83 |
| 2 | Milton Keynes Dons | 42 | +35 | 76 |
| 3 | Notts County | 42 | +26 | 76 |
| 4 | Cambridge United | 41 | +27 | 74 |
Line-Ups
Salford City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Cairns (GK) |
| 29 | Luke Garbutt |
| 16 | Curtis Tilt |
| 3 | Declan John |
| 2 | Ethan Ingram |
| 6 | Elliot Watt |
| 47 | Liam Humbles |
| 8 | Matthew Lund |
| 17 | Matt Smith |
| 18 | Conor McAleny |
| 30 | Kelly N'Mai |
Tranmere Rovers (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Luke McGee (GK) |
| 6 | Jordan Turnbull |
| 5 | Tom Davies |
| 27 | Connor Wood |
| 2 | Lee O'Connor |
| 4 | Brad Walker |
| 8 | Regan Hendry |
| 7 | Kieron Morris |
| 25 | Robert Apter |
| 19 | Harvey Saunders |
| 18 | Connor Jennings |
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