1975–76 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

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Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1975–76 season
ManagerJohn King
StadiumPrenton Park
Football League Fourth Division4th (of 24)
Team colours
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Tranmere Rovers F.C. regained Third Division status at the first attempt in 1975–76. John King replaced Ron Yeats as manager and Ronnie Moore was switched to attack with great success, scoring as Tranmere started with a 1–1 draw at Swansea City. They rose to the top of the table after winning nine times in eleven games, including beating Torquay United 7–1 and Workington 6–0. John James was signed from Chester City, then Clive Griffiths arrived from Manchester United as Rovers remained in the promotion race. Moore scored four times against Brentford, Stockport County and Newport County in quick succession, scoring a total of 34 goals as Tranmere finished fourth.

Final league table[]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Promotion
2 Northampton Town 46 29 10 7 87 40 2.175 68 Promoted
3 Reading 46 24 12 10 70 51 1.373 60
4 Tranmere Rovers 46 24 10 12 89 55 1.618 58
5 Huddersfield Town 46 21 14 11 56 41 1.366 56
6 Bournemouth 46 20 12 14 57 48 1.188 52
Source:[citation needed]

References[]

  • Leigh, Edwards (17 December 2011). "Tranmere Rovers classic campaigns". Official matchday programme. Stevenage F.C. (12): 21.
  • Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.


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