Tranmere Rovers beat Stockport County in a dynamic encounter
Tranmere Rovers beat Stockport County 2-0 in a vibrant encounter at Edgeley Park, within Group 9 of the EFL Trophy group stage.
The first goal came in the 21st minute, scored by K. Dennis, assisted by T. Davies. Tranmere continued to press and in the 39th minute J. Hawkes extended the lead with a goal that finished a good move by C. Jennings.
The game had moments of tension. S. Finley received a yellow card in the 43rd minute, and Z. Bradshaw followed suit in the 50th. Control of the game was in the hands of Stockport County (58% possession), but Tranmere were more effective in attack, with 8 shots (6 on target).
The result leaves Tranmere with 3 points in Group 9, while Stockport County remain without a point in their first game.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 46 J. Turnbull came in and D. Drysdale went out., at minute 46 C. Norman came in and S. Finley went out., at minute 46 S. Solomon came in and C. Jennings went out., at minute 69 H. Saunders came in and S. Taylor went out., at minute 70 J. Davison came in and J. Hawkes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stockport County
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