Read our Chesterfield vs Tranmere prediction with betting tips, predicted lineups and odds for Saturday's English League Two clash at SMH Group Stadium.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 3 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Chesterfield, SMH Group Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
Chesterfield vs Tranmere kicks off at the SMH Group Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, a League Two meeting live on Sky Sports Football between two sides with play-off ambitions.
Chesterfield go into this as 8/11 favourites with Betfred. Their defeat at Cheltenham Town last time out stung, though, bringing a six-game unbeaten run to an abrupt end.
Tranmere travel with a clean bill of health, Darrell Clarke reporting no injury concerns, and their knack of avoiding defeat makes them awkward opponents for anybody in this division.
The clubs are level on points, both just outside the play-off places. Chesterfield are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against Tranmere in all competitions.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Form
A six-game unbeaten run ended at Cheltenham Town, where Chesterfield made a nightmare start and never recovered. The volume is there, with 7+ shots on target in 4 of their last 5 League Two matches. Dilan Markanday is the man to watch out wide, although putting the ball in the net has been the weak spot.
Tranmere have lost just one of their 10 games in all competitions this season, but they keep letting wins slip away. Reece Smith's stoppage-time leveller denied them victory against Walsall last time out. Dylan Jones is in line for a recall up front, and he gives Rovers a proper focal point for their direct approach.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Chesterfield: W. Dickson (Injured/out), M. Owolabi-Belewu (Injured/out), Josh Koroma (Injured/out), Z. Hemming (Unfit/out), Danny Anisjko (International duty), James Sissons (International duty), Gunner Elliott (International duty)
Tranmere: No reported injury concerns
Chesterfield
Paul Cook could stick with the same starting XI that faced Cheltenham Town. Gunner Elliott, James Sissons and Danny Anisjko are away on international duty, while Josh Koroma is among four injuries in the home camp.
Tranmere
Darrell Clarke could make two changes, recalling Dylan Jones and Jordan Davies. Tranmere have no reported injury concerns ahead of the trip, and the Chesterfield vs Tranmere lineups below are probable, with both sides set up in a 4-2-3-1.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Predicted Lineup
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Boot; R. Hutton, J. Simpson, K. McFadzean, L. Gordon; R. Stirk, G. McEachran; D. Markanday, L. Mandeville, J. Randall; L. Bonis (probable)
Tranmere
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: H. Male; J. Senior, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, J. Slater; W. Vaulks, T. Conlon; J. Davies, T. Ince, C. Whitaker; D. Jones (probable)
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Chesterfield vs Tranmere Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Tranmere's last 4 games in League Two.
Chesterfield have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches against Tranmere in League Two.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 4 of Chesterfield's last 5 League Two matches.
Of the previous six meetings between the clubs, Tranmere have won three, Chesterfield one, and two have been drawn.
Lewis Gordon has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Tranmere in League Two.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: 1-1. The bookies make Chesterfield favourites on paper, but our Chesterfield vs Tranmere prediction is a share of the spoils. The hosts carry the ball well and create plenty without being clinical, while Tranmere are stubborn, strong in the air and hard to beat. The draw at 10/3 with Coral fits the bill.
Best Bets
Back Ryan Stirk Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. Stirk sits at the heart of the Chesterfield engine room, and with the hosts dominating possession and averaging plenty of attempts at goal in home fixtures, he is well placed to get his shooting boots on again here.
Back Lewis Warrington in the Anytime Goalscorer market. With both teams to score rated at 52.6% in a fixture projected to produce goals at both ends, a price on Warrington finding the net looks worth taking against our 1-1 call.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Bet Builder
Our Chesterfield vs Tranmere bet builder tips combine Louie Marsh shots, Dilan Markanday on target, Lee Bonis to score and the draw.
Louie Marsh has gone over 3.5 shots in each of his last four League Two outings, so clearing that line again looks a reasonable ask.
Dilan Markanday has found at least one shot on target in every one of his last five League Two games, and he starts on the right in the probable XI.
Lee Bonis has hit 3+ shots across each of his last three League Two outings. Leading the line for a possession side, he will get his looks at goal.
The draw has landed in 5 of the last 7 Tranmere matches, and a side that rarely loses fits our score prediction perfectly.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 50/1 and is as short as 32/1 elsewhere.
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Chesterfield vs Tranmere Talking Points
Style is the story here. Chesterfield want the ball, playing short passes through the middle, while Tranmere go long and dominate aerial duels, which happens to be one of the hosts' weak spots. Second balls and set pieces could decide a messy contest. The worry for Rovers is the finish: they have conceded leads in stoppage time three times in league games already this season, the Walsall draw included, so Chesterfield have every reason to keep pushing late on.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Predictions FAQs
When is the Chesterfield vs Tranmere English League Two game?
Chesterfield vs Tranmere kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Where is Chesterfield vs Tranmere being played?
The match is being played at SMH Group Stadium.
Where can I watch Chesterfield vs Tranmere?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
What competition is Chesterfield vs Tranmere in?
The match is taking place in English League Two.
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