Friday, 19 March, kick off 7.45pm at Prenton Park

Les Parry is without Zoumana Bakayogo after the left back was sent off late in the draw at Bristol Rovers. Aaron Cresswell is likely to come straight in for his 16th start of the season.

The Manager hopes to have Luke Daniels and Joe Collister fit after the pair picked up ankle and hamstring knocks respectively this week. Daniels has not missed a match since October.

Rovers go into the game looking to restore their four point gap over the relegation zone after Exeter's midweek win reduced it to one. Parry's side have won eight, drawn two and lost the remaining eight of their home league games this season.

Hartlepool come to Prenton Park in 18th place, one point above Tranmere. Away from Victoria Park Chris Turner's Pools have won three, drawn three and lost 11.

Turner may select James Brown for a first start since returning from a knee injury but Denis Behan is out with an ankle problem.

Tonight's match is the 116th time the two clubs have met in all competitions with Tranmere holding a 55 wins to 38 advantage. Earlier this season Peter Hartley scored the only goal of the game at Victoria Park as Hartlepool won 1-0, while last season's meeting at Prenton Park was also won by a solitary goal, with Craig Curran on target for Tranmere.

Rovers can be backed to win at 6/5 with the Club's online betting partner, bet365, while a 2-1 home win is 8/1. Fancy a scorecast? Ian Goodison scoring the first goal in a 3-1 Tranmere victory is 350/1. Remember, every bet you place at bet365 directly helps the Club.

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Where is Prenton Park?

You can find the ground on Borough Road and Prenton Road West in Birkenhead, post code CH42 9PY. The ground is just a few minutes from junctions 3 and 4 of the M53, and only a few minutes from the Liverpool Tunnel. We've got a large car park at the ground which costs just £4 and can be booked in advance by calling 0871 221 2001 or by calling into the Club Shop / Ticket Office. More comprehensive directions and travel information can be found here.

Before the match

On Saturday match days, the Club Shop and Ticket Office are open from 10.00am until kick off and the Club Shop is open after the game for half an hour. For midweek matches opening time is 9.30am and we're open right through until kick off.

Match tickets can be purchased from the Ticket Office, online at www.tranmererovers.co.uk or by calling 0871 221 2001 option 1. If you've bought in advance and are collecting your ticket, it will be available from the collections window at the Ticket Office. Otherwise, you can - unless stated otherwise - pay cash on the turnstiles in all stands except the Main Stand (ticket required). We offer four types of concession rates - Juniors (16 and under), Young Persons (17-22), Seniors (60+) and Disabled (medium or higher rate of disability living allowance). Young Persons and Disabled tickets must be purchased in advance from the Ticket Office together with proof of age or letter of disability living allowance entitlement. Wherever possible, all concessions should bring proof of age in case it is required at the turnstiles.

There's FREE face painting in the Club Shop ahead of the game and it's the first place match programmes go on sale. Programmes will also be on sale inside every stand of the ground once the turnstiles open - which is an hour before kick off.

Once inside the ground, all four stands have fast food outlets and toilets, plus the concourse in the Bebington End of the Main Stand has televisions where we'll usually be showing Sky Sports News or any live matches taking place. There's also televisions in the Bunny Bell Bar (accessed from the Town End of the Main Stand and the Town Paddock), and in Aldo's and The Belmont Suite, our two bars situated in the Prentonian Suite in which home supporters are welcome before they enter the ground.

If you fancy watching the match from one of our executive suites you're more than welcome. We've got three different rooms - the Tranmere Suite, the Vice Presidents' Suite and the Dixie Dean Suite, all of which come with a complimentary match programme, bar facilities and more. At half time, supporters in the Tranmere Suite can get tea, coffee and biscuits, those in the Vice Presidents' Suite are offered tea, coffee and a pie, while those in the Dixie Dean Suite get a half time buffet plus tea and coffee. Depending on which room you're in, you might even spot some players (past and present) and the directors too. For all three rooms, tickets must be purchased in advance - Adult and Junior prices only. Call 0871 221 2001 option 1 or call into the Club Shop / Ticket Office. Dixie Dean tickets are subject to availability.

Half time

We've usually got a whole host of things going on at half time to keep you occupied while the players catch their breath. There's the draw for the Equaliser, which sees one lucky fan take home half the proceeds with the rest going to the Club - tickets will have been on sale inside the ground before kick off.

Then we've got the R Factor, a half time competition for supporters which sees three people attempt to shoot the ball through the R in TRFC.

There will be an update of scores from other games around the country, music, you can watch the substitutes warm up and there'll sometimes be a presentation too.

After the match

The Bunny Bell Bar and Aldo's are open after the final whistle and they're a handy place to mull over any controversial incidents during the game! Supporters in the Tranmere Suite, Vice Presidents' Suite and Dixie Dean Suite can also relax in those rooms after the final whistle. And if the car park is a bit busy, it's a chance to let the traffic ease off before making your way home.