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Accrington Stanley falls to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park
Birkenhead, Merseyside – Tranmere Rovers defeated Accrington Stanley 1-0 at Prenton Park in a League Two matchday 22 clash. Despite dominating possession (63% to Accrington’s 37%), the game was characterized by a lack of clinical finishing from both sides.
The lone goal of the match came in the 49th minute, courtesy of Sean Whalley for Accrington Stanley. Although Accrington managed more shots on target (5 to 2), Tranmere’s superior possession and overall control of the game allowed them to dictate the flow of the match.
The match was a tense affair, with numerous fouls committed by both teams (12 by Accrington and 9 by Tranmere) and a total of three yellow cards issued; two to Accrington and one to Tranmere.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 46 J. O’Brien Whitmarsh came in and A. Henderson went out., at minute 77 T. Walton came in and S. Whalley went out., at minute 87 C. O’Brien came in and L. Coyle went out.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 52 K. Dennis came in and J. Davison went out., at minute 53 C. Wood came in and J. Garrett went out., at minute 63 R. Hendry came in and C. Merrie went out., at minute 63 J. Hawkes came in and L. O’Connor went out., at minute 90 S. Mather came in and S. Finley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tranmere
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