Tranmere lineup vs Cheltenham

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Tranmere's expected lineup vs Cheltenham, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 15 matches): Male (8); Senior (13), Slater (12), Smith (11), Faulkner (9); Vaulks (13), Ince (13), Conlon (11), Whitaker (11); Ironside (11), Okoro (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Crawley Town match on 24 Oct.

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Tranmere predicted lineup vs Cheltenham

MOST USED XI

Tranmere's expected lineup at home to Cheltenham in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 15 official matches: Male in goal, a back four of Senior, Slater, Smith and Faulkner, and Ironside and Okoro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 15 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Tranmere, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Tranmere are 13th in the L2 on 16 points from 13 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

D. Clarke, Tranmere manager
Head Coach
D. Clarke
EnglandSince Sept 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 12 of last 30
3-4-2-1
40%
4-2-3-1
37%
5-4-1
3%
3-5-2
3%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Tranmere Starting XI

Based on 15 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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  • WWooleryto Sligo RoversFree agentAUG '26
  • BBristowto Harrogate TownFree agentAUG '26
  • MMcGowanto Port ValeFree agentJUL '26
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What is Tranmere's expected lineup?
Tranmere's expected lineup at home to Cheltenham in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 15 official matches: Male in goal, a back four of Senior, Slater, Smith and Faulkner, and Ironside and Okoro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Male, Senior, Slater, Smith, Faulkner, Vaulks, Ince, Conlon, Whitaker, Ironside, Okoro.
Who started Tranmere's last match?
Tranmere's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the League Two (5-4-1): L. McGee, J. Senior, L. O'Connor, B. Faulkner, G. Nevett, J. Slater, D. Jones, W. Vaulks, T. Conlon, T. Ince, J. Ironside.
What was Tranmere's last result?
Tranmere drew with Crawley Town 1–1 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Tranmere last win?
Tranmere last won on 20 Oct 2026, beating Northampton 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Tranmere?
J. Ironside has taken the most penalties for Tranmere this season, scoring 1 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Tranmere this season?
T. Ince leads with 13 starts for Tranmere across all competitions this season.
What formation does Tranmere use most often?
Tranmere have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 15 matches this season.
Which Tranmere goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Harrison Male has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Tranmere this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Tranmere defender has started the most this season?
Joel Senior has made the most starts as defender for Tranmere this season, starting 13 matches.
Which Tranmere midfielder has started the most this season?
T. Ince has made the most starts as midfielder for Tranmere this season, starting 13 matches.
Which Tranmere forward has started the most this season?
Joe Ironside has made the most starts as forward for Tranmere this season, starting 11 matches.
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Goalkeepers

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Tranmere past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25League Two20th51
2023-24League Two16th57
2022-23League Two12th58
2021-22League Two9th75
2020-21League Two7th73
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