SM
Man Utd vs. Chelsea: 20 hrs 11 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
DR
League Two | Gameweek 28
Feb 7, 2023 at 7.45pm UK
The Keepmoat Stadium
TR

Doncaster
2 - 0
Tranmere

Close (62'), Hurst (65')
Lakin (34')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Hendry (33'), Walker (66'), Turnbull (74')

Preview: Doncaster Rovers vs. Tranmere Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Doncaster Rovers vs. Tranmere Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Two clash between Doncaster Rovers and Tranmere Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

With only one point separating the sides in the League Two table, Doncaster Rovers will welcome Tranmere Rovers to the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday for what promises to be a close-fought contest.

Rovers have lost their last three matches, while Tranmere have won only one of their previous five games.


Match preview

Although Doncaster currently sit in 15th place, they will be harbouring hopes of mounting a playoff push, with five points separating them from the top seven.

They also have the advantage of boasting at least one game in hand over the majority of the teams above them in the table, but if they are to close the gap to the playoffs, they need to improve upon their recent form after suffering three consecutive defeats.

Rovers looked set to play out a goalless draw against Hartlepool United at the weekend until their opponents snatched all three points following Daniel Dodds's 88th-minute winner.

Having only kept one clean sheet in their 13 home league games this season, Danny Schofield's side will be looking for a resolute defensive display on Tuesday.

The first goal could be particularly crucial for Rovers, who have won all nine league matches this term where they have opened the scoring.

Meanwhile, Tranmere are one place and one point above Doncaster, and like their opponents, they will be targeting a playoff place despite currently sitting in the bottom half of the table.

In their most recent outing, goals from Kane Hemmings and Kieron Morris were not enough to prevent Tranmere from falling to a 3-2 defeat in their away meeting with Stockport County.

If they are to reduce the four-point deficit to the top seven, they will need to start consistently winning games, after recording just one success in their previous five matches.

Tranmere's away form has also hindered their recent progress, with their last nine competitive away games yielding only one victory.

However, Micky Mellon's do have the chance to complete a league double over Doncaster after thrashing Tuesday's opponents 3-0 on Boxing Day.

Doncaster Rovers League Two form:

Tranmere Rovers League Two form:


Team News

Doncaster are expected to be without the services of Ollie Younger, Adam Long and Jon Taylor due to injury issues.

Tommy Rowe returned from a spell on the sidelines to feature as a substitute against Hartlepool, and he could be given a place in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest.

After being brought into the lineup for their first starts in a Doncaster shirt on Saturday, January arrivals James Brown and Caolan Lavery are expected to retain their place in the side.

As for the visitors, Regan Hendry arrived on loan from Forest Green Rovers on transfer deadline day, and after making his debut as a substitute at the weekend, he could be given a starting berth for the midweek encounter.

Jay Turner-Cooke also joined the club on the final day of the January window, and although he was not in the squad for the defeat to Stockport, the Newcastle United loanee could be on the bench on Tuesday.

Another January signing, Harvey Saunders, has started his first two games for the club, and he will continue his fledgling forward partnership with Hemmings.

Doncaster Rovers possible starting lineup:
Mitchell; Anderson, Williams, Nelson; Brown, Close, Biggns, Maxwelll; Lavery, Hurst, Miller

Tranmere Rovers possible starting lineup:
Hewelt; Dacres-Cogley, Davies, Turnbull, Bristow; Morris, Hendry, O'Connor, Hawkes; Saunders, Hemmings


We say: Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Tranmere Rovers

Although Tranmere cruised to a 3-0 victory when the two sides met on Boxing Day, they have won only one of their last seven away league games, and we think that they will have to settle for a point from Tuesday's away trip.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting over 1.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Over 1.5:data


body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__505954 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-06-05 13:10:20:
html db last update - 2024-06-05 13:10:20 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Saturday's League Two predictions including Leyton Orient vs. Doncaster
Pain for Guardiola! Champions Man City shocked by Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium
The Porto plan: Real Madrid goalkeeper to be part of £67m swap?
Saturday's FA Cup predictions including Northampton vs. Kettering
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Port Vale149322315830
2Walsall1382326141226
3Notts County1475222121026
4Doncaster RoversDoncaster148242016426
5Crewe AlexandraCrewe137331612424
6Chesterfield1457228151322
7Bradford CityBradford146442015522
8MK Dons146352116521
9BarrowBarrow146351511421
10Grimsby Town147071825-721
11Gillingham146261512320
12Salford City145541416-220
13AFC Wimbledon11614189919
14Newport CountyNewport146171824-619
15Fleetwood TownFleetwood134631915418
16Cheltenham TownCheltenham145271821-317
17Harrogate TownHarrogate144371119-815
18Bromley133551517-214
19Tranmere RoversTranmere13355816-814
20Accrington StanleyAccrington133461522-713
21Colchester UnitedColchester132651620-412
22Swindon TownSwindon142661520-512
23Carlisle UnitedCarlisle1422101228-168
24Morecambe141491225-137
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Erling Haaland's record vs. Bournemouth

1

EH

Team News: Man Utd vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

2

TN

Reports suggest Audi-Sauber seals Bortoleto deal

NEW

3

RS

Best ever - Slot's record-breaking start to life as Liverpool boss confirmed

NEW

4

BE

Bournemouth vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings

5

BV

Phil Foden's record vs. Bournemouth

6

PF

What's next for Ruud? Man United players 'make feelings clear' on Van Nistelrooy

7

WN

Slot at the summit: Liverpool top the table with comeback Brighton win

8

SA

Team News: Barcelona vs. Espanyol injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

9

TN

Pain for Guardiola! Champions Man City shocked by Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium

10

PF


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .