Match Report
The table gap was wide: 26 points between Tranmere Rovers (2nd, 82 pts) and Eastleigh (15th, 56 pts). The last five rounds placed Eastleigh no better than 21st for form, against 15th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.7/1 for Tranmere Rovers and 1.41/1.57 for Eastleigh (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
Momentum sat with Tranmere Rovers, winners of their last five, having scored in 9 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Tranmere Rovers held 15 points of 15 and Eastleigh 7.
The match was played at Prenton Park in Birkenhead (capacity 16,587). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Tranmere Rovers led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-1.