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      Tranmere Rovers beat Accrington Stanley on penalties

      Accrington Stanley and Tranmere Rovers drew 2x2 in a match on Tuesday, in a match relating of the League Cup. Both Accrington's team and Birkenhead's team held their first game in the competition.

      The first goal was scored by Korede Adedoyin after 37 minutes. With 39 minutes on the clock, Accrington Stanley increased their lead with a goal from Ryan Astley.

      After 62 minutes, Josh Hawkes struck for Tranmere Rovers, assisted by Reece McAlear. In an unfortunate moment Ryan Astley scored an own goal in time added on.

      With this result, Tranmere Rovers are into the next round of the competition. In the next fixture, Birkenhead's team will host Newcastle.

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      COMPETITION

      FaseFirst Round 

      REFEREE

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      STADIUM

      Wham Stadium (The Crown Ground)
      Capacity5 027
      Pitch size-
      Founded1968
      Head-to-head
      22
      33% Wins
      32
      48% Wins
      66
      Official matches