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Tranmere vs Bradford

Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside26 December 2020 at 15:00
01
Referee: B. Toner

Match Events

Tranmere
Bradford
Kick Off
12′Gareth Evans
35′Connor Wood
Half Time
D. LloydK. Morris
57′
C. TaylorM. Ferrier
57′
59′
G. EvansC. Cooke
59′
C. DonaldsonH. Pritchard
62′
L. Novak

assist: L. Sutton

J. YoungK. Woolery
76′
C. MacDonaldP. Lewis
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots1
8Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox5
10Fouls9
8Corner Kicks8
0Offsides0
63%Ball Possession37%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
479Total passes278
376Passes accurate161
78%Passes %58%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Tranmere deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bradford's 4-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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bradford'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bradford 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.

Tranmere4-3-1-24-2-3-1Bradford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Davies26Clarke3Ridehal.4Nelson18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd11Taylor15Young9Vaughan1O'Donne.6O'Connor4O'Connor23Wood24Cousin-.17Evans22Sutton18Watt10Donalds.16Clarke9Novak

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

Substitutes

Coach: M. Trueman

TranmerePosition StrengthBradford
Tranmere4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
3DefenderL. Ridehalgh
4DefenderS. Nelson
18DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
35MidfielderD. Lloyd
15MidfielderJ. Young
11ForwardC. Taylor
9ForwardJ. Vaughan
Bradford4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperR. O'Donnell
6DefenderA. O'Connor
4DefenderP. O'Connor
23DefenderC. Wood
24DefenderF. Cousin-Dawson
17MidfielderG. Evans
22MidfielderL. Sutton
18MidfielderE. Watt
16MidfielderB. Clarke
9MidfielderL. Novak
10ForwardC. Donaldson

Match Summary

Bradford defeated Tranmere 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by L. Novak 62′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Tranmere had 63% possession while Bradford held 37%. Tranmere had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Bradford. Tranmere made 4 substitutions, Bradford made 2.

Rivalry since 2013

Tranmere vs Bradford Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Tranmere
5
wins
Drawn
1
Bradford
5
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.1/match
Both scored
5/11 · 45%
Over 2.5
4/11 · 36%

Recent Form

Tranmere

DLWLDL

Bradford

WDDDLW

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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
1draws10 meetings
Bradford5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 43.0%Draw 29.7%Away 33.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.203.00
Max2.373.493.07
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
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 market40.8%27.7%31.5%
Public market40.9%27.7%31.4%

Tranmere vs Bradford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bradford
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (43%)

Result differed from 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:00Bradford
12Shots9
5Shots on target3

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
15/03/25Bradford0–1Tranmere1.60/3.69/6.05
12/10/24Tranmere0–2Bradford2.66/3.27/2.64
29/03/24Bradford2–0Tranmere2.11/3.57/3.33
03/10/23Tranmere2–1Bradford3.19/3.38/2.25
14/02/23Bradford2–0Tranmere2.44/3.16/3.12
13/09/22Tranmere1–2Bradford2.53/3.15/2.95
15/04/22Bradford1–1Tranmere2.65/3.07/2.89
23/11/21Tranmere2–1Bradford2.84/3.08/2.61
20/04/21Bradford0–1Tranmere2.72/3.16/2.70
26/12/20Tranmere0–1Bradford2.32/3.36/3.02

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 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Away Record: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026