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1990–91 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

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Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1990–91 season
ManagerJohn King
StadiumPrenton Park
Football League Third Division5th (of 24)
Team colours

Tranmere Rovers F.C. won the Third Division play-off final in 1990–91. John King's side lost only two of their first twelve games, with Eddie Bishop scoring a hat-trick over Mansfield Town. After a period of inconsistent form, the re-entered the promotion places with six successive wins. They qualified for the play-offs in fifth position after winning four of their last five matches. Tranmere defeated Brentford 3–2, then beat Bolton Wanderers 1–0 after extra time in the final. They defeated Rotherham United 3–0, Blackpool 2–0, Wigan Athletic 3–0 and Preston North End 4–1 in the Leyland DAF Cup before losing to Birmingham City in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Final league table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
3 Grimsby Town 46 24 11 11 66 34 +32 83 Promoted
4 Bolton Wanderers 46 24 11 11 64 50 +14 83 Participated in play-offs
5 Tranmere Rovers 46 23 9 14 64 46 +18 78 Promoted through play-offs[a]
6 Brentford 46 21 13 12 59 47 +12 76 Participated in play-offs
7 Bury 46 20 13 13 67 56 +11 73
Source: [citation needed]
Notes:
  1. ^ Tranmere Rovers won the play-offs and were promoted.

References

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  • 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.