Tranmere have been dealt a blow ahead of the Bulls' visit to Prenton Park with the news that winger Chris Shuker will miss the rest of the season through injury.
Right winger Shuker limped out of their Boxing Day win over Carlisle, but will now miss the rest of the season after cruciate ligament damage was detected. He will face surgery in February once the initial swelling goes down.
Left winger Steve Davies was sidelined in September with a similar injury, and is unlikely to see action this season. Manager Ronnie Moore admitted that he would be seeking replacements with both first choice wingers out:
"You're always looking at the transfer market. Whether it means I have to move one of ours on to move one in, or whether we're at the stage where I have to see what's about to bring in, I'll have to see. We are a bit light in the wing areas, and playing 4-4-2 they are important positions."
Youngster Mike Jones has been filling in on the right side in place of Shuker, but he has just seven starts to his name in three years as a pro. Bristol City loanee Jennison Myrie-Williams has also covered the position, but is yet to receive clearance to play in the FA Cup and may not extend his loan into the New Year.