Notts Co vs Tranmere: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Notts County prepare to host Tranmere Rovers on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Notts County, currently 5th in the standings with 58 points from 32 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Tranmere Rovers, sitting 17th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Notts County and Tranmere Rovers have favored Notts County, with Tranmere Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Shrewsbury, Notts County recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Belshaw, Bedeau, Platt, Macari, Jones, Tangen, Norburn, Tsaroulla, Grant, Iorpenda, Dennis. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Tranmere Rovers's last outing came against Accrington Stanley, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Marosi, Brough, Smith, Negru, Patrick, Warrington, Finley, Plant, Obiero, Whitaker, Ironside. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Notts County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Notts County and Tranmere Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Notts County's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Tranmere Rovers's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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