BURY avoided the six League One sides in the draw for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy area quarter-finals this morning to be paired at home with Tranmere.

The Shakers will feel confident of progression when the tie takes place on the week commencing Monday, November 10 after beating the Merseysiders 2-0 at the JD Stadium last weekend.

The full draw for the northern section: Bury v Tranmere, Oldham v Preston, Walsall v Sheffield United, Doncaster v Notts County.