Defender Stephen McLaughlin bagged a brace for Mansfield last time these two sides met. James Perch is injured. Oliver Hawkins is back following suspension. Jordan Turnbull could start after moving from Salford on Thursday. Neill Byrne is set to start after making the move from Hartlepool.
The sides have met 85 times, Tranmere winning 34, Mansfield 26, while there have been 24 draws. Mansfield have won their last four home games against Tranmere. Both sides lost on the opening day of the season. 2:1