Tranmere Rovers host Walsall in our penultimate home game of the season this Saturday 6th April (3pm kick-off).
Nigel Adkins’ side will be looking to finish the season strongly following Easter Monday’s draw with Colchester United, so will be hoping to take three points this weekend.
Walsall still harbour play-off hopes in 11th place, sitting three points off the final play-off place.
Team news:
Knocks to Brad Walker and Connor Wood will be assessed ahead of the game after the pair missed out on the Easter Weekend games.
Kieron Morris came off injured at the weekend, and will also be assessed ahead of this one.
Last time out:
Last five meetings:
16th December 2023 - Walsall 1-0 Tranmere Rovers - League Two
SCORERS - None
14th January 2023 - Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Walsall - League Two
SCORERS - Hawkes
24th September 2022 - Walsall 0-1 Tranmere Rovers - League Two
SCORERS - Nevitt
12th February 2022 - Walsall 1-0 Tranmere Rovers - League Two
SCORERS - None
7th August 2021 - Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Walsall - League Two
SCORERS - McManaman
One to watch: Isaac Hutchinson
23-year-old midfielder Hutchinson has 11 goals and 10 assists for the Saddlers this term, so will likely prove a handful for the Rovers defence.
Hutchinson spent eight years of his youth with Brighton & Hove Albion before beginning his senior career with Southend United. He then moved to Derby County and spent loan spells with Crawley Town and Forest Green prior to joining Walsall in summer 2022.
Manager: Mat Sadler
39-year-old Sadler is in the first job of his managerial career at Walsall, having initially agreed a deal as interim manager in April last year before being given the permanent job as head coach the following month.
As a player, the defender spent much of his career with Shrewsbury Town, representing the Shrews over four years between 2015 and 2019. Sadler started his career with Birmingham City, where he made over 50 senior appearances, also representing England at youth level.
Officials:
Referee - Sebastian Stockbridge
Assistant Referees - Richard Morris, Steven Rushton
Fourth Official - Thomas Harty
Tickets:
We recommend buying tickets for the match online in advance. By doing so, fans can enjoy discounted prices and can download their ticket to their digital wallet or as a PDF.
Tickets will also be available to buy on the day from The Club Store with a £2 price increase after 12pm.
Fans can buy tickets online by clicking here.
Match coverage:
International supporters can buy a pass to watch this weekend’s game live for £10 by clicking here!
UK-based supporters can listen to full match commentary for £2.50 by purchasing an audio pass here.
You can follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the fixture, followed by a match report.
X: @tranmererovers
Facebook: @trfcofficial
Instagram: @tranmererovers
Match reaction from Nigel Adkins and a player will follow the game on our YouTube channel.
