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Tranmere predicted lineup vs WalsallMOST USED XI

Tranmere's expected lineup at home to Walsall in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: McGee in goal, a back four of Senior, Smith, Slater 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 13 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 73% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 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.

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D. Clarke
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 13 of last 30
3-4-2-1
43%
3-4-1-2
27%
4-2-3-1
17%
3-5-1-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 73% of matches.

Most Common Tranmere Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

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

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Tranmere

What is Tranmere's expected lineup?
Tranmere's expected lineup at home to Walsall in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: McGee in goal, a back four of Senior, Smith, Slater 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): McGee, Senior, Smith, Slater, Faulkner, Vaulks, Ince, Conlon, Whitaker, Ironside, Okoro.
Who started Tranmere's last match?
Tranmere's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): L. McGee, J. Senior, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, J. Slater, W. Vaulks, S. Finley, D. Jones, T. Ince, Charlie Jay Whitaker, J. Ironside.
What was Tranmere's last result?
Tranmere drew with Exeter City 0–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Tranmere last win?
Tranmere last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Oldham 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Tranmere?
J. Ironside has taken the most penalties for Tranmere this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Tranmere this season?
J. Senior leads with 7 starts for Tranmere across all competitions this season.
What formation does Tranmere use most often?
Tranmere have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Tranmere goalkeeper has started the most this season?
L. McGee has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Tranmere this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Tranmere defender has started the most this season?
Joel Senior has made the most starts as defender for Tranmere this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Tranmere midfielder has started the most this season?
T. Ince has made the most starts as midfielder for Tranmere this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Tranmere forward has started the most this season?
Joe Ironside has made the most starts as forward for Tranmere this season, starting 6 matches.
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