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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 

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STADIUM

Wham Stadium (The Crown Ground)
Capacity5 027
Pitch size-
Founded1968
Head-to-head
23
34% Wins
32
48% Wins
67
Official matches