“Too strong”: Tranmere Rovers vs Stockport County FA Cup predictions News: The72 – Football League News

Stockport County head to Prenton Park this weekend to play Tranmere Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup.

Stockport County tops the list League One table as they see promotion to the championship. The Hatters have started the new season strongly.

Dave Challinor’s side lost to Leyton Orient in the semi-finals in the play-offs last season. They want to go up automatically this time.

The North West team won 3-0 at Port Vale in their last league match. Nathan Lowe, Kyle Wootton and Jack Diamond scored their goals against the Valiants at Vale Park.

Dave Challinor’s Stockport County management statistics

Tranmere Rovers are in 17th place in League Two. TRFC drew 1-1 against Accrington Stanley on their travels on Tuesday, with Charlie Whitaker on the scoresheet.

Andy Crosby was appointed as their head coach back in May. He was chosen as their permanent replacement for Nigel Adkins.

The Whites dipped into the market this summer to bring in the likes of Richie Smallwood, Nathan Smith and Patrick Brough to strengthen their ranks. They also cut ties with players such as Regan Hendry, Tom Davies and Josh Hawkes.

Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…

Harry Mail

“Tranmere Rovers have home advantage here but will need to be at their best to progress to the next round. TRFC have been inconsistent in the competition so far.

“The Whites have drawn seven of their first 14 games in League Two and need to turn more of those draws into wins. They have conceded too many goals and need to tighten things up at the back.”

“Stockport County should be too strong on Saturday if they turn up. However, the competition is the priority for the Hatters.”

“Dave Challinor could make some changes to freshen up his squad. Ultimately, the visitors should have enough to win regardless of which team they field.”

Prediction: Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Stockport County

James Ray

“Stockport County are flying high at the top of League One and have the squad depth to rotate for this trip to Tranmere Rovers if they wish.

“Draws are a regular occurrence for Rovers, as are goals. They have shown examples where they can be really clinical in front of goal and if the County backline is changed they may be able to take advantage of that.”

“I think this will be an intriguing FA Cup match but it’s hard to look beyond Stockport County at the moment. I think we’ll have an entertaining match, but one where the favorites will have the upper hand.”

Prediction: Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Stockport County