Danny Harrison and Danny Holmes earned Rovers Reserves a point in a match that saw both teams end with ten men.

Chester's long ball game paid dividends in the 25th minute when John Achterberg saved Drewe Broughton's header but Michael Johnston's attempted clearance was turned into the net by Chris Holroyd.

The first of 11 bookings in the game - which was far from dirty - came in the 32nd minute for Harrison, while Steve Jennings and Olly James followed him into the referee's book before the break.

Rovers equalised in fine fasion on 58 minutes when Holmes smashed shot into the top right corner from 25 yards, and Mike Jones forced a good save from former Tranmere keeper Phil Palethorpe soon after.

Michael Johnston and Aaron Cresswell were shown yellow cards on 68 and 70 minutes respectively, and a minute later Rovers took the lead.

A fine move started at the back by Jennings saw Holmes cross to the far post for James whose header was turned in by Harrison from close range.

With just four minutes remaining the home side levelled through Holroyd, while Rovers had to re-arrange their back line after Johnston was shown his second yellow.

Deep in injury time the home side were also unfortunate to be reduced to ten men as Sean Hessey was given his second caution of the game.

Tranmere: Achterberg, Holmes, Henry, Johnston, Cresswell, M. Jones, Harrison, Jennings, Williams, Curran (Corrigan 80), James. Substitutes not used: Ferguson, P. Jones, Gornell, Beahon.