1993–94 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season
John Aldridge starred for Tranmere Rovers F.C. as they reached the Coca-Cola Cup semi finals in 1993–94. Tranmere were early First Division leaders after winning seven of their opening eleven matches, and regained first position in mid-December following three straight wins. John King's side defeated Oxford United 6–2, Grimsby Town 4–1, Oldham Athletic 3–0 and Nottingham Forest 2–0 in the Coca-Cola Cup, before losing on penalties to Aston Villa after a 4–4 draw in the semi-finals. They faltered in the promotion race, but qualified for the play-offs after five wins in six games, losing 2–1 to Leicester City in the semi-finals.
1993–94 season | ||
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Manager | John King | |
Stadium | Prenton Park | |
Football League First Division | 5th (of 24) | |
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Final league table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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3 | Millwall | 46 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 58 | 49 | +9 | 74 | Participated in play-offs |
4 | Leicester City | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 72 | 59 | +13 | 73 | Promoted to FA Premier League through play-offs |
5 | Tranmere Rovers | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 69 | 53 | +16 | 72 | Participated in play-offs |
6 | Derby County | 46 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 73 | 68 | +5 | 71 | |
7 | Notts County | 46 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 65 | 69 | −4 | 68 |
Source: rsssf.com
References
- Leigh, Edwards (17 December 2011). "Tranmere Rovers classic campaigns". Official matchday programme. Stevenage F.C. (12): 21.
- Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
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