The last time Wimbledon played Tranmere Rovers was at the back end of 2019, with many things having changed since then.
This coming weekend our side makes the trip to Prenton Park in search of extending our unbeaten run to nine games across all competitions as momentum continues to build for Johnnie Jackson’s Dons.
Here we take an in-depth look at what we can expect from the Birkenhead outfit:
THE GAFFER
Micky Mellon has spent the vast majority of his coaching career in the Football League and returned for his second spell with Rovers back in 2021.
He previously led the club to two play-off successes in both 2018 and 2019, whilst with Fleetwood and Shrewsbury Town he also achieved various other promotions. During his playing days he turned out for the likes of Blackpool, Burnley and West Brom as a midfielder.
THE SQUAD
Elliott Nevitt and Josh Hawkes currently sit joint-top of the club’s highest scorers this term with five apiece and will no doubt provide the biggest threat to our defence throughout the afternoon. The experienced Kane Hemmings is also an attacking option that isn’t to be underestimated, with the skipper having hit the net on a regular basis throughout his career.
Meanwhile Rovers also have a host of loanees amongst their ranks including Paul Glatzel (Liverpool), Dynel Simeu (Southampton) and Luke Robinson (Wigan Athletic).
HE PLAYED FOR BOTH
Our current captain, Alex Woodyard, previously spent a short period with Tranmere in 2020 and will no doubt have his eyes set on picking up three points this weekend.
FORM GUIDE
The club sit eleventh in the League Two standings having won seven, drawn five and lost six of their opening 18 games. Meanwhile their FA Cup adventure ended quickly as Carlisle United emerged as 2-1 winners, whilst interests in the Carabao Cup were finished by Newcastle United.
Rovers’ form in the Papa John’s Trophy group stage was also patchy as they beat Crewe Alexandra (1-0), lost to Leeds United Under-21s (5-3) and drew with Bolton Wanderers (2-2).
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR SATURDAY
Our supporters will be accomodated in the Cowshed Stand with the following ticket prices:
Adults - £22
Seniors (65-plus) - £17
Young Adult (23-24 years) - £18
Young Person (18-22 years) - £15
Under-18s - £9
Under-12s - £5
To buy in advance, please visit our online shop.
Disabled tickets (plus Personal Assistant for free) are available for £15 each. Please contact us on 020 3988 7863 for more information.
Over 500 travelling Dons showed great support for the boys at Salford last weekend, so a bit more of the same will be very much appreciated on Merseyside!
Ticket collection
For those Dons fans who cannot collect their tickets from our stadium, you can pick-up your ticket at Prenton Park on Saturday.
Supporters' Coach
Return travel to Prenton Park and back is available (£40 each) with the following pick-up points and times:
Waterside Way (off Plough Lane) – 8.00am
Tolworth Rail Station - 8.30am
Book a place by accessing our online shop.
Parking
This is available on a first come, first served basis (including disabled bays) at a pre-booking cost of £6 and £7 on the day. To pre-book call Tranmere's ticket office on 03330 144452 (option 2). Advice from the host club is that the surrounding residential area is all permit parking and there's extra vigilance on matchdays so please don't risk a fine!
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