Crewe host Tranmere looking to get back on track following successive league defeats. Crewe currently lie 14th – 7 points from both the play-off places and the relegation slots. Tranmere, meanwhile, sit 4th having lost just once at home in the league all season. Tranmere won every game they played in November, but are yet to win any of their three games so far this month.
Tranmere Team News:
Jason McAteer is Tranmere’s only absentee with a knee injury, though Chris McCready will play against his former club for the first time. Boss Ronnie Moore must decide whether to start Gareth Taylor against his former club.
Player to watch: Chris Greenacre
The former Stoke man is Tranmere’s top scorer so far this season with 9 goals.
Crewe Team News:
Crewe boss Dario Gradi may rest Jon Otsemobor following poor performances in recent weeks. New signing Patrick Noubissie is not yet ready to play, though Paul Bignot and Darren Moss and in contention. Luke Varney is expected to play despite tendonitis in his knee, whilst none of David Vaughan, Ryan Lowe or Rodney Jack has impressed Dario Gradi in recent weeks. Lee Matthews may earn himself a place on the bench.
Player to watch: Luke Varney
6 assists and 13 goals make Varney a threat to any defence in the division.
Match Facts & Stats
Crewe’s Top Scorer: Luke Varney – 13
Crewe’s Leading Assistsman: Luke Varney – 6
Tranmere’s Top Scorer: Chris Greenacre – 9
Tranmere’s Leading Assistsman: Chris Shuker – 7
Ref Watch:
P Joslin
Match Prediction:
Tranmere 3-0 Crewe