Tranmere Rovers v Northampton Town: the preview
Tranmere Rovers meet Northampton Town at Prenton Park, Wednesday 6:45am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Tranmere Rovers 16, Northampton Town 17, 12 drawn from 45 meetings.
The big picture
Tranmere Rovers come in 14th on the ladder with 19 points; Northampton Town are 19th on 15. Tranmere Rovers have the higher position to protect.
Tranmere Rovers are 4–3–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Northampton Town are 3–5–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Tranmere Rovers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Cheltenham Town 3–1.
Northampton Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oldham Athletic 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 45 times on our records since 1967: Tranmere Rovers 16, Northampton Town 17, 12 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Tranmere Rovers won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Tranmere Rovers by 4 goals in 2002-03 (4–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Tranmere Rovers have the edge.
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