Manager Andy Crosby takes responsibility for Tranmere's slump

Tranmere's losing streak continues with a 3-1 defeat to Newport. Manager Andy Crosby admitted his position will come under scrutiny after the loss.

What happened?

The match saw Tranmere reduced to 10 men in first-half stoppage time when captain Sam Finley was shown a straight red card. Finley had opened the scoring in the second minute but Michael Spellman levelled 10 minutes before the break.

Why it matters for Tranmere

The loss leaves Tranmere 19th in the League Two table, just eight points above the relegation zone. Crosby's men frustrated the hosts until the 88th minute when right-back Cameron Evans poked in their second.

What comes next?

Tranmere will look to bounce back at home against Oldham. As of 29 Jun 2026, the team's league standing is 21st in League Two, with 41 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been DLWLD, with 54 goals scored and 79 conceded. They are 46 points behind leaders Bromley. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Grimsby on 2026-05-02.