Venue: Accrington Stanley
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In a thrilling encounter at Accrington Stanley, Tranmere Rovers managed to claw back from a three-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw. The match began with Accrington taking an early lead, with Ben Woods scoring in the first minute. Tranmere struggled to find their rhythm, and by the 24th minute, they found themselves 2-0 down after a header from Tyler Walton. Just before halftime, Josh Woods extended Accrington's lead to 3-0, leaving Tranmere with a mountain to climb in the second half. Under the guidance of manager Andy Crosby, who took over in February 2025, Tranmere showed resilience and determination. The second half saw a tactical shift, with Crosby making key substitutions that changed the dynamics of the game. Omari Patrick's stunning free-kick in the 78th minute sparked hope for the visitors. Kristian Dennis then narrowed the gap further with a brilliant strike from outside the box in the 87th minute. As the match entered stoppage time, Tranmere's persistence paid off. Omari Patrick, who was instrumental throughout the game, scored a sensational equalizer in the 101st minute, sending the away fans into raptures. This result leaves Tranmere in 21st place in the League Two standings, just above Accrington Stanley, who are in 22nd. Tranmere's recent form has been a mixed bag, with this draw adding to their tally of 10 wins, 14 draws, and 18 losses this season. Their previous encounter with Accrington Stanley ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat at Prenton Park, making this comeback even more significant. The Rovers will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next fixture against Doncaster Rovers. With the league nearing its conclusion, every point is crucial in their battle to climb the table and secure safety.
Luke McGee, Connor Wood (Tom Davies 32), Lee O'Connor, Jordan Turnbull (Samuel Taylor 69), Chris Merrie (Kieron Morris 46), Sam Finley, Regan Hendry, Josh Hawkes (Zak Bradshaw 69), Omari Patrick, Connor Jennings (Josh Davison 46), Kristian Dennis,
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28/3 | Cheltenham Town | 2-0 | |||
1/4 | Harrogate Town | 3-2 | |||
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18/4 | Doncaster Rovers | 0-3 | |||
21/4 | Barrow | 0-0 | |||
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