Tranmere Rovers v Yeovil Town Match Preview

All the pre match news and information as Yeovil Town make the long journey north to Prenton Park on Saturday in Coca-Cola League One as Rovers look to build on the vital 1-0 away win at Millwall last week in the first of two home matches in four days.

Saturday 26^th January 2008 - Kick-Off 3.00pm

Tranmere R Vs Yeovil Town

Coca-Cola League One at Prenton Park

After a much needed away win in London last week against Millwall, Rovers need to make the next two home results count as first Yeovil and then Gillingham visit Prenton Park in the space of four days this week.

Antony Kay's late header was enough to seal all three points in a 1-0 win last Saturday and the same result, if not the same performance will do Ronnie Moore's men again in the next week as they bid to get back into play-off contention.

The Glovers will be out for revenge after Rovers plundered a 94^th minute equaliser at Huish Park earlier in the season thanks to a Steve Davies free-kick. 

Marcus Stewart had fired Yeovil ahead early in the second half but with time running out for Rovers, Steve Davies made the most of his set-piece opportunity in fine style, curling an effort into the top corner and sending the travelling Superwhite Army wild with delight.

Rovers are unbeaten against the Glovers in the five meetings since they were promoted to League One three seasons ago and Ronnie's men will be hoping that record is still in tact at 5.00pm on Saturday afternoon, preferably with three points on the Board rather than one.

Without a win in 2008 until last Saturday, Rovers have struggled of late despite some relatively decent performances, particularly on the road so these next two home matches are vital if Tranmere are to mount any kind of late promotion challenge.

Perhaps Rovers can be boosted though by the fact that Yeovil have also failed to win in 2008 as well although they have played two less matches having not participated in the third round of the FA Cup.  Their latest result was a 0-0 home draw with Oldham last Saturday afternoon.

Hopefully a decent sized crowd can get down to Prenton Park, with Students able to take advantage of discounted prices for 17-22 year olds, to spur the Rovers on to what be another vital three points.

Enjoy the Game!

Ronnie Moore has doubts over Chris Greenacre (thigh strain) and Paul McLaren (knee) ahead of the game but Greenacre, who missed the two recent away trips to Hereford and Millwall may yet be available.

Steve Davies and Chris Shuker (cruciate ligaments) are both likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Referee - Mark Haywood (West Yorkshire)

Tranmere v Yeovil Town Head-to-Head

At Prenton Park:

P2 W2 D0 L0 F6 A2

Overall Record:

P4 W3 D1 L0 F10 A4

Tranmere Form Guide and Season Record

League Form Guide

Overall: WWLLLW  At Home: LLWWWL

Season Record

Overall:  P27 W10 D7 L10 F29 A28   At Home: P8 W6 D3 L4 F17 A11

Yeovil Town Form Guide and Season Record

League Form Guide

Overall: LWLLDD  At Home: DLWDLD

Season Record

Overall:  P27 W10 D7 L10 F25 A28   On the Road: P13 W4 D4 L5 F11 A13

LINK TO INFORMATION ON PRENTON PARK