Oldham interim manager Selim Benachour has a near fully-fit squad available for the visit of Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Defender Jordan Clarke is set to return to league action after featuring in the Papa John’s Trophy at Sunderland last week.Clarke had been an unused substitute the previous weekend after a spell out of action due to concussion protocols.Forward Junior Luamba, who has ...Full Story »

Assistant boss Joe Gallen was full of praise for the Leyton Orient players after their 4-0 drubbing of fellow League Two side Tranmere in the FA Cup.The convincing victory put the O’s into the third round for the first time since the 2013-14 season.Harry Smith and Omar Beckles put the Londoners in front at the break before the rampant hosts notched two more in the second half.Aaron Drinan ...Full Story »

A brace from Harry Smith plus a strike by Omar Beckles and a penalty by Aaron Drinan put Leyton Orient into the third round of the FA Cup after a 4-0 win over Tranmere at Brisbane Road.The Londoners were rewarded for a totally dominant first-half performance with a two-goal lead at the interval.They took the lead after 22 minutes when Hector Kyprianou produced a defence-splitting pass for Smith ...Full Story »

Orient expect to have midfielder Craig Clay back for Saturday’s FA Cup second-round tie against Tranmere after missing the last two games with an ankle injury.Manager Kenny Jackett is also hoping striker Paul Smyth could return after sitting the last two matches with a hamstring issue as the O’s bid to avoid another exit from a cup competition.Jackett’s men drew 0-0 with MK Don...Full Story »

Tranmere could give a start to Jay Spearing when they host Bradford in Sky Bet League Two.Spearing came on for the last three minutes of the 2-1 home victory over Bradford on Tuesday night having served a one-game suspension.However, Nicky Maynard performed well until he was replaced by Spearing up front and he formed a good partnership with Paul Glatzel in their first start together.Boss Micky ...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon ordered his players simply to “keep going” and they did that as they came from behind to beat Bradford 2-1.A first win in six matches was a welcome one for Mellon, who also enjoyed the evening atmosphere at Prenton Park.“It was a really hard-fought game and a hard-fought win for us,” said Mellon.“I’m really pleased we’ve backed...Full Story »

An impressive second-half fightback secured Tranmere an important 2-1 League Two victory against Bradford.Micky Mellon’s side secured a welcome first win in six games, while Bradford have now gone four without success.Rovers went close early on when Bradford striker Lee Angol was ideally placed to clear Kieron Morris’ powerful header off the line.Bantams’ goalkeeper Richard O&r...Full Story »

Tranmere will have Jay Spearing back from suspension when they host Bradford.Spearing missed the 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers on Saturday after reaching five yellow cards for the season.Micky Mellon employed a new formation for the draw in Bristol, starting with two up front having previously favoured one out-and-out striker.The manager may stick with that plan on Tuesday after reflecting that i...Full Story »

Micky Mellon was frustrated with the officials despite his Tranmere side battling back from two goals down to earn a point in a 2-2 draw at Bristol Rovers.Josh Grant and Sam Nicholson struck to put the Gas ahead, but Callum MacDonald pulled one back for the visitors in the 25th minute.The second half was evenly fought, but Tranmere always carried a threat and Mellon’s side equalised throug...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers let a two-goal lead slip to draw with Tranmere at the Memorial Stadium.Josh Grant and Sam Nicholson got the Gas off to a flying start, but Micky Mellon’s side rallied and goals from Callum MacDonald and Paul Glatzel earned them a point.Rovers took the lead in the fifth minute thanks to a superb cross from Sam Finley and Grant providing the finishing touch with a fine header....Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will be handed a boost with the return of Glenn Whelan from suspension when they face Tranmere.The midfielder missed Rovers’ midweek FA Cup replay win against Oxford with a one-match suspension after being dismissed against Northampton with a second yellow card.Alfie Kilgour could feature after missing the FA Cup game as a precaution.Joey Barton is still without Harvey Saund...Full Story »

Matt Gray said he is “delighted” with Sutton’s progress in the English Football League after a 1-0 win away at Tranmere boosted their promotion ambitions.United grew into the fixture, with Will Randall striking a post at the end of the first half, and their momentum was not halted by the interval as Coby Rowe nearly broke the deadlock if not for Peter Clarke’s vital goal-...Full Story »

Isaac Olaofe handed Sutton’s promotion ambitions a boost as his strike secured an impressive 1-0 victory away at Tranmere.After a tame opening half hour where Callum McManaman went closest with a curling effort, the fixture then burst into life towards the end of the first period.The travelling team threatened to break the deadlock moments prior to the interval, first striking a post throu...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon is expected to recall a host of players for the League Two home game against Sutton.Mellon made 10 changes for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy win against Oldham, with Nathaniel Knight-Percival the only player to retain his starting place after last Saturday’s FA Cup first-round win at Crawley.The likes of Callum McManaman, Jay Spearing, Peter Clarke, Mark D...Full Story »

Boss Micky Mellon got the reaction he was looking for from his Tranmere side after Callum McManaman’s first-half strike clinched a 1-0 FA Cup win at League Two rivals Crawley.Winger McManaman, who won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013, settled the issue with a close-range effort to register his first goal since scoring the winner against Walsall on the opening day.Mellon had described Rovers&r...Full Story »

FA Cup winner Callum McManaman scored the only goal of the game as Tranmere booked a place in round two with a 1-0 victory at League Two rivals Crawley.Winger McManaman, who starred in Wigan’s 2013 triumph over Manchester City, settled the issue in the first half as Crawley tumbled to a fifth successive defeat in all competitions.Rovers boss Micky Mellon made four changes after slamming hi...Full Story »

Crawley will be without suspended defender Joel Lynch for Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie with Sky Bet League Two rivals Tranmere.Lynch was sent off during last weekend’s 4-1 loss at home to Port Vale.Striker Ashley Nadesan returns to contention after serving a two-match ban.Crawley are still missing defender Jordan Tunnicliffe due to injury.Tranmere have no fresh selection concern...Full Story »

Mansfield earned their first League Two win in 13 attempts after beating Tranmere 2-0 at Field Mill.Rhys Oates opened the scoring in the 18th minute after Danny Johnson had earlier missed a penalty.The points were secured midway through the second half when Johnson slotted home from close range.Johnson fired high and wide from the spot in just the second minute after Tranmere goalkeeper Ross Doo...Full Story »

Jon Brady hailed his Northampton side’s bravery after they moved into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-0 win at Tranmere.Kion Etete’s opener was added to by Sam Hoskins’ penalty as Brady’s side moved above their opponents and into third in the table.The Cobblers have responded to defeat at Hartlepool with three straight wins and clean sheets.And boss Bra...Full Story »

Northampton edged above Tranmere in the League Two promotion battle with a 2-0 victory at Prenton Park.Kion Etete’s fine effort and Sam Hoskins’ penalty secured a third straight Cobblers league win that moved the visitors into third.The result ended Tranmere’s eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions and they slipped out of the play-off places in a tight League Two table.Rov...Full Story »