Third-placed Bury go into the break level with 20th-placed Tranmere Rovers as neither side were able to create a decent enough goal-scoring opportunity.

Fans began to filter in after the first whistle due to bad traffic in and around the Bury area.

The game started brightly, however, as the visitors had a handful of chances early on but were unable to capitalise against the hosts.

An in-form Danny Rose was unable to add to his five goals this season, as he headed over from 15 yards a quarter of an hour into the game.

Bury's Tom Soares nearly broke the deadlock as the midfielder cut inside and shot from distance, with his effort just skimming the bar.

Shouts for a Tranmere penalty were waved away after Abdulai Bell-Baggie went down in the Bury area.

Neither side were able to capitalise as the game remains goalless at the break.