PRE-SEASON
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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Tranmere
TRA
Est. 1884
Prenton Park
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L2
Head Coach
Andrew Crosby
Since Nov 2025
Transfers
In· 5
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 13 of last 30
3-4-2-1
43%
3-4-1-2
37%
5-3-2
7%
3-5-1-1
3%
3-4-1-2 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
Most Common Tranmere Starting XI
Based on 48 official matches last season
Pre-season: summer signings and departures may not be reflected yet.
13
Murphy
GK·22 starts
5
Smith
DEF·48 starts
3
Brough
DEF·39 starts
2
Norman
DEF·27 starts
7
Whitaker
MID·36 starts
8
Finley
MID·29 starts
14
Joseph
MID·23 starts
36
Smallwood
MID·22 starts
42
Kenneh
MID·20 starts
11
Patrick
FWD·33 starts
29
Ironside
FWD·28 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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Stats & Facts
Tranmere
- Who started Tranmere's last match?
- Tranmere's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League Two (3-4-2-1): N. Smith, C. Whitaker, S. Finley, J. Joseph, W. Tamen, E. Bristow, S. Negru, M. Marosi, K. Woolery, N. Kenneh, R. Watson.
- What was Tranmere's last result?
- Tranmere drew with Grimsby 1–1 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Tranmere last win?
- Tranmere last won on 21 Apr 2026, beating Cheltenham 3–1.
- Who has made the most starts for Tranmere this season?
- N. Smith leads with 48 starts for Tranmere across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Tranmere use most often?
- Tranmere have used a 3-4-2-1 in 23 of their 48 matches this season.
- Which Tranmere goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- J. Murphy has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Tranmere this season, starting 22 matches.
- Which Tranmere defender has started the most this season?
- N. Smith has made the most starts as defender for Tranmere this season, starting 48 matches.
- Which Tranmere midfielder has started the most this season?
- C. Whitaker has made the most starts as midfielder for Tranmere this season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Tranmere forward has started the most this season?
- O. Patrick has made the most starts as forward for Tranmere this season, starting 33 matches.
Squad · 27 players