Match Report
Tranmere Rovers, 2nd with 95 points, sat 45 points above York City (21st, 50). York City's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 21st in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Tranmere Rovers 1.72 scored and 0.85 conceded per game, York City 1.2 and 1.52, with the league averaging 1.36.
York City's winless run stood at 5. The last-five ledger: Tranmere Rovers 9/15, York City 2/15.
Prenton Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 16,567. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Tranmere Rovers: James Norwood (90')
Key stats
Possession: Tranmere Rovers 61% · York City 39% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 6-3