Liam Ridehalgh will not face a suspension for the red card he picked up just 32 minutes into his Tranmere debut.
Andy Hinchcliffe looks at Derby's managerial switch, in-form QPR and Burnley, and rampant Preston.
Chris Lines' second-half free-kick proved the difference as Port Vale clinched a 1-0 win over 10-man Tranmere at Prenton Park.
Ronnie Moore insists Tranmere deserved better after a brave effort with 10 men saw them fall short and lose 1-0 against Port Vale.
Tranmere have eased their crisis at left-back by signing Huddersfield's Liam Ridehalgh on a three-month loan deal.
Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Tranmere Rovers and Port Vale at Prenton Park.
Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore was full of praise for his side's defensive qualities after their 2-0 Capital One Cup loss to Stoke.
Stoke booked their place in the Capital One Cup fourth round after recording a 2-0 win at League One outfit Tranmere.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes felt his were professional after seeing off Tranmere in the Capital One Cup third round.
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Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore expects Stoke to pose a very different proposition under new manager Mark Hughes.
Joss Labadie and Marcus Haber helped Notts County climb off the foot of the table with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere.
Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore was livid after his side became the first this season to lose to Notts County after a 2-0 away defeat.
Tranmere have signed utility man Tom Hateley on a four-month deal.
Team news for Saturday's League Two clash between Notts County and Tranmere Rovers at Meadow Lane.
Evergreen Tranmere defender Ian Goodison claims he is not contemplating retirement just yet, despite turning 41 in November.
Adam Forshaw netted from the spot with the last kick of the game as Brentford ran out 4-3 winners at Tranmere.