Tranmere Rovers manager Ronnie Moore has made two changes to the side that lost 3-1 against Walsall for tonight's Capital One Cup first-round clash with Mansfield Town.

James Rowe replaces Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro up front for the home side, while Joe Thompson comes into the midfield for Chris Atkinson.

Jason Koumas, who recently returned to Prenton Park 11 years after leaving the club, is named on the bench.

Meanwhile, Stags boss Paul Cox has made three changes to his starting lineup.

Tranmere: Fon Williams, Holmes, Taylor, Foster, Horwood, Thompson, Power, Rowe, Robinson, Lowe, Sodje

Mansfield: Marriott, Meikle, Jennings, Murray, Dempster, McCombe, Briscoe, Howell, Clucas, Beevers, Palmer