Fleetwood Town moved to within two points of the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off places after Shaun Rooney's dramatic late winner secured a 1-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers at Highbury.

The Cod Army looked the more likely side to find a breakthrough throughout the second half and were rewarded eight minutes from time when captain Rooney powered home Andy Cannon's corner to seal all three points.

Fleetwood had shown plenty of attacking intent before the interval, with Rooney seeing an early effort fly over the crossbar before Jake Batty forced Luke McGee into a smart save from close range.

Tranmere came closest to opening the scoring in the first half when George Nevett's header sparked a goalmouth scramble, only for Jay Lynch to produce an excellent save and tip the ball onto the crossbar.

Matt Lawlor's side controlled much of the second period, limiting Rovers' opportunities while searching for a decisive breakthrough.

The victory was Fleetwood's first over Tranmere in seven years and ended a run of four meetings without a goal.

The win puts The Cod Army into 11th in the League Two table.

Rooney's dramatic winner seals victory for Fleetwood Town against Tranmere Rovers

Rooney's dramatic winner seals victory for Fleetwood Town against Tranmere Rovers