Date:26 Dec 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Prenton Park
Attendance:7,252

McGurk (57)
Power (62)
Inman (11)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Luke Murphy takes a shot. Owain Fon Williams makes a save. Corner taken by Max Clayton played to the near post, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ash Taylor by Harry Davis. Harry Davis receives a caution. Owain Fon Williams takes the free kick.

88mins Danny Holmes challenges Bradden Inman unfairly and gives away a free kick. Luke Murphy takes the free kick.

86mins The ball is sent over by Jake Cassidy. Joe Thompson replaces Andy Robinson.

85mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Andy Robinson, Harry Davis manages to make a clearance.

81mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Palmer by Luke Murphy. (Crewe) makes a substitution, with Chuks Aneke coming on for Abdul Osman. Owain Fon Williams takes the indirect free kick.

78mins Luke Murphy gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andy Robinson. Direct free kick taken by Max Power.

77mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Max Clayton. Ash Taylor takes the direct free kick.

76mins Gregor Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael O'Halloran. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Andy Robinson, clearance by Mark Ellis.

76mins Byron Moore delivers the ball, Donervorn Daniels makes a clearance.

75mins Luke Murphy takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Liam Palmer makes a clearance.

73mins Close range headed effort by Ash Taylor goes wide of the left-hand upright.

73mins Corner taken short by Andy Robinson.

72mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Adam McGurk played to the near post, clearance made by Max Clayton.

71mins Unfair challenge on Adam McGurk by Harry Davis results in a free kick. Free kick crossed by Andy Robinson, Adam Dugdale makes a clearance.

69mins Byron Moore on for Mathias Pogba. Max Clayton on for Lauri Dalla Valle.

69mins Jake Cassidy concedes a free kick for a foul on Mark Ellis. Adam Dugdale restarts play with the free kick.

67mins The offside flag is raised against Michael O'Halloran. Steve Phillips takes the free kick.

66mins Harry Davis produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the net.

64mins Zoumana Bakayogo concedes a free kick for a foul on Lauri Dalla Valle. Zoumana Bakayogo is booked. Luke Murphy takes the direct free kick.

62mins Max Power grabs a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the top right corner of the goal. Tranmere 2-1 Crewe.

62mins Corner taken right-footed by Andy Robinson, clearance made by Mark Ellis.

60mins Shot by Lauri Dalla Valle from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the goal.

59mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Adam McGurk on Luke Murphy. Adam Dugdale takes the direct free kick.

59mins Liam Palmer produces a left-footed shot from inside the box and strikes the post.

57mins Adam McGurk finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Tranmere 1-1 Crewe.Andy Robinson provided the assist for the goal.

55mins Luke Murphy produces a cross, Ash Taylor manages to make a clearance.

53mins Mathias Pogba concedes a free kick for a foul on Donervorn Daniels. Free kick taken by Owain Fon Williams.

53mins Max Power crosses the ball, Steve Phillips makes a save.

52mins Zoumana Bakayogo takes a shot. Steve Phillips makes a save.

50mins Gregor Robertson fouled by Danny Holmes, the ref awards a free kick. Gregor Robertson takes the free kick, The ball is crossed by Luke Murphy, Liam Palmer makes a clearance.

49mins Matt Tootle crosses the ball, Ash Taylor makes a clearance.

48mins Corner taken by Andy Robinson from the left by-line, Gregor Robertson makes a clearance.

45mins The official flags Mathias Pogba offside. Owain Fon Williams takes the indirect free kick.

44mins Mathias Pogba is adjudged to have handled the ball. Zoumana Bakayogo takes the free kick.

44mins The offside flag is raised against Zoumana Bakayogo. Indirect free kick taken by Steve Phillips.

43mins Adam McGurk crosses the ball, Adam Dugdale makes a clearance.

38mins Long range shot by Jake Cassidy goes wide right of the target.

37mins Foul by Luke Murphy on Adam McGurk, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Ash Taylor.

37mins Jake Cassidy challenges Abdul Osman unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Adam Dugdale.

35mins Michael O'Halloran takes a shot. Blocked by Harry Davis.

32mins The ball is crossed by Jake Cassidy, clearance made by Matt Tootle.

31mins Unfair challenge on Abdul Osman by Jake Cassidy results in a free kick. Free kick crossed by Luke Murphy, Owain Fon Williams makes a comfortable save.

30mins Mathias Pogba takes a shot. Zoumana Bakayogo manages to make a clearance.

25mins The ball is sent over by Max Power.

24mins A cross is delivered by Zoumana Bakayogo, Adam Dugdale makes a clearance. Corner taken short by Andy Robinson, clearance made by Mark Ellis.

23mins Andy Robinson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matt Tootle. Direct free kick taken by Adam Dugdale.

