Barrow manager Pete Wild accused his team of failing to stand up to the physicality of Tranmere following the Bluebirds’ one-goal defeat at Prenton Park.Josh Hawkes’ first-half effort settled the game in favour of the hosts, whose dominance was not reflected in the narrow scoreline.Tranmere closed within four points of the League Two play-off spots following a third win on the spin.B...Full Story »

Rejuvenated Tranmere continued their charge up the League Two table after Josh Hawkes’ 25th-minute strike earned a 1-0 victory over Barrow at Prenton Park.Hawkes collected Kieron Morris’ pass to fire crisply across goalkeeper Paul Farman and secure a third straight single-goal success for manager Micky Mellon’s team.Barrow sought a quick response, Ben Whitfield twice frustrated...Full Story »

Luke Robinson will be pushing for a return to Tranmere manager Micky Mellon’s matchday squad when they welcome Barrow this weekend.Robinson and Kyle Jameson both returned to training last week but, while the latter was an unused substitute in the 1-0 win at Walsall, there was no place for the former.Kieron Morris will be looking to start after a couple of substitute appearances, as will El...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon believes his meticulous summer recruitment is beginning to pay dividends after Rovers registered back-to-back away wins with a last-gasp 1-0 victory at Walsall.Elliott Nevitt nodded home their winner five minutes into second-half stoppage time after fellow substitute and former Walsall man Kieron Morris’ drive was parried by Saddlers goalkeeper Owen Evans.It was ...Full Story »

Tranmere substitute Elliott Nevitt scored a dramatic winner with virtually the last touch of the game as Rovers beat out-of-form Walsall 1-0.Nevitt nodded home the rebound after another substitute, former Saddlers man Kieron Morris, saw his strike parried by Walsall keeper Owen Evans.The defeat extended Walsall’s winless run to 11 games in all competitions, while Rovers recorded a fifth cl...Full Story »

Liam Gordon could be involved for Walsall as they prepare to host Tranmere.The defender made his comeback from injury against Cheltenham in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek and Saddlers manager Michael Flynn confirmed Gordon had been training fully since then.Oisin McEntee is edging closer to a comeback and could return to full contact training soon.Hayden White and Tom Knowles could also...Full Story »

Micky Mellon insists his young Tranmere team will reach a “different level” when they add consistency to the energy and enthusiasm that earned a deserved 1-0 victory at Salford.Josh Hawkes scored the only goal after 34 minutes at The Peninsula Stadium to inflict a first home defeat of the League Two campaign on Salford.Mellon’s team made light of their inferior possession share...Full Story »

Josh Hawkes’ accomplished first-half strike earned Tranmere a coupon-busting 1-0 victory at League Two high-flyers Salford.The hosts dominated possession but couldn’t muster a single shot on target in what was a first home defeat this term for head coach Neil Wood’s team.Tranmere struck following a brisk counter in the 34th minute.Josh Dacres-Cogley crossed along the floor from...Full Story »

Salford could still be without Ash Eastham when they take on Tranmere.The defender is edging closer to a return from injury but missed the Ammies’ midweek game against Harrogate.Stevie Mallan, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard are also expected to be sidelined.Elliot Watt could retain his place in the starting line-up after a good performance against the Sulphurites where he set up the winn...Full Story »

Dynel Simeu could make his first start for Tranmere in the Sky Bet League Two game against Bradford at Prenton Park.The Southampton defender made his Rovers debut as a substitute in the 2-0 defeat against Leyton Orient last time out following his move on loan and is now pushing for a start.Paul Glatzel also joined on loan on deadline day and will be hoping to be involved after returning to the c...Full Story »

Dynel Simeu could make his first start as Tranmere look to get back on track against Stockport at Prenton Park.The Southampton defender joined on deadline day and came on as a substitute in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient.Paul Glatzel could freshen up Rovers’ forward line after securing his return to the club on loan, but boss Micky Mellon has a numb...Full Story »

An own goal by Jordan Turnbull and a sublime strike from Paul Smyth gave Leyton Orient a 2-0 home win against Tranmere as the Sky Bet League Two leaders maintained their 100 per cent home record and unbeaten run.With defences on top in the first half, the O’s got the breakthrough in the 36th minute when Smyth drilled a cross into the box from the right and, under pressure from Ruel Sotirio...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens had a busy transfer deadline day and is likely to name new recruits Stephen Duke-McKenna and Jayden Wareham in his squad for the visit of Tranmere.Guyana midfielder Duke-McKenna has signed a season-long loan deal from QPR, and Chelsea’s teenage striker Wareham has made a similar move across the capital.One player who will not be present for the Sky Bet Lea...Full Story »

Micky Mellon praised the ‘guts and determination’ of his Tranmere Rovers side following their 2-0 home win over Colchester United.Rovers led from the fourth minute at Prenton Park, with Josh Hawkes side-footing home a volley at the far post after Kane Hemmings had beaten Ryan Clampin down the right and crossed.And Tranmere sealed their 2-0 win in the 83rd minute when Jake Burton sent...Full Story »

Micky Mellon’s Tranmere Rovers clinched their second league win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over visitors Colchester United.Rovers made a bright start at Prenton Park and took a fourth-minute lead through Josh Hawkes.Jake Burton made sure of the points late on.Tranmere burst out of the traps and Hawkes’ broke the deadlock by side-footing home a sweet volley at the far post, afte...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare to face Colchester on Saturday.Micky Mellon’s side fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat to Premier League club Newcastle in midweek and will be looking to take that performance into their league campaign.Elliott Nevitt is likely to start up front after scoring his second goal of the season in midweek.Ross Doohan should take his place between th...Full Story »

Chris Wood spared Newcastle’s blushes as a second-string side hit back from a goal down to see off League Two Tranmere 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.A slick passing move ended with Elliott Nevitt slotting beyond Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow, one of 10 changes from the 3-3 Premier League draw against Manchester City as only Joe Willock was retained.But Jamaal Lascelles and Wood scored either s...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon will be looking for a response from his players as they head into Carabao Cup second-round battle with Premier League Newcastle.Mellon was disappointed with his side’s performance in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Newport on Saturday in which he fielded the same starting XI for the third successive game.The Rovers boss gave opportunities to keeper Mateusz Hewelt,...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon kept his players locked in the Rodney Parade dressing room for 50 minutes after they let a 1-0 lead slip to go down to a 2-1 defeat at Newport.An Aaron Lewis own goal midway through the first half gave the visitors a fortunate lead as the home defender diverted Paul Lewis’ cross into his own net.But Tranmere failed to build on that slice of luck and the hosts ...Full Story »

Newport fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Tranmere and halt their losing run at Rodney Parade.The Welsh side had lost seven successive home matches in League Two, stretching back to the end of last season.Their luck appeared to be out again when Aaron Lewis diverted Paul Lewis’ cross into his own net to give the visitors a 23rd-minute lead.But Nathan Moriah-Welsh marked ...Full Story »