Tranmere 1-3 Walsall - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Tranmere vs Walsall - result

Tranmere 1-3 Walsall in League Two at Prenton Park, Birkenhead on 17 January 2026. Scorers: Joe Ironside for Tranmere; Priestley Farquharson, Jamille Matt, Daniel Kanu for Walsall. In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere have won 1, Walsall 4, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Tranmere vs Walsall?

Tranmere 1-3 Walsall in League Two on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Prenton Park. Scorers: Joe Ironside for Tranmere; Priestley Farquharson, Jamille Matt, Daniel Kanu for Walsall.

Where was Tranmere vs Walsall played?

Tranmere vs Walsall was played at Prenton Park in Birkenhead, the home ground of Tranmere.

What is Tranmere's recent form?

Tranmere's last five results read L W L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Walsall's recent form?

Walsall's last five results read D W L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Walsall?

Across the last 6 meetings Tranmere have won 1, Walsall have won 4 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Walsall 4-2 Tranmere Rovers on 20 September 2025 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Tranmere?

Nathan Smith leads Tranmere with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Walsall?

Aaron Pressley leads Walsall with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Tranmere vs Walsall?

Darren Drysdale refereed Tranmere vs Walsall.

Tranmere vs Walsall - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
20 Sep 2025	League Two	Walsall vs Tranmere Rovers	4-2
11 Jan 2025	League Two	Walsall vs Tranmere Rovers	5-1
24 Aug 2024	League Two	Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall	1-0
6 Apr 2024	League Two	Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall	1-3
16 Dec 2023	League Two	Walsall vs Tranmere Rovers	1-0
14 Jan 2023	League Two	Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall	1-1

Tranmere 1-3 Walsall: match stats

Stat	Tranmere	Walsall
Possession	65%	35%
Shots	11	8
Shots on target	2	4
Corners	3	10
Fouls	12	11
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	8	13
Passes	336	178

Tranmere vs Walsall goals and red cards

Tranmere: J. Ironside 90'. Walsall: P. Farquharson 38', D. Kanu 45', J. Matt 65'.

Tranmere season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	12 of 24
Goals against	1.2	10 of 24
Shots	10.7	19 of 24
Shots on target	4	13 of 24
Fouls	11.5	11 of 24
Tackles	17	7 of 24
Passes	338.3	15 of 24
Corners	3.5	23 of 24

Tranmere player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Tom Ince (2), Jordan Davies (2), Charlie Whitaker (2).
Assists: Tom Ince (1), Jordan Turnbull (1), Joe Ironside (1).
Shots: Tom Ince (15), Jordan Davies (13), Zane Okoro (10).
Fouls: Joe Ironside (14), Joel Senior (8), Charlie Whitaker (8).

Walsall season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.7	1 of 24
Goals against	0.7	1 of 24
Shots	15.8	4 of 24
Shots on target	4.2	9 of 24
Fouls	11.8	8 of 24
Tackles	13	18 of 24
Passes	453	3 of 24
Corners	6.7	5 of 24

Walsall player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Aaron Pressley (5), James Connolly (1), Reece Smith (1).
Assists: Reece Smith (3), Courtney Clarke (1), Mason Hancock (1).
Shots: Aaron Pressley (22), Reece Smith (14), Courtney Clarke (14).
Fouls: Isaac Moore (16), Sven Sprangler (13), E. Ahui (10).