The 2025–26 season is the 142nd season in the history of Tranmere Rovers Football Club and their sixth consecutive season in League Two. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Managerial changes Prior to the season starting, Andy Crosby was appointed manager after acting as interim manager for the latter parts of the 2024–25 season. However, on 4 March 2026, Andy was dismissed from his duties at the club, with Andy Parkinson taking charge on an interim basis. Six days later, Pete Wild was appointed as manager until the end of the season.
Current squad
No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract endGoalkeepers1Luke McGeeGKEdgwareForest Green Rovers1 July 2023Free30 June 202713Joe MurphyGKDublinShrewsbury Town22 August 2020Free30 June 2026Defenders2Cameron NormanRBNorwichMilton Keynes Dons1 July 2024Free30 June 20263Patrick BroughLBCarlisleNorthampton Town1 July 2025Free30 June 20274Jordan TurnbullCBTrowbridgeSalford City26 July 2022Free30 June 20275Nathan SmithCBMadeleyPort Vale1 July 2025Free30 June 202722Lee O'ConnorCBWaterfordCeltic25 January 2022Undisclosed30 June 202723Ethan BristowLBMaidenheadUnattached1 July 2025Free30 June 2026Midfielders6Richard SmallwoodDMRedcarBradford City14 July 2025Free30 June 20267Charlie WhitakerAMLeedsNotts County1 July 2025Free30 June 20278Sam FinleyCMLiverpoolBristol Rovers1 July 2024Free30 June 202611Omari PatrickLMSloughSutton United2 August 2024Free30 June 202616Jason LoweCMWiganPort Vale1 July 2025Free30 June 202621Josh WilliamsCMConnah's Quay Nomads1 July 2024Free30 June 202624Billy BlackerAMCalderdaleSheffield United22 July 2025Loan31 May 202642Nohan KennehDMZwerduHibernian2 July 2025Free30 June 2027Forwards9Kristian DennisCFManchesterCarlisle United1 July 2023Free30 June 202510Josh DavisonCFEnfieldAFC Wimbledon1 July 2024Undisclosed30 June 202617Sol SolomonCFJerseyMarine1 July 2024Free30 June 202618Connor JenningsCFManchesterHartlepool United1 July 2023Free30 June 202519Harvey SaundersCFWolverhamptonBristol Rovers27 January 2023Undisclosed30 June 202420Samuel TaylorRWAcademy10 January 2022Trainee30 June 2026
Transfers and contracts In Date Pos. Player From Fee Ref. 3 June 2025 LB Ethan Bristow Free agent 1 July 2025 LB Patrick Brough Northampton Town Free 1 July 2025 CB Nathan Smith Port Vale 1 July 2025 CAM Charlie Whitaker Notts County 1 July 2025CM Jason Lowe Port Vale 2 July 2025 CDM Nohan Kenneh Hibernian 14 July 2025 CDM Richard Smallwood Bradford City 1 September 2025ST Joe Ironside Doncaster RoversUndisclosed 10 October 2025 CB Aaron McGowan Northampton Town Free 28 January 2026 LWB James Plant Port Vale Undisclosed 1 February 2026 CM Lewis Warrington Walsall Free 20 March 2026 W Kaiyne Woolery Anorthosis Famagusta Free 26 March 2026 DM Ryan Watson Salford City Free
Out Date Pos. Player To Fee Ref.
Loaned in Date Pos. Player From Date until Ref. 21 July 2025 CM Billy Blacker Sheffield United 31 May 2026 23 July 2025 CF Taylan Harris Luton Town 6 January 2026 19 August 2025 RB Jayden Joseph Leicester City 31 May 2026 1 September 2025 GK Jack Barrett Blackburn Rovers 31 May 2026 15 January 2026 CF Dylan Jones Norwich City 31 May 2026 16 January 2026 CB William Tamen Everton 2 February 2026 CM Zech Obiero Leyton Orient 2 February 2026 CF Max Dickov Mansfield Town 2 February 2026 CB Stephan Negru Oxford United 6 February 2026 GK Marko Maroši Port Vale Unknown
Loaned out Date Pos. Player To Date until Ref. 15 August 2025 CF Sam Taylor Linfield 31 May 2026 29 August 2025 CF Harvey Saunders Eastleigh 27 January 2026 CF Josh Davison Cheltenham Town 2 February 2026 DM Richard Smallwood Bristol Rovers
Released / out of contract Date Pos. Player Subsequent club Joined date Ref.30 June 2025 LM Josh Hawkes Oldham Athletic 1 July 2025 CM Regan Hendry Mansfield Town RM Kieron Morris Oldham Athletic CM Brad Walker Hartlepool United CM Chris Merrie AFC Fylde 23 July 2025 https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/news/2025/july/23/signing--chris-merrie-joins-the-coasters/ CF Luke Norris Boreham Wood 24 July 2025 CB Tom Davies Salisbury 25 July 2025 GK Reuben Egan Wrexham 3 September 2025 CB Declan Drysdale Marine 26 September 2025 LB Connor Wood Peterborough Sports 18 October 2025
New Contract Date Pos. PlayerExpiry Ref.15 May 2025GK Luke McGee30 June 202716 May 2025GK Joe Murphy30 June 2026ST Kristian Dennis23 May 2025RB Lee O’Connor30 June 2027 2 June 2025 CB Jordan Turnbull 26 August 2025 CM Josh Williams 6 January 2026 CB Aaron McGowan 30 June 2026 29 January 2026 CF Connor Jennings 30 June 2027
Pre-season and friendlies On 4 June, Tranmere Rovers announced their first pre-season fixture, against Wigan Athletic.
Competitions League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
FA Cup
Tranmere were drawn at home to Stockport County in the first round.
EFL Cup
Tranmere were drawn at home to Burton Albion in the first round.
EFL Trophy
Tranmere were drawn against Barrow, Blackpool and Nottingham Forest U21 in the group stage. After winning the group, Rovers were guaranteed a home tie in the round of 32 and were drawn against Fleetwood Town.
Statistics Appearances and goals Players with no appearances are not included on the list; italics indicate loaned in player
|colspan="14"|Player(s) who featured whilst on loan but returned to their parent club during the season:
References