24 April 2021 at 14:00

10
Full Time
Referee: M. Edwards

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Tranmere4wins
3draws10 meetings
Barrow3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 48.0%Draw 30.2%Away 27.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.203.50
Max2.153.433.83
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Tranmere · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market46.9%28.0%25.1%
Public market44.1%28.8%27.1%
Δ2.7%0.7%2.0%

Tranmere vs Barrow — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

TranmereHalf-time:00Barrow
8Shots7
3Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
29/12/25Tranmere1–3Barrow1.96/3.30/3.75
09/12/25Barrow0–3Tranmere2.65/3.05/2.55
21/04/25Barrow0–0Tranmere2.20/3.24/3.33
29/12/24Tranmere1–1Barrow2.58/3.20/2.70
06/01/24Barrow1–0Tranmere1.86/3.59/4.13
05/08/23Tranmere1–2Barrow2.35/3.19/3.04
29/12/22Barrow1–2Tranmere2.42/2.99/3.26
01/10/22Tranmere1–0Barrow2.70/3.07/2.83
05/02/22Barrow1–1Tranmere2.70/3.14/2.70
26/12/21Tranmere2–0Barrow2.13/3.32/3.48

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Tranmere

W 123D 94L 147
Over 2.542
Goals scored422

Away Record: Barrow

W 82D 71L 119
Over 2.542
Goals scored298

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Barrow 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by D. Nugent 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Tranmere had 57% possession while Barrow held 43%. Tranmere had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Barrow. Tranmere made 2 substitutions, Barrow made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Tranmere and Barrow — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Tranmere
Barrow
Kick Off
Half Time
K. MorrisO. Khan
46′
D. LloydD. Nugent
46′
D. Nugent

assist: L. Feeney

66′
81′
S. QuigleyC. Andrew
81′
T. BeadlingJ. Devitt
81′
L. JamesD. Sea
Peter Clarke82′
82′Kgosi Ntlhe
82′Ollie Banks
Full Time

Match Statistics

Tranmere had 57% possession against Barrow's 43%. Tranmere registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Barrow managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 7–14.

3Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal3
8Total Shots7
1Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox4
2Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls14
9Corner Kicks4
3Offsides0
57%Ball Possession43%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
338Total passes256
202Passes accurate111
60%Passes %43%

Lineups

Tranmere lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under K. Hill, while Barrow deployed a 3-5-2 under M. Jolley.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Tranmere is 6.79, compared to — for Barrow. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Tranmere's highest-rated starter is J. Murphy (7.07), while Barrow's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Tranmere deploy 4 defenders rated 6.83 on average, against Barrow's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Tranmere field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Barrow's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Tranmere start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.48, compared to 2 for Barrow averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 67% for Tranmere and —% for Barrow. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Tranmere's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Barrow. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Tranmere's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: L. O'Connor (25), oldest: J. Murphy (44)), while Barrow average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Tranmere's starters average 13 league appearances each, versus 0 for Barrow. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Tranmere4-2-3-13-5-2Barrow
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Murphy26Clarke6Monthe2O'Connor18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd7Morris22Lewis14Woolery1Dixon24Ntlhe5Platt31Thomas28Taylor42Banks3Brough16Beadling27Barry33James9Quigley

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

Substitutes

Coach: M. Jolley

TranmerePosition StrengthBarrow
6.79
Avg Rating
7.07Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.83Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.48Forward (1 v 2)
0G 0A0G 0A
Tranmere4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperJ. Murphy7.1
26DefenderP. Clarke
6DefenderE. Monthe
2DefenderL. O'Connor6.8
18DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
35MidfielderD. Lloyd
7MidfielderK. Morris
22MidfielderP. Lewis
14ForwardK. Woolery6.5
Barrow3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Dixon
24DefenderK. Ntlhe
5DefenderM. Platt
31DefenderB. Thomas
28MidfielderC. Taylor
42MidfielderO. Banks
3MidfielderP. Brough
16MidfielderT. Beadling
27MidfielderB. Barry
33ForwardL. James
9ForwardS. Quigley

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Tranmere have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Barrow show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Tranmere

WLDLLL

Barrow

LWLLDW

Tranmere vs Barrow Head to Head Results

Tranmere and Barrow have met 3 times — Tranmere won 2, Barrow won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Tranmere leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (6 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.

2

Tranmere

0

Drawn

1

Barrow

Goals: 6Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (3)

29 Dec 2025Tranmere1 – 3Barrow
9 Dec 2025Barrow0 – 3Tranmere
7 Oct 2025Barrow1 – 2Tranmere
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026