Tranmere 4-2 Ebbsfleet (AET)

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Tranmere came through a thrilling play-off semi-final against Ebbsfleet to book a place at Wembley for the second year running.

Read the full match report here; Tranmere 4-2 Ebbsfleet (AET)


Preview

Tranmere will face Ebbsfleet United at Prenton Park in the National League play-off semi-final. In the new play-off format, it’s a one-off home game for Rovers with the opportunity to book a place at Wembley in the final for the second year running.

Early team news:

Rovers will be without Connor Jennings following his recent illness that left him in hospital. Ben Tollitt will also miss out, although there are hopes that Adam Buxton will be fit. Ollie Norburn and Andy Cook should also play despite picking up knocks in last Saturday’s game against Hartlepool at Prenton Park.

Ebbsfleet came through a gruelling elimination match at Aldershot on Wednesday night, eventually winning on penalties after the game finished 0-0 on 90 minutes and 1-1 after extra time.

Television coverage:

The semi-final clash will be screened live on BT Sport on Saturday with a 12:15pm kick-off.

We will bring you unrivalled build-up to the game here on roversrearguard.com.

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
May 5, 2018 12:15 pm National League Play-Offs 2017/18 90'

Results

Club1st Half2nd HalfGoalsOutcome
Tranmere Rovers114Win
Ebbsfleet United112Loss

Tranmere Rovers

1Scott Davies Goalkeeper
2Adam Buxton 33 Defender
3Liam Ridehalgh Defender
4Ritchie Sutton Defender
5Steve McNulty Defender
15Ollie Norburn Midfielder
18Josh Ginnelly 8 Midfielder
24Jeff Hughes Midfielder
29Larnell Cole Midfielder
10James Norwood Forward
9Andy Cook Forward
8Jay Harris 18 Midfielder
16Jack Dunn Forward
19Andy Mangan Forward
22Rhys Taylor Goalkeeper
33Manny Monthe 2 Defender

Ground

Prenton Park
713 Borough Rd, Birkenhead CH42 6QG, UK