1989–90 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1989–90 season
Manager John King
Stadium Prenton Park
Football League Third Division 4th (of 24)
Team colours

John King guided Tranmere Rovers F.C to Leyland DAF Cup victory in 1989–90. Tranmere moved to the top of the Third Division after winning seven of their opening nine games, including a 6–0 victory over Bristol City. They also took Tottenham Hotspur to a Littlewoods Cup fourth round replay. Following a poor spell, they revived their promotion prospects with nine straight wins. Tranmere finished in fourth place, but lost 2–0 to Notts County in the play-off final. They defeated Rochdale 1–0, Scunthorpe United 2–1, Chester City 3–0, Bolton Wanderers 2–1 and Doncaster Rovers 3–1 in the Leyland DAF Cup before beating Bristol Rovers 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Final league table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA W D L GF GA GF GA GD Pts Notes
1 Bristol Rovers 4615804314117528217135+3693
2 Bristol City 4615534016125636247640+3691
3 Notts County 461742401888733357353+2087 [notes4 1]
4 Tranmere Rovers 461553542286932278649+3780
5 Bury 4611753519104935307049+2174
6 Bolton Wanderers 461274321968927295948+1169
7 Birmingham City 4610763319851027406059+166
8 Huddersfield Town 461157302369831396162–165
9 Rotherham United 4612654828571123347162+964
10 Reading 4610943321510824325753+464
11 Shrewsbury Town 4610943824661121305954+563
12 Crewe Alexandra 461085322459924295654+262
13 Brentford 4611484131731325356666±061
14 Leyton Orient 469682824741224325256–458
15 Mansfield Town 4613283425351516405065–1555
16 Chester City 4611753023281313324355–1254
17 Swansea City 4610672527461320364563–1854
18 Wigan Athletic 4610672922381219424864–1653
19 Preston North End 4610764230431623496579–1452
20 Fulham 468873327471222395566–1151
21 Cardiff City 466983035651221355170–1950
22 Northampton 467792731471224375168–1747
23 Blackpool 4686929332101120404973–2446
24 Walsall 466892330361417424072–3041
  1. Notts County were promoted through the play-offs.
Key
Division Champions, promoted
Promoted
Participated in play-offs
Promoted through play-offs
Relegated

References


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