22mins Adam McGurk decides to take the corner short.

22mins Andy Robinson produces a cross, save by Steve Phillips.

20mins Andy Robinson sends in a cross.

17mins Handball decision goes against Lauri Dalla Valle. Owain Fon Williams restarts play with the free kick.

16mins The referee blows for offside against Mathias Pogba. Owain Fon Williams takes the free kick.

11mins Bradden Inman finds the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the top right corner of the goal. Tranmere 0-1 Crewe.

10mins Shot from a long way out by Zoumana Bakayogo goes wide of the left-hand post.

6mins Unfair challenge on Lauri Dalla Valle by Ash Taylor results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Luke Murphy.

5mins Lauri Dalla Valle challenges Donervorn Daniels unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ash Taylor.

4mins Andy Robinson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Steve Phillips restarts play with the free kick.

3mins The ball is crossed by Andy Robinson, clearance made by Matt Tootle.

2mins The ball is crossed by Liam Palmer, Adam Dugdale manages to make a clearance.

Matt Tootle fouled by Liam Palmer, the ref awards a free kick. Mark Ellis takes the free kick.

Match Preview

Moore's men looking to bounce back from Robins rout Tranmere hope to welcome back captain James Wallace as they look to recover from a chastening evening in Swindon when they host Crewe. Ronnie Moore's men were thumped 5-0 at the County Ground on Friday night, a result that ultimately ended their long stay at the npower League One summit. The club posted a statement on their official website after the match confirming that the Rovers squad would be forced to watch a DVD of the game in full at Prenton Park on Sunday morning. Wallace may offer his team-mates a timely boost in midfield after Moore earmarked the Boxing Day clash with Alex as a potential return date from his medial knee ligament injury. Donervon Daniel and Michael Kay may push for starts in defence after being introduced at half-time with the score 4-0 at Swindon. Forward Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro (broken metatarsal) and winger Abdulai Bell-Baggie (lateral knee ligament) remain sidelined. Ajay Leitch-Smith may come into contention for Crewe. Leitch-Smith has been sidelined by an ankle problem since the Railwaymen's 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth in November, but has returned to full training and boss Steve Davis will assess his match fitness. Abdul Osman is available once more in midfield following a minor knee injury, however Ollie Turton (thigh) and goalkeeper Steve Phillips (ankle/shin) miss out. Alex are chasing a third consecutive league win for the first time this season after back-to-back triumphs over Preston and Bury. They were denied the opportunity to make it three in a row on Saturday when the home clash with in-form Bournemouth was postponed after a torrential downpour left the Gresty Road playing surface waterlogged.

Formation:442Manager: Ronnie Moore

Tranmere

Formation: 532Manager: Steve Davis

Crewe

Owain Fon Williams
Danny Holmes
Ash Taylor
Donervorn Daniels
Zoumana Bakayogo
Adam McGurk
Liam Palmer
Max Power
Andy Robinson
Jake Cassidy
Michael O'Halloran
SUBS
Jason Mooney
Paul Black
Ian Goodison
Joe Thompson
Danny Harrison
Cole Stockton
Michael Kay

Home

Away

Steve Phillips
Harry Davis
Mark Ellis
Adam Dugdale
Matt Tootle
Luke Murphy
Abdul Osman
Bradden Inman
Gregor Robertson
Mathias Pogba
Lauri Dalla Valle
SUBS
Ben Garratt
Max Clayton
Byron Moore
Jon Guthrie
Kelvin Mellor
Chuks Aneke
Ryan Colclough

Match Report

Form Guide

LDDDDL Tranmere VS Crewe WLDWWW

Last Meetings

Crewe 0 - 0 Tranmere 08/09/2012 Crewe 2 - 1 Tranmere 31/01/2009 Tranmere 2 - 0 Crewe 24/10/2008 Crewe 4 - 3 Tranmere 01/01/2008 Tranmere 1 - 1 Crewe 02/10/2007 Crewe 1 - 1 Tranmere 28/04/2007

Top Scorers

Tranmere J Cassidy 11 J Akpa Akpro 7 A Robinson 5 Z Bakayogo 2 D Holmes 2 J Wallace 2 A McGurk 1 J Thompson 1 M O'Halloran 1 A Taylor 1 C Stockton 1 Crewe M Pogba 6 L Dalla Valle 4 M Ellis 3 A Leitch-Smith 3 C Aneke 3 B Moore 2 L Murphy 2 B Inman 2 M Tootle 1 M Clayton 1

Goals

Tranmere Total goals 61 Goals per game 38 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 6 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) Period 61-70 mins 7 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Crewe Total goals 51 Goals per game 28 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins (For) 6 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 8 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins