Graeme Lee’s side return to home soil after a 1-0 win over Crawley Town at the weekend looking for a third straight win.
Pools will be boosted by the return of Nicky Featherstone from suspension as Lee looks to manage his squad through a busy schedule.
Lee is under no illusions as to the challenge his team face tonight up against second placed Tranmere.
And we predict Lee to make one change to his starting XI:
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1. Ben Killip
Killip is in line for his 100th appearance for Pools. (Credit: Federico Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Maranesi
2. Jamie Sterry
Sterry is expected to continue at fullback. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Neill Byrne
Byrne has led the side well as captain in the last week. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
4. Timi Odusina
Odusina has become one of the first names on Graeme Lee's team sheet. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid