Struggling Tranmere are without a win in five League Two matches following a dour goalless draw at home to Cambridge. Chances were at a premium for both sides throughout an afternoon short on quality.
Dominic Ball came closest to winning it for the visitors shortly before half-time, but neither side could find the breakthrough on a frustrating day at Prenton Park.
A Dull Opening With Few Openings
The tone was set from the outset, with Joe Ironside's failure to get on the end of Charlie Whitaker's cross the only incident of note during a dull opening.