Setting the scene…
Tranmere Rovers return to Prenton Park on Tuesday night when they host Aston Villa’s U21 side in the Leasing.com Trophy Group C Northern section.
Micky Mellon’s men are back in action following Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Shrewsbury Town in Sky Bet League One.
Villa’s youngsters, managed by Mark Delaney, lost 2-0 away at Salford City in their last Leasing.com Trophy outing.
Team News
Rovers forward Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will be ineligible against his parent club tomorrow night.
David Perkins will be sidelined following recent injuries whilst George Ray and Sid Nelson are recovering from recent injuries.
Calum Woods and Morgan Ferrier remain out, likewise Jacob Maddox, Ishmael Miller, Evan Gumbs, Mark Ellis and Kane Wilson.
Midfielder Neil Danns is a doubt with a groin issue that he sustained in Saturday’s loss to Shrewsbury.
One to Watch
Midfielder Jacob Ramsey leads Aston Villa’s U21’s goal charts with three goals to his name.
Progressing through the club’s youth ranks, Ramsey signed a professional contract in January 2019, making his debut in a Sky Bet Championship Midlands derby at West Bromwich Albion a month later.
The 18-year-old was named Villa’s Academy Player of the Year at the end of last season and has continued his form into this campaign.
Ramsey is also an England youth international, capped at U18 and U19 level.
Match Officials
Referee: Ollie Yates
Assistant Referees: Matthew Bristow and Alan Clayton
Fourth Official: Richard Woodward
Tickets
The following stands are open: Bebington End Main Stand, Bebington Paddock, Town End Main Stand, Town Paddock, Cowshed Stand (away supporters).
The Gold and Platinum Lounge will also be open.
Prices are as follows:
Adults: £5
Senior 65+: £5
Young Person 18-22: £5
Disabled: £5
U18: £1
U12: £1
Carer: FREE
*There will be a £3 increase on the day in store and on the gate, except for Under 12's.
Gold Lounge:
Adult: £10
U18: £6
Platinum Lounge:
Adult: £25
U18: £11
U12: £11
Platinum and Gold Lounge Season Card Holders will be able to gain entry with their Season Card for this match and the match against Salford City. This also applies to Car Park Season Card Holders. No payment will be required for either of these.
Matchday Programme: 24-pages, £1.50.
To purchase tickets online please click here or visit us in store.
Match Coverage
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TRFC’s iFollow commentary team of Phil Wilkinson, Rob Edwards and Adam Siddorn will bring you uninterrupted commentary of the fixture.
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