Match Report
Tranmere Rovers beat Nottingham Forest U21 9-8 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the EFL Trophy. Before the match, Tranmere Rovers were 1st in the EFL Trophy table with Nottingham Forest U21 in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) ended in a draw. Tranmere Rovers's goals came from Jordan Turnbull (17'), Josh Davison (59'); Nottingham Forest U21 scored through Fuad Smith (2'), Kalum Thompson (88'). Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
This fixture in the EFL Trophy pits Tranmere Rovers against Nottingham Forest U21 at Prenton Park.
Nottingham Forest U21 arrive 4th with 0 points; the hosts, Tranmere Rovers, are 1st with 9.
The head-to-head ledger since 2025 shows 1 meeting: 0 for Tranmere Rovers, 0 for Nottingham Forest U21, 1 drawn.
It finished level at 2-2 (9-8 on penalties).
Goal scorers
Tranmere Rovers: Jordan Turnbull (17'), Josh Davison (59') · Nottingham Forest U21: Fuad Smith (2'), Kalum Thompson (88')