Tranmere Rovers produced a scintillating second-half display to cruise past Chesterfield 4-0 at Prenton Park, putting daylight between themselves and the League Two drop zone in convincing fashion.
After a cagey and goalless opening 45 minutes, goals from Cameron Norman, Regan Hendry, Josh Davison and Sam Finley turned the tie emphatically in Rovers’ favour. The result lifts the pressure and boosts belief among the home support after a recent slump.
It was Chesterfield who had the first meaningful attempt—Liam Mandeville forcing a fine save from Luke McGee—while Tranmere’s most dangerous spell came as Dennis and Jennings went close in quick succession.
Despite spells of possession and a disallowed chance for Jamille Matt inside 12 seconds, there was nothing to separate the sides at the break.
Breakthrough sparks goal rush
Rovers came out flying after half-time and didn’t look back. The opener came just a minute into the second half when Boot’s failed punch from a free-kick allowed Norman to pounce and slam the ball home with authority.
Just eight minutes later, it was 2-0. Patrick’s trickery on the left opened space, Dennis’ effort was blocked, but Hendry reacted quickest to fire in from close range. The home crowd sensed something special was brewing.
Chesterfield, reeling, tried to respond with five substitutions across two waves—including Will Grigg, Michael Jacobs and Paddy Madden—but struggled to wrestle back momentum. McGee remained largely untroubled, and Rovers continued to dominate.
The third came with six minutes to go. Davison, introduced just minutes earlier, latched onto a through ball and fired a crisp low drive into the near corner past Boot, sparking scenes of celebration behind the goal.
The rout was completed just before full time. Morris’ long-range strike was parried into the path of Finley, who kept his composure and slotted home for Tranmere’s fourth. With eight minutes of added time, the home side continued to press, with further efforts from Morris and Davison testing the visitors’ resolve.
The full-time whistle was met with an eruption of noise, and rightly so. This was a performance full of purpose, quality, and a belief that survival is firmly within reach.
Site opinion
This was more than just three points—it was a performance to ignite belief. Tranmere haven’t always clicked this season, but against Chesterfield, they were clinical, sharp and relentless. McCann got his substitutions spot on, the crowd responded, and the players delivered. It’s the kind of win that could define a run-in.
If Rovers can bottle this spirit and hunger, they’ll be well clear of danger before long.
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