Match Report
Tranmere Rovers U18, 12th on 24 points, faced a 39-point deficit to Preston North End U18 (1st, 63). Tranmere Rovers U18's recent output lagged their position: 57th on form over five rounds while 12th in the table. Against a league average of 1.82 goals per team per game, Preston North End U18 ran at 3.19 scored and 0.96 conceded, Tranmere Rovers U18 at 1.46 and 2.46.
Momentum sat with Preston North End U18, winners of their last three, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Tranmere Rovers U18 had not won in 6 games, having scored in 13 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Preston North End U18, 2/15 for Tranmere Rovers U18.




