Team News:
Hartlepool team news:
Hartlepool striker Joel Porter (thigh) hopes to return after missing the last three games of the regular season.
Winger Steven Istead and defender John Brackstone may be in the squad after returning to training after illness.
Tranmere team news:
Tranmere hope to have wing-backs Gareth Roberts (shoulder) and Ryan Taylor (foot) available, after the pair both returned to training this week.
But midfielder Danny Harrison (leg) is likely to miss out, while Gary Jones and Calvin Zola are still missing.
