Tranmere 0 Preston 2

Preston's side included another performance for recovering full back Michael Hart with Neal Trotman playing in the centre of defence also stepping up his comeback. Richard Chaplow played in midfield with Kevin Nicholls so the injury front looks to be clearing up.

Lewis Neal played on the left whilst Mellor bagged two goals playing alongside Hawley who has been out of the past couple of Preston first team squads.