It's the first game for almost a month for the United Reserve team as they host Tranmere Rovers at Brunton Park.

Richard Keogh was a late withdrawal as he reported in feeling ill.

13 mins - Michael Bridges scores to make it 1-0.

31 mins - Macauley equalises for the visitors.

Half Time: United 1 - 1 Rovers

48 mins - Madine nods home a good Jeff Smith cross to give United the lead.

Full Time: United 2 - 1 Rovers

A decent result in difficult conditions which saw the welcome return from injury of some of United's senior players.

Full reaction from Eric Kinder tomorrow.

United - Mitchell, Joyce, Aldred, Thirlwell (Blake), J Smith, Taylor, Lumsdon (Lakeland), G Smith, Carlton, Bridges (Tinnion), Madine. Subs - Gillespie, Cook.

Rovers - Achterberg, Holmes, Cresswell, Denson, Jones, Henry, Mackreth, Fraughan, Macauley, Ashcroft, Corrigan. Subs - Richardson, Baker, Rule, Pursehouse.