Tranmere1|3
League TwoPrenton Park • BirkenheadMonday, December 29, 2025 @ 19:45Full Time
League TwoBarrow
Match Livescore
Full Time: 1 - 3
4'
Niall Canavan
Yellow Card
G
8'
B. Jackson
Goal (Assist: I. Fletcher)
G
18'
C. Raglan
Goal
G
32'
I. Fletcher
Goal
35'
Rekeem Harper
Yellow Card
Jordan Turnbull
Yellow Card
40'
P. Brough
Goal (Assist: J. Turnbull)
50'
G
C. Norman (in)
K. Dennis (out)
57'
⇄
P. Brough (in)
E. Bristow (out)
57'
⇄
J. Turnbull (in)
J. Ironside (out)
57'
⇄
⇄
58'
J. Gordon (in)
I. Cameron (out)
64'
Niall Canavan
Yellow Card
64'
Niall Canavan
Red Card
⇄
66'
I. Fletcher (in)
L. Shipley (out)
⇄
77'
B. Winterbottom (in)
W. Stanway (out)
B. Blacker (in)
J. Davison (out)
78'
⇄
Nathan Smith
Yellow Card
84'
90+7
Scott Smith
Yellow Card
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 06/01/18
National LeagueBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw - 07/03/17National LeagueBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams2 - 1BarrowHome win
- 09/01/16National LeagueBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams3 - 4TranmereAway win
- 29/12/20League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 05/02/22League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 29/12/22League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 2TranmereAway win
- 06/01/24League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 0BarrowHome win
- 21/04/25League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 09/12/25League TwoBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams0 - 3TranmereAway win
- 07/10/25
EFL TrophyBarrowvsTranmereCurrent fixture teams1 - 2TranmereAway win - 09/09/17National LeagueTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 0TranmereHome win
- 09/08/16National LeagueTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams2 - 0TranmereHome win
- 25/02/17
FA TrophyTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams5 - 1TranmereHome win - 13/10/15National LeagueTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams0 - 1BarrowAway win
- 24/04/21League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 0TranmereHome win
- 26/12/21League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams2 - 0TranmereHome win
- 01/10/22League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 0TranmereHome win
- 05/08/23League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 2BarrowAway win
- 29/12/24League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 29/12/25League TwoTranmerevsBarrowCurrent fixture teams1 - 3BarrowAway win
Tranmere • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 03/03/26League TwoNewport CountyvsTranmere1 - 3LossAway
- 28/02/26League TwoCrewevsTranmere1 - 2LossAway
- 21/02/26League TwoNotts CountyvsTranmere0 - 5LossAway
- 17/02/26League TwoTranmerevsAccrington ST0 - 1LossHome
- 14/02/26League TwoTranmerevsCrawley Town2 - 0WinHome
- 07/02/26League TwoGillinghamvsTranmere1 - 2LossAway
Barrow • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 28/02/26League TwoBarrowvsGillingham0 - 1LossHome
- 21/02/26League TwoFleetwood TownvsBarrow2 - 3LossAway
- 17/02/26League TwoBarrowvsHarrogate Town0 - 1LossHome
- 14/02/26League TwoBarrowvsColchester1 - 0WinHome
- 10/02/26League TwoShrewsburyvsBarrow1 - 2LossAway
- 07/02/26League TwoNotts CountyvsBarrow1 - 2LossAway
Lineups & Coaches
Tranmere
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Andrew Crosby• Head CoachStarting XI
- 131:1J. MurphyGoalkeeper
- 22:3C. NormanDefender
- 52:2N. SmithDefender
- 42:1J. TurnbullDefender
- 143:4J. JosephMidfielder
- 83:3S. FinleyMidfielder
- 243:2B. Blacker
- 33:1P. BroughMidfielder
- 74:2C. WhitakerForward
- 254:1T. HarrisForward
- 185:1C. JenningsForward
Substitutes
- 12J. BarrettGoalkeeper
- 6R. SmallwoodMidfielder
- 9K. DennisForward
- 10J. DavisonForward
- 23E. BristowDefender
- 29J. IronsideForward
- 42N. KennehMidfielder
Barrow
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Andrew Whing• Head CoachStarting XI
- 311:1B. WinterbottomGoalkeeper
- 42:3M. WilliamsDefender
- 52:2C. RaglanDefender
- 62:1N. CanavanDefender
- 343:4B. WhitfieldMidfielder
- 453:3R. HarperMidfielder
- 143:2C. McCannMidfielder
- 73:1B. JacksonMidfielder
- 84:2S. SmithForward
- 204:1I. Fletcher
- 255:1J. GordonForward
Substitutes
- 1W. StanwayGoalkeeper
- 21J. EaringMidfielder
- 27D. WorrallMidfielder
- 3L. ShipleyDefender
- 18I. CameronForward
- 23C. MahoneyForward
Injuries & Suspensions
TranmereNo major absentees reported.
BarrowNo major absentees reported.
Quick Match Facts
- When is Tranmere vs Barrow?
The match is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025 at 19:45 at the Prenton Park, Birkenhead. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Tranmere are set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, while Barrow are expected to use 3-4-2-1. - Who is the match referee?
Elliott Swallow, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 23 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Tranmere are currently higher in the table at position 19.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley |  | 35 | 23 | 69 |
| 2 | Cambridge United |  | 34 | 22 | 64 |
| 3 | Milton Keynes Dons |  | 34 | 29 | 62 |
| 4 | Swindon Town |  | 35 | 16 | 62 |
| 5 | Notts County |  | 34 | 19 | 61 |
| 6 | Chesterfield |  | 35 | 11 | 56 |
| 7 | Crewe |  | 35 | 11 | 56 |
| 8 | Grimsby |  | 34 | 11 | 55 |
| 9 | Salford City |  | 34 | 1 | 55 |
| 10 | Barnet |  | 35 | 7 | 53 |
| 11 | Walsall |  | 34 | 5 | 53 |
| 12 | Colchester |  | 34 | 10 | 49 |
| 13 | Fleetwood Town |  | 34 | 2 | 48 |
| 14 | Oldham |  | 33 | 6 | 46 |
| 15 | Accrington ST |  | 34 | 1 | 46 |
| 16 | Gillingham |  | 33 | 0 | 44 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury |  | 35 | -20 | 38 |
| 18 | Cheltenham |  | 33 | -21 | 36 |
| 19 | Tranmere | | 35 | -15 | 35 |
| 20 | Bristol Rovers |  | 34 | -24 | 31 |
| 21 | Crawley Town |  | 35 | -23 | 28 |
| 22 | Newport County |  | 35 | -26 | 28 |
| 23 | Barrow | | 33 | -18 | 27 |
| 24 | Harrogate Town |  | 35 | -27 | 27 |