Summary

  • Morecambe win 2-1 at Tranmere in first leg of League Two play-off semi-final

  • Knight-Percival and McAlinden on target from close range in first half for Shrimps

  • Clarke had levelled for Tranmere

  • Both league meetings were won 1-0 by the away side

  • Second leg takes place 12:30 BST on Sunday

  • Newport lead Forest Green 2-0 after first leg of other semi-final

  • Get involved at #bbcefl

  1. Farewellpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

    FT: Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    That's about where we leave things tonight and what a treat we had in this tie, eh?

    Morecambe take the advantage going into Sunday's second leg against Tranmere with both sides looking to cap off a fine season with promotion.

    For now, I'm about to tune in to the second 2021 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on BBC Four. I suggest you do the same.

    Thank you for joining us.

  2. The EFL play-offs continuepublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

    FT: Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Meanwhile, what's next with the English Football League play-offs?

    Well, we've got the second leg of the League One play-off between Blackpool and Oxford United, with the Seasiders leading 3-0 in their home second leg tie.

    That gets going tomorrow at 19:45 BST while in the Championship, there's a double header on Saturday.

    Brentford take on Bournemouth at 12:30 BST, with Swansea welcoming Barnsley for a shot at Wembley at 18:30 BST, with the second leg of the League One play-off between Sunderland and Lincoln in the middle.

  3. All the action still to come in League Twopublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

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    Frantic, eh?!

    A reminder though, that the English Football League play-off fun doesn't end there, even if the first legs have!

    In League Two, we've got the second leg of Newport v Forest Green to get stuck into at 12:30 BST on Sunday, with the second leg of this match straight afterwards.

    Tasty.

  4. Shrimps take advtantage back to Lancashirepublished at 20:07

    FT: Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Against the run of play, it was Morecambe who took the lead when Nathaniel Knight-Percival prodded home from close range after Tranmere failed to clear their lines.

    Nathaniel Knight-Percival scoresImage source, Rex Features

    Peter Clarke levelled for Tranmere just minutes later.

    Peter ClarkeImage source, Rex Features

    But Morecambe won it in first-half stoppage time when Liam McAlinden was in the right place to convert a cross into the six-yard box.

    Liam McAlinden scoresImage source, Rex Features
  5. Postpublished at 20:03

    FT: Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Here's a reminder of how Morecambe opened up that narrow advantage heading back to the Globe Arena following their second win of the season at Prenton Park...

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Morecambe celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    How important will this win be as Morecambe chase promotion at the end of a fine season?

    It's advantage to Derek Adams' side as they lead going into the second leg of their League Two play-off against Tranmere.

    Despite the hosts' dominance in front of a vocal, partisan crowd, it's Morecambe who edge closer to Wembley.

  7. Postpublished at 90+6 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    So close to a dramatic late equaliser for Tranmere!

    Danny Lloyd picks up the ball on the edge of the box for the hosts and tries to turn and fire with his left foot but it's not quite on target.

    The game is almost over now.

  8. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Tranmere win another corner at the beginning of stoppage time but they can't quite make the most of it as Morecambe break on the counter once more.

    Fortunately for the hosts, Morecambe aren't quite as deadly on the break as they have been in the past in this game as there's a stoppage ahead of a throw-in to the visitors.

  9. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Having seen a replay of the incident, it would appear Brad Lyons fouls Kaiyne Woolery and ends up with a bloodied nose and a yellow card for that incident.

    Then off the ball, Lee O'Connor pushes Carlos Mendes Gomes in the back from behind.

    Hot heads at the end of this match but unclear what was said between O'Connor and Gomes before their incident.

    Eight minutes added on.

  10. YELLOW CARDpublished at 19:50 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    There's some afters off the ball when referee Darren Drysdale was dealing with a separate incident.

    A yellow card is eventually shown to Brad Lyons, with the Morecambe man told to leave the pitch despite the fact he's got a bloodied nose.

    In the end one of the Tranmere players takes the physio's bag off the field in an effort to get them to leave.

    Then Tranmere's Lee O'Connor and Carlos Mendes Gomes are also shown a yellow card.

  11. YELLOW CARDpublished at 84 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Another booking. This time to Danny Lloyd as the Tranmere man puts in a high foot on Ryan Cooney.

    Just over five minutes left of normal time. Tranmere still a goal down heading into the second leg.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 80 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    That yellow card is the last bit of action James Vaughan will be involved in in this match.

    He's withdrawn for Tranmere as the veteran David Nugent comes on for the hosts for the final 10 minutes.

  13. YELLOW CARDpublished at 79 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    James Vaughan goes into the book for a robust challenge on Morecambe's Liam Gibson.

    Those signs of frustration from the hostsare bubbling away as time ticks down.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 77 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Good save from Morecambe keeper Kyle Letheren!

    He stretches to his right to deny Manny Monthe's header from inside the box.

    Meanwhile, goalscorer Liam McAlinden comes off for the visitors as Brad Lyons is sent on.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

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    Ian DawesImage source, Rex Features

    Carol: What a job interview for Dawes and Parkinson.

    Ian Dawes and Andy Parkinson are in caretaker charge of Tranmere after Keith Hill was sacked at the end of the regular season.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 73 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Liam Feeney is replaced by Danny Lloyd for Tranmere as they look to freshen their side up heading into the final stages with a triple substitution.

    Kaiyne Woolery replaces Corey Blackett-Taylor and Paul Lewis comes on for Otis Khan.

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

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    Pete: There is still a lot of football to play. I still fancy Tranmere Rovers to get promoted.

  18. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Tranmere are dominating the recent possession once again but Morecambe look prepared for everything that's thrown at them.

    They're certainly quite satisfied to sit back in this game and that's worked out well for them so far.

  19. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Tranmere 1-2 Morecambe

    Jay Spearing whips a long ball in towards the Morecambe box but it rolls out for a goal kick to the visitors.

    Tranmere look a bit concerned here and lacking the momentum they had earlier.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 20 May 2021

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    Wayne Andrews: Tranmere have thrown all kinds of everything at Morecambe, but at this rate it will be just another year before they can even think about getting promoted.