1988–89 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

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Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1988–89 season
Manager
John King
StadiumPrenton Park
Football League Fourth Division2nd (of 24)
Team colours

Striker

Littlewoods Cup. The 1–0 victory at Scunthorpe United on New Year's Even started a run of only two defeats in 21 games that took Tranmere to the top of the Fourth Division with four matches remaining. Ian Muir and Steve Vickers
were ever-present as the team finished runners-up.

Final league table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
1 Rotherham United 46 22 16 8 76 35 +41 82 Division Champions, promoted
2 Tranmere Rovers 46 21 17 8 62 43 +19 80 Promoted
3 Crewe Alexandra 46 21 15 10 67 48 +19 78
4 Scunthorpe United 46 21 14 11 77 57 +20 77 Participated in
play-offs
5 Scarborough 46 21 14 11 67 52 +15 77

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. .