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Notts County vs Tranmere

Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire26 August 2023 at 15:00
Referee: T. Parsons

Match Events

Notts County
Tranmere
Kick Off
D. McGoldrick

assist: D. Crowley

12′
20′Charlie Jolley
30′Paul Lewis
Half Time
50′Josef Yarney
Daniel Crowley56′
Matt Palmer60′
C. Rawlinson

assist: M. Palmer

65′
66′
K. DennisS. Taylor
A. NemaneO. Adebayo-Rowling
67′
C. RawlinsonA. Baldwin
67′
67′
K. MorrisJ. Hawkes
M. PalmerJ. O'Brien
71′
D. McGoldrickC. Scott
71′
D. CrowleyS. Austin
72′
72′
C. JolleyK. Hemmings
72′
J. YarneyR. McAlear
88′
J. Hawkes

assist: P. Lewis

Kyle Cameron90+8′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal3
17Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots5
11Shots insidebox8
6Shots outsidebox4
6Fouls8
11Corner Kicks3
1Offsides3
60%Ball Possession40%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
653Total passes435
595Passes accurate367
91%Passes %84%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Notts County is 7.04, compared to 6.90 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. Notts County's highest-rated starter is J. Jones (7.05), while Tranmere's best-rated player is L. McGee (7.22).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Notts County have contributed 9 goals and 9 assists this season, led by J. Jones (8G). Tranmere's starters account for 8 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by C. Jennings (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Notts County deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere's 4-man backline averaging 6.94. 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

Notts County field 4 midfielders averaging 7.04, versus Tranmere's 3 rated 6.80. 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

Notts County start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Tranmere averaging 6.64. 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 81% for Notts County and 66% 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

Notts County's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 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 Notts County's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: J. Jones (28), oldest: M. Palmer (30)), while Tranmere average 32.5 (youngest: L. McGee (30), oldest: K. Dennis (35)). 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

Notts County's starters average 33 league appearances each, versus 18 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.

Notts County3-4-34-3-3Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Stone5Rawlins.2Brindley4Cameron11Nemane18Palmer16Bostock10Jones7Crowley9Langsta.17McGoldr.1McGee21Yarney5Davies6Turnbull16Merrie22Lewis8Hendry18Jennings14Dennis12Jolley7Morris

Substitutes

Coach: L. Williams

Substitutes

Coach: I. Dawes

Notts CountyPosition StrengthTranmere
7.04
Avg Rating
6.90
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.22
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (3 v 4)6.94
0G 0A0G 1A
7.04Midfielder (4 v 3)6.80
9G 9A4G 3A
Forward (3 v 3)6.64
0G 0A4G 1A
Notts County3-4-3
26GoalkeeperA. Stone
5DefenderC. Rawlinson
2DefenderR. Brindley
4DefenderK. Cameron
11MidfielderA. Nemane
18MidfielderM. Palmer7.01G5A
16MidfielderJ. Bostock
10MidfielderJ. Jones7.08G4A
7ForwardD. Crowley
9ForwardM. Langstaff
17ForwardD. McGoldrick
Tranmere4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. McGee7.2
21DefenderJ. Yarney
5DefenderT. Davies
6DefenderJ. Turnbull6.91A
16DefenderC. Merrie
22MidfielderP. Lewis
8MidfielderR. Hendry
18MidfielderC. Jennings6.84G3A
14ForwardK. Dennis6.64G1A
12ForwardC. Jolley
7ForwardK. Morris

Match Summary

Notts County defeated Tranmere 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2023. Goals were scored by D. McGoldrick 12′, C. Rawlinson 65′, J. Hawkes 88′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Notts County had 60% possession while Tranmere held 40%. Notts County had 17 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Tranmere. Notts County made 5 substitutions, Tranmere made 4.

Rivalry since 2011

Notts County vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Notts County
6
wins
Drawn
3
Tranmere
4
wins
Total goals
40 · 3.1/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Notts County

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Tranmere

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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

Notts County dominates

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

Notts County5wins
1draws8 meetings
Tranmere2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.3

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (60%) — the odds may underestimate Notts County.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.0%

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 64.2%Draw 23.7%Away 18.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.503.904.80
Max1.604.435.75
Over 2.5: 60.6%Under 2.5: 45.5%
Market favourite:Notts County · Heavy 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 market60.2%21.8%18.0%
Public market61.1%22.2%16.7%
Δ0.9%0.4%1.3%

Notts County vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Notts County
Result vs. Market: Notts County (64%)

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.

Notts CountyHalf-time:10Tranmere
17Shots12
6Shots 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
21/02/26Notts County5–0Tranmere1.66/3.75/4.75
30/08/25Tranmere1–2Notts County2.26/3.16/3.19
22/02/25Notts County2–1Tranmere1.58/4.12/5.36
10/08/24Tranmere0–0Notts County2.41/3.60/2.70
01/01/24Tranmere4–2Notts County3.11/3.71/2.14
26/08/23Notts County2–1Tranmere1.56/4.22/5.30
23/02/19Tranmere1–0Notts County2.15/3.33/3.57
15/12/18Notts County3–2Tranmere3.12/3.69/2.24

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: Notts County

W 211D 159L 228
Over 2.552
Goals scored789

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