Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Tranmere will look to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Bradford City when they take on Mansfield in the League Two round 33. The Super Whites have been struggling to find their best form of late, with the team losing three of their last four league matches, and, as a result, they have slim playoffs chances. Kiero Morris limped off with injury in the midweek defeat, with Logan Chalmers likely to step up.
The Yellows, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Gillingham and Carlisle, and given Tranmere’s shaky defence, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the promotion-chasing visitors. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be experienced forward Lucas Akins, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late. With no fresh injury worries to report, Nigel Clough is unlikely to make changes to the team that hammered Carlisle 4-0 on Tuesday evening.
Highlighted Player (Jordan Turnbull):
Born in Trowbridge, England, on October 30, 1994, Jordan Turnbull is a professional footballer who plays for Northampton Town as a defender. Turnbull is a product of Swindon Town football academy, but in 2007 he was spotted by Southampton scouts.
Despite signing a professional contract with Southampton, he did not see any game action with the Saints at senior level. The English footballer made no fewer than 86 league appearances for Swindon Town during his loan spell with the Robins, and in 2016 he signed a contract with Coventry City.
Jordan Turnbull spent the 2017/2018 on loan Partick Thistle before joining Northampton Town permanently. Speaking of his international career, the Northampton centre-back has two caps with the England U19 team, and one cap with the England U20. Jordan Turnbull, who is used as a left-back as well, wears the number 6 jersey at Northampton Town. His preferred foot is left.
Highlighted Team (Mansfield):
Founded in 1897, Mansfield Town are a professional club that compete in the League 2, the English fourth tier. The Stags are well known for their yellow shirts and blue shorts, while the colour of their away kit is black. Field Mill is the club’s home ground, the stadium with the capacity of 9,186.
The venue was built back in 1861 and renovated in 1999. Chesterfield and Notts County are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals. Mansfield Town did well to win the Football League Trophy in 1986/1987 season, with the team beating Bristol City on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the regular time, with Kevin Kent and Glyn Riley scoring for Mansfield Town and Bristol City respectively. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold is the player with most appearances as he played 513 games for the Stags in all competitions.