Rovers captain Owen Bailey notched the game's only goal as Grant McCann's side sealed a 1-0 win at Port Vale and a third victory in five Sky Bet League One games.
Vale came into this clash still searching for their first league win of the season and were still reeling after the sale of star striker Lorent Tolaj to Plymouth, but they showed more intent than their visitors before being punished after the break.
Vale Spurn Their Chances
The hosts dominated the early exchanges as Jaheim Headley saw a fierce effort tipped over by Thimothee Lo-Tutala, before the Rovers goalkeeper was alert to make a quickfire double save to keep out Mo Faal and then Ben Garrity.