1993–94 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season
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| 1993–94 season | |||
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| Manager | John King | ||
| Stadium | Prenton Park | ||
| First Division | 5th | ||
| Play-offs | Semi-finals | ||
| FA Cup | Third round | ||
| League Cup | Semi-finals | ||
| Anglo-Italian Cup | Qualifying round | ||
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The 1993–94 season was Tranmere Rovers Football Club's 109th year in existence and 2nd consecutive season the second division of English football.
Summary
John Aldridge starred for Tranmere Rovers F.C. as they reached the Coca-Cola Cup semi finals in 1993–94. Tranmere were early First Division leaders after winning seven of their opening eleven matches, and regained first position in mid-December following three straight wins. John King's side defeated Oxford United 6–2, Grimsby Town 4–1, Oldham Athletic 3–0 and Nottingham Forest 2–0 in the Coca-Cola Cup, before losing on penalties to Aston Villa after a 4–4 draw in the semi-finals. They faltered in the promotion race, but qualified for the play-offs after five wins in six games, losing 2–1 to Leicester City in the semi-finals.
Competitions
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 58 | 49 | +9 | 74 | Qualification for the First Division play-offs |
| 4 | Leicester City (O, P) | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 72 | 59 | +13 | 73 | |
| 5 | Tranmere Rovers | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 69 | 53 | +16 | 72 | |
| 6 | Derby County | 46 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 73 | 68 | +5 | 71 | |
| 7 | Notts County | 46 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 65 | 69 | −4 | 68 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
FA Cup
| 8 January 1994 Third round | Oxford United | 2–0 | Tranmere Rovers | Oxford |
| Report | Stadium: Manor Ground |
League Cup
| 21 September 1993 Second round 1st leg | Tranmere Rovers | 5–1 | Oxford United | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 3,473 |
| 5 October 1993 Second round 2nd leg | Oxford United | 1–1 (2–6 agg.) | Tranmere Rovers | Oxford |
| Report | Stadium: Manor Ground |
| 26 October 1993 Third round | Tranmere Rovers | 4–1 | Grimsby Town | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 5,204 |
| 30 November 1993 Fourth round | Tranmere Rovers | 3–0 | Oldham Athletic | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 9,477 |
| 26 January 1994 Quarter-finals | Nottingham Forest | 1–1 | Tranmere Rovers | Nottingham |
| Report | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 20,066 |
| 29 January 1994 Quarter-finals replay | Tranmere Rovers | 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 12,578 |
| 16 February 1994 Semi-finals 1st leg | Tranmere Rovers | 3–1 | Aston Villa | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 17,140 |
| 27 February 1994 Semi-finals 2nd leg | Aston Villa | 3–1 (a.e.t.) (4–4 agg.) (5–4 p) | Tranmere Rovers | Birmingham |
| Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 71,654 |
Anglo-Italian Cup
| 31 August 1993 Qualifying round | Sunderland | 2–0 | Tranmere Rovers | Sunderland |
| Report | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 6,771 |
| 7 September 1993 Qualifying round | Tranmere Rovers | 1–2 | Bolton Wanderers | Birkenhead |
| Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 2,786 |
References
- Leigh, Edwards (17 December 2011). "Tranmere Rovers classic campaigns". Official Matchday Programme (12). Stevenage F.C.: 21.
- Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. The Authors. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
