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Southend vs Tranmere

Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, Essex9 March 2021 at 19:00
02
Referee: T. Robinson

Match Events

Southend
Tranmere
Kick Off
8′
P. Lewis

assist: K. Woolery

24′
G. Ray

assist: L. Feeney

Half Time
E. AcquahB. Goodship
46′
T. CliffordS. Hart
46′
John White55′
J. DemetriouK. Taylor
69′
R. HolmesA. Nathaniel-George
69′
83′
K. MorrisD. Nugent
Reeco Hackett-Fairchild86′
87′
D. LloydL. Ridehalgh
N. FergusonA. McCormack
88′
90+3′
C. MacDonaldC. Taylor
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal3
8Total Shots11
3Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox1
10Fouls6
2Corner Kicks7
2Offsides1
37%Ball Possession63%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
311Total passes517
189Passes accurate387
61%Passes %75%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southend is —, compared to 6.61 for Tranmere. 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. Southend's highest-rated starter is —, while Tranmere's best-rated player is L. O'Connor (6.83).

Defensive Solidity

Southend deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. 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

Southend field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere's 5 rated 6.38. 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

Southend start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Tranmere 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 —% for Southend and 73% for Tranmere. 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

Southend's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Tranmere. 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 Southend's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tranmere average 27.5 (youngest: L. O'Connor (25), oldest: K. Woolery (30)). 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

Southend's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 10 for Tranmere. 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.

Southend4-3-34-2-3-1Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
46Montgom.48White8Dieng2Bwomono6Cordner12Clifford24Demetri.44Ferguson30Holmes17Hackett.18Acquah1Davies26Clarke21Ray2O'Connor18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd7Morris22Lewis14Woolery

Substitutes

Coach: M. Molesley

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

SouthendPosition StrengthTranmere
Avg Rating
6.61
Defender (4 v 4)6.83
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (3 v 5)6.38
0G 0A0G 0A
Southend4-3-3
46GoalkeeperJ. Montgomery
48DefenderJ. White
2DefenderE. Bwomono
6DefenderT. Cordner
12DefenderT. Clifford
8MidfielderT. Dieng
24MidfielderJ. Demetriou
44MidfielderN. Ferguson
30ForwardR. Holmes
17ForwardR. Hackett-Fairchild
18ForwardE. Acquah
Tranmere4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
21DefenderG. Ray
2DefenderL. O'Connor6.8
18DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
35MidfielderD. Lloyd
7MidfielderK. Morris
14MidfielderK. Woolery6.4
22ForwardP. Lewis

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Southend 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by P. Lewis 8′, G. Ray 24′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Southend had 37% possession while Tranmere held 63%. Southend had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Tranmere. Southend made 5 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Southend vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Southend
2
wins
Drawn
2
Tranmere
1
wins
Total goals
8 · 1.6/match
Both scored
2/5 · 40%
Over 2.5
1/5 · 20%

Recent Form

Southend

LWLWWD

Tranmere

DLWLDL

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.

Southend2wins
0draws4 meetings
Tranmere2wins

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

25%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Southend.

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 28.6%Draw 30.9%Away 46.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.102.15
Max3.593.302.21
Over 2.5: 40.0%Under 2.5: 66.7%
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 market26.9%29.3%43.8%
Public market27.1%28.8%44.1%

Southend vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (46%)

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.

SouthendHalf-time:02Tranmere
8Shots11
2Shots on target4

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
09/03/21Southend0–2Tranmere3.50/3.23/2.17
24/10/20Tranmere2–0Southend1.58/3.96/5.80
22/11/14Tranmere1–2Southend3.02/3.31/2.41
11/04/15Southend1–0Tranmere1.62/3.83/6.38

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: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

Away Record: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026