Defender Michael Turner's 69th minute screamer from the edge of the box was enough to give the Bees the win.

Rovers rarely threatened the Bees goal and managed only one effort from striker Paul Hall which twisted wide.

Turner had earlier shot wide, while Darren Pratley was denied by Tranmere's John Achterberg and Isaiah Rankin also tested the keeper.

Brentford: Nelson, O'Connor, Sodje, Turner, Frampton, Rankin, Talbot, Pratley, Salako (Tabb 56), Burton (Harrold 85), Scott P Fitzgerald (Gayle 68).
Subs Not Used: Bankole, Myers.

Goals: Turner 69.

Tranmere: Achterberg, Jackson, Sharps, Goodison, Taylor, McAteer (Jennings 82), Rankine, Whitmore (Harrison 79), Roberts, Hume (Dagnall 78), Hall.
Subs Not Used: Howarth, Linwood.

Booked: Hume, McAteer.

Att: 6,005.