What channel is Tranmere v Accrington on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Tranmere v Accrington being played?

At Prenton Park, capacity 16,567. Tranmere are the home side.

What form are Tranmere and Accrington in?

Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Accrington: D W D W D (unbeaten in 6).

Who are the top scorers for Tranmere and Accrington?

Accrington: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Accrington?

Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (47%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Tranmere and Accrington last meet?

On 17 Feb 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 0-1 Accrington.

Where can I follow Tranmere v Accrington live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League Two · matchday 21 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:03

What channel is Tranmere v Accrington on?

Tranmere v Accrington kicks off on Saturday 26 December at 3pm UK time, at Prenton Park, in League Two, matchday 21. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 matches (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost); Accrington are 11th with 15 points from 12 (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost), unbeaten in 6. Goals: Tranmere have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0), Accrington have scored 17 and conceded 16 (+1). Tranmere have taken 9 points from 6 home matches, Accrington 3 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Josh Woods (6) for Accrington. Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (47%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 7 wins for Tranmere, 4 draws, 4 wins for Accrington.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 26 December · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumPrenton ParkCapacity16,567Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Tranmere v Accrington in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Tranmere v Accrington yet. The UK rights to League Two are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected League Two matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry League Two:

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ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Tranmere13th · 15 points from 12

WLDLD

At home in the league: 2-3-1 (W-D-L), 9 scored, 6 conceded

Accrington11th · 15 points from 12 · unbeaten in 6

DWDWD

Away in the league: 0-3-3 (W-D-L), 5 scored, 9 concededTop scorers: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Accrington are 11th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. The two sides are level on points.

In League Two: The top three go up automatically. Play-offs from fourth to seventh. The bottom two are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Tranmere v AccringtonArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

47%25%28%

Tranmere 47%draw 25%Accrington 28%

Most likely score1-112% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder49% over · 51% under

Both teams to scoreYes53% yes

Goals the model expects1.53 – 1.11Tranmere – Accrington

Poisson model on 12 league matches for Tranmere and 12 for Accrington; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Tranmere v Accrington down the years

7Tranmere wins

4draws

4Accrington wins

15 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Tranmere 25, Accrington 19 · 2.9 per match

17 Feb 2026Tranmere0-1AccringtonLeague Two
28 Oct 2025Accrington1-1TranmereLeague Two
12 Apr 2025Accrington3-3TranmereLeague Two
25 Feb 2025Tranmere0-1AccringtonLeague Two
8 Oct 2024Tranmere2-1AccringtonEFL Trophy
13 Aug 2024Tranmere3-0AccringtonEFL Cup
27 Apr 2024Accrington4-1TranmereLeague Two
23 Sept 2023Tranmere2-0AccringtonLeague Two
9 Aug 2022Accrington2-2TranmereEFL Cup
7 Nov 2020Tranmere2-1AccringtonFA Cup

and 5 older ones.

The last meeting was on 17 Feb 2026: Tranmere 0-1 Accrington. With Tranmere at home: 5 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins in 8 matches, goals 13-5. Tranmere last won this fixture on 8 Oct 2024 (Tranmere 2-1 Accrington). Accrington last won it on 17 Feb 2026 (Tranmere 0-1 Accrington).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

Tranmere on the left, Accrington on the right: league matches only, 12 and 12 played.

3-6-3Won-drawn-lost3-6-3

1.25Points per match1.25

1.25Goals scored per match1.42

1.25Goals conceded per match1.33

4Clean sheets3

2Failed to score3

2-3-1 · 9 ptsHome record v away record0-3-3 · 3 pts

46.3% (17th of 24)Possession46.8% (14th of 24)

4.08 (9th of 24)Shots on target4.67 (4th of 24)

11.42 (17th of 24)Total shots14.50 (9th of 24)

3.50 (24th of 24)Corners5.50 (9th of 24)

26 (9th of 24)Yellow cards31 (3rd of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Tranmere v Accrington kick off?: Saturday 26 December at 3pm UK time, at Prenton Park.
What channel is Tranmere v Accrington on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Tranmere v Accrington on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Tranmere v Accrington highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Tranmere v Accrington being played?: At Prenton Park, capacity 16,567. Tranmere are the home side.
Where are Tranmere and Accrington in the table?: Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 matches; Accrington are 11th with 15 points from 12. Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Accrington are 11th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Tranmere and Accrington in?: Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Accrington: D W D W D (unbeaten in 6).
Who are the top scorers for Tranmere and Accrington?: Accrington: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Accrington?: Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (47%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Accrington?: 15 meetings on record: 7 wins for Tranmere, 4 draws, 4 wins for Accrington; goals 25-19.
When did Tranmere and Accrington last meet?: On 17 Feb 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 0-1 Accrington.
Where can I follow Tranmere v Accrington live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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