Match Previews

country flag League 2 Round Play-Off Final
Newport County vs. Tranmere Rovers
Sat 25 May 2019 15:00
Referee
R. Joyce
Weather at KO
weather icon Partly Cloudy  24oC | Precip: 0% (0 mm) | Wind 4 m/s
Travel Info Newport County
3 hours coach
Distance
217 KM (Distance Matrix)
Venue
Neutral
Travel Info Tranmere Rovers
4 hours coach
Distance
355 KM (Distance Matrix)

Newport County

Last updated: Sat 25 May 2019 15:47
In Brief

Exiles see off Mansfield Town on penalties to reach Wembley; no new injury concerns; Nick Townsend sidelined.

Looking Back

Newport County beat Mansfield Town 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Field Mill.

The tie had ended goal-less after extra time and finished 1-1 on aggregate. The Exiles are now unbeaten in a dozen games.

Manager Michael Flynn made one change to his starting line-up with Joss Labadie returning from a gashed ankle.

He was preferred to Matty Dolan, who dropped to the bench. Will Randall was preferred to loanee Tyreeq Bakinson on the bench.

Looking Ahead

Flynn has no new injury concerns and is likely to stick with the same side after such a strong performance at Mansfield.

Nick Townsend (bicep) isn't expected to be fit until next season otherwise the Exiles have a full squad.

Points of Interest

The two sides have met just four times previously, with three draws and a Newport win at Prenton Park in September last year. There have been just three goals scored in those four meetings.

Tranmere Rovers

Last updated: Sat 25 May 2019 15:47
In Brief

Rovers see off Forest Green Rovers over two-legs to reach Wembley; no new injury concerns; trio sidelined.

Looking Back

Tranmere Rovers claimed a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their play-off semi-final with Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn.

Manager Micky Mellon named an unchanged starting line-up last time out.

He made just one change on the bench with Paul Mullin returning after shaking off a knock.

He was preferred to loanee Ben Pringle, who was left out of the squad.

Looking Ahead

Mellon has no new injury concerns and is likely to stick with the same side after such a strong performance at Forest Green.

A long-term hamstring injury is expected to keep Ishmael Miller sidelined.

Evan Gumbs and Mark Ellis are set to miss the rest of 2019 with long-term knee injuries.

Points of Interest

The two sides have met just four times previously, with three draws and a Newport win at Prenton Park in September last year. There have been just three goals scored in those four meetings.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Ben Kennedy (sp) (Midfielder, Stevenage, Loan ended)
Transfer out
  • Luke McCullough (r) (Midfielder, Doncaster Rovers, Loan ended)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Ben Kennedy (sp) (Midfielder, Stevenage, Loan ended)

Tranmere Rovers

Last updated: Sat 25 May 2019 15:47
In Brief

Rovers see off Forest Green Rovers over two-legs to reach Wembley; no new injury concerns; trio sidelined.

Looking Back

Tranmere Rovers claimed a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their play-off semi-final with Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn.

Manager Micky Mellon named an unchanged starting line-up last time out.

He made just one change on the bench with Paul Mullin returning after shaking off a knock.

He was preferred to loanee Ben Pringle, who was left out of the squad.

Looking Ahead

Mellon has no new injury concerns and is likely to stick with the same side after such a strong performance at Forest Green.

A long-term hamstring injury is expected to keep Ishmael Miller sidelined.

Evan Gumbs and Mark Ellis are set to miss the rest of 2019 with long-term knee injuries.

Points of Interest

The two sides have met just four times previously, with three draws and a Newport win at Prenton Park in September last year. There have been just three goals scored in those four meetings.

Suspended
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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability)
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Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Luke McCullough (r) (Midfielder, Doncaster Rovers, Loan ended)

Key

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Support players
75% - Chance of availability
Artificial Pitch
Universal Player Grid
Squad Confirmed
Played in Cup fixture
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Team Strength*

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*Based on Available Players
Game Score
Round 7
Oldham Athletic - Newport County 0 - 1
Round 13
Tranmere Rovers - Macclesfield Town 1 - 0
Round 18
Milton Keynes Dons - Macclesfield Town 2 - 0
Round 38
Mansfield Town - Lincoln City 1 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Newport County - Mansfield Town 1 - 1
Tranmere Rovers - Forest Green Rovers 1 - 0
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Forest Green Rovers - Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1
Round Play-Off Final
Newport County - Tranmere Rovers 0 - 1
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