Setting the scene…
Tranmere Rovers return to action on Tuesday night when they host Leicester City U21s in the Leasing.com Trophy Northern Section third-round, kick-off 7:45pm.
Buoyed by coming back from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup third-round tie at Premier League club Watford, attention now turns to a fixture with the Foxes U21s.
A win for Micky Mellon’s men will see them progress to the quarter-finals of the Leasing.com Trophy.
Team News
Liam Ridehalgh and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy remain doubts after festive injuries.
Scott Davies, Mark Ellis, Ollie Banks and Evan Gumbs are all sidelined.
New signing Alex Woodyard is cup-tied having already represented Peterborough in the competition.
One to watch
Forward Admiral Muskwe has impressed for Leicester’s youngsters in the EFL Trophy so far this season.
The 21-year-old signed his first professional contract at the Foxes in June 2016, and he has since impressed in the Club’s development sides.
Muskwe has played in every game of Leicester U21s Leasing.com Trophy journey, scoring twice.
He is also a full Zimbabwe international having previously represented England U17s at youth level.
Tickets
The following stands are open: Bebington End Main Stand, Bebington Paddock, Town End Main Stand, Town Paddock, Cowshed Stand (away supporters).
Come on down and back the lads, with tickets just £5 for adults and £1 for U18s.
Adults - £5
Senior (65+) - £5
Young Persons (18-22) - £5
Disabled - £5
U18s - £1
U12s - £1
Carers – Free
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Match officials
Referee: Martin Coy
Assistant referees: Gareth Mellor and David Plowright
Fourth Official : Matthew Bristow
Match Coverage
If you can’t make it to Prenton Park on Tuesday, the SWA can watch the game streamed lived on iFollow if they sign-up for just £10!
TRFC Radio’s commentary team of Phill Wilkinson, Rob Edwards and Adam Siddorn will provide uninterrupted coverage of our cup tie against Leicester City U21s.
iFollow is the official streaming service of Tranmere Rovers Football Club, allowing the SWA to see live streaming of matches, audio match commentary and behind the scenes content while you can get closer to the Club by watching on any device and in any location around the globe.
Seventy per-cent of revenues from iFollow will go back into Tranmere Rovers Football Club. Exciting content will be coming to iFollow Tranmere throughout the 2019/20 term.
Alternatively, the SWA can follow the action through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the fixture, followed by a match report.
Twitter: @TranmereRovers
Facebook: @trfcofficial
Instagram: @tranmererovers
Did you know?
Rovers will face their third Premier League U21 team in the competition this season when Leicester visit.