History of the Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Friday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was just last season, in August 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Dec | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 1-1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 2000/2001 | Mon 01 Jan | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 26 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 05 Feb | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 30 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Tranmere Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
The away form of Sheffield United however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The Blades's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Tranmere Rovers's total of 66 points from their 40 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Sheffield United's total of 65 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The Blades's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Tranmere Rovers, believes the FootyMad team. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Sheffield United | 7 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here