Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers preview - Ridehalgh set to start

Liam Ridehalgh could earn a starting berth for Tranmere's FA Cup first-round fixture against Bristol Rovers.

The defender has trained all week after making a substitute appearance last weekend following a minor hip complaint.

However, manager Micky Adams does not expect to have any of Jason Koumas (groin), Cole Stockton (pelvis), Matt Hill (Achilles) or Danny Woodards (foot) back just yet.

Furthermore, striker Armand Gnanduillet has not been granted permission by parent club Chesterfield to feature in this competition, while he is cup-tied for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy game against Bury.

New signing Lyle Della-Verde will go straight into the Rovers squad after joining on loan from Fulham, while manager Darrell Clarke also welcomes back Ryan Brunt from his spell at York.

Stuart Sinclair and Angelo Balanta have both rejoined training and are in contention to face their League Two opponents.

But Neal Trotman is doubtful after suffering an ankle injury in the 1-0 win at Telford on Saturday.

Andy Monkhouse will definitely miss out after an appeal against his dismissal at the weekend was rejected.