Tranmere Rovers v Woking Match Preview
By Deadly Submarine
November 10 2006
All the pre-match team news and statistics ahead of Rovers’ home FA Cup First Round tie against non-league side Woking on Saturday. After a recent run of poor form in Cup competitions, Rovers will be looking to progress to the second round for the first time in three years.
TOTAL TRANMERE – Match Preview
Saturday 11th November 2006 – Kick-Off 3.00pm
FA Cup First Round at Prenton Park
By Deadly Submarine
Tranmere go into the first round of the FA Cup this Saturday in the hope that it will be third time lucky for them having failed to get past the first round for the past two seasons.
Last season, after taking an early lead through Chris Greenacre, Rovers eventually lost 2-1 to Bradford City at Valley Parade and a year earlier, a single goal from Peterborough at London Road was enough to Rovers exit the competition earlier than planned.
This season has paired Rovers with Nationwide Conference side Woking who currently sit in 12th place in the League but the game should not be seen as being any easier than the Bradford and Peterborough ties of recent years.
As the perpetrators of many a cup upset themselves against higher placed teams, Rovers know only too well that to underestimate any opponent can often be fatal and this game is no exception.
The two sides have never met before and the side from Surrey set up the tie with Rovers by beating Potter’s Bar 3-2 at home in the final qualifying round.
Whichever side progresses to the second round will learn who their next opponents will be when the second round draw takes place on Sunday afternoon, live on BBC1.
Latest Team News
Tranmere Rovers:
Rovers:
Rovers will be without Chris Shuker who serves a one-match suspension for five yellow cards so far this season.
In addition to Shuker’s absence, fellow winger Kevin Ellison (ankle), Robbie Stockdale, Calvin Zola (foot) and Steven Jennings (knee) are all unavailable as is youngster Ollie James (foot) although on loan right-back John Thompson has been given permission to play by Nottingham Forest.
Woking:
Woking are likely to be without winger Goma Lambu (knee) and Ian Selley (Achilles) but defender Gary McDonald (hamstring) is hoping to return to fitness in time to play.
Match Referee – Carl Boyeson (Yorkshire)
Current Form Guide
Tranmere Rovers
Last Six At Home – DDLWLW
Last Six Games – LWLWLW
Season Stats (At Home):
P9 W6 D2 L1 F14 A6
Season Stats (All Matches):
P17 W8 D4 L5 F20 A13
Woking
Last Six Away – WWWLLL
Last Six Games – DWLLWL
Season Stats (Away):
P9 W4 D1 L4 F11 A12
Season Stats (All Matches):
P18 W7 D4 L7 F24 A21
The Hotshots
Tranmere Rovers: Chris Greenacre – 5 Goals
Woking: Craig McAllister – 8 Goals
Tranmere Rovers Vs Woking
Head-to-Head
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Match Tickets and Travel Information
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Woking FC Web-links
Woking FC Official Website
Cardsweb (Independent Woking FC Site)
Woking FC Pics Website