LAST MEETING: Tranmere Rovers 0 Leyton Orient 0 (League One 07-02-2009). Tranmere were chasing a play-off place under Ronnie Moore and Ben Chorley lined up against Orient, who were struggling near the foot of the table in Geraint Williams’ first game as O’s boss. The Welshman oversaw a shut-out at Prenton Park for a precious point.

ALL ABOUT TRANMERE: Club physio Les Parry might not be in charge by the time this FA Cup round one game kicks off. If that is the case, Parry can at least reflect on the fact that he did no worse a job than England legend John Barnes and ex-Liverpool player Jason McAteer. Rovers, still in the League One relegation zone, are not having a good time at the moment.

DANGER MEN: Eleven defeats in 15 games means Rovers probably pose more danger to themselves. Striker Michael Ricketts has Premier League pedigree. Midfielder Chris Shuker can be a threat.

PREDICTION: Tranmere 3 Orient 1. Wembley will be one step closer for the O’s, but Rovers will score.

DID YOU KNOW: Not to be outdone by its more illustrious neighbour over the Mersey, Prenton Park has its own version of the Kop, named the Bebington Kop.

NEXT WEEK: It's another cup game on Tuesday, this time at home to Hereford United in the Johnstone Paint Trophy.