What channel is Tranmere v Bristol Rovers 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 Bristol Rovers being played?

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

What form are Tranmere and Bristol Rovers in?

Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Bristol Rovers: L L L L W (4 defeats in a row).

Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Bristol Rovers?

Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (55%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Tranmere and Bristol Rovers last meet?

On 18 Apr 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 1-2 Bristol Rovers.

Where can I follow Tranmere v Bristol Rovers live?

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

League Two · matchday 45 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 13:34

What channel is Tranmere v Bristol Rovers on?

Tranmere v Bristol Rovers kicks off on Saturday 1 May at 3pm UK time, at Prenton Park, in League Two, matchday 45. 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); Bristol Rovers are 16th with 15 points from 12 (5 won, 0 drawn, 7 lost), 4 defeats in a row. Goals: Tranmere have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0), Bristol Rovers have scored 16 and conceded 20 (-4). Tranmere have taken 9 points from 6 home matches, Bristol Rovers 3 points from 6 away matches. Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (55%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 11 previous meetings on record: 4 wins for Tranmere, 3 draws, 4 wins for Bristol Rovers.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 1 May · 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 Bristol Rovers in the UK

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How they come into it

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Tranmere13th · 15 points from 12

WLDLD

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

Bristol Rovers16th · 15 points from 12 · 4 defeats in a row

LLLLW

Tue 20 OctBristol Rovers 1-2 Salford City
Sat 17 OctShrewsbury 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Sat 10 OctBristol Rovers 1-3 Barnet
Sat 3 OctCrewe 3-1 Bristol Rovers
Sat 26 SeptBristol Rovers 1-0 Exeter

Away in the league: 1-0-5 (W-D-L), 5 scored, 12 conceded

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. Bristol Rovers are 16th: 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

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

55%23%22%

Tranmere 55%draw 23%Bristol Rovers 22%

Most likely score1-111% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver55% over · 45% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects1.80 – 1.06Tranmere – Bristol Rovers

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

Head-to-head record

Tranmere v Bristol Rovers down the years

4Tranmere wins

3draws

4Bristol Rovers wins

11 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Tranmere 13, Bristol Rovers 12 · 2.3 per match

18 Apr 2026Tranmere1-2Bristol RoversLeague Two
18 Oct 2025Bristol Rovers1-4TranmereLeague Two
9 Apr 2022Tranmere1-1Bristol RoversLeague Two
20 Nov 2021Bristol Rovers2-2TranmereLeague Two
11 Feb 2020Tranmere0-0Bristol RoversLeague One
20 Aug 2019Bristol Rovers2-0TranmereLeague One
8 Nov 2014Tranmere1-0Bristol RoversFA Cup
8 Mar 2011Tranmere0-1Bristol RoversLeague One
28 Sept 2010Bristol Rovers0-1TranmereLeague One
13 Mar 2010Bristol Rovers3-0TranmereLeague One

and 1 older ones.

The last meeting was on 18 Apr 2026: Tranmere 1-2 Bristol Rovers. With Tranmere at home: 2 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins in 6 matches, goals 6-4. Tranmere last won this fixture on 18 Oct 2025 (Bristol Rovers 1-4 Tranmere). Bristol Rovers last won it on 18 Apr 2026 (Tranmere 1-2 Bristol Rovers).

The numbers compared

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

3-6-3Won-drawn-lost5-0-7

1.25Points per match1.25

1.25Goals scored per match1.33

1.25Goals conceded per match1.67

4Clean sheets4

2Failed to score3

2-3-1 · 9 ptsHome record v away record1-0-5 · 3 pts

46.3% (17th of 24)Possession46.7% (15th of 24)

4.08 (9th of 24)Shots on target4.42 (6th of 24)

11.42 (17th of 24)Total shots15.42 (5th of 24)

3.50 (24th of 24)Corners6 (5th of 24)

26 (9th of 24)Yellow cards29 (6th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Tranmere v Bristol Rovers kick off?: Saturday 1 May at 3pm UK time, at Prenton Park.
What channel is Tranmere v Bristol Rovers 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 Bristol Rovers 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 Bristol Rovers highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Tranmere v Bristol Rovers being played?: At Prenton Park, capacity 16,567. Tranmere are the home side.
Where are Tranmere and Bristol Rovers in the table?: Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 matches; Bristol Rovers are 16th with 15 points from 12. Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Bristol Rovers are 16th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Tranmere and Bristol Rovers in?: Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Bristol Rovers: L L L L W (4 defeats in a row).
Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Bristol Rovers?: Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (55%), 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 Bristol Rovers?: 11 meetings on record: 4 wins for Tranmere, 3 draws, 4 wins for Bristol Rovers; goals 13-12.
When did Tranmere and Bristol Rovers last meet?: On 18 Apr 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 1-2 Bristol Rovers.
Where can I follow Tranmere v Bristol Rovers live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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TV to be confirmed

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