Carlisle United v Wrexham

 

Saturday 14 December 2002

 

Kick Off 3:00 pm

 

The Venue

Brunton Park Stadium, Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LL.

Telephone Number: 01228 526237

Fax Number: 01228 530138

Internet Site: www.carlisleunited.co.uk

E-mail Address: admin@carlisleunited.co.uk

Unofficial Sites

3 Games in Hand  94thminute.com 
Brunton Park Online  Carlisle Stats 
Carlisle Till I Die  Carlisle United Online 
Cumbrian Blues Independent Supporters Trust
Reeves is offside again The Glass Pyramid
The News & Star

 

 

Travel Guide

Directions from Wrexham: Head north on the A483, A55, M53 onto the M56 eastbound towards Warrington. Leave the M56 at junction 9 joining the M6 Northbound for 119 miles leaving a junction 43. Head west off the M6 on the A69 following signs for Carlisle for about two miles and the ground will become visible on your right after passing through the second set of lights.
Car Parking: There is a large car pack with 1,000 spaces at the ground. To locate it turn right into Victoria Place 200 yards after the ground and take the first right into St Aidans Road. There is a sharp turn in the road near the Stonyholme Golf Club and you will enter the car. The alternative is street parking if you arrive early by turn left at the lights near the ground and parking in the limited spaces on Greystone Road or side streets.
By Train: Nearest Train Station is Carlisle. The station is 1.5 miles from the ground and will take you a 15 minute walk to get there. You can also jump into a taxi, of which there are plenty outside the station, and this will set you back around £2.50. If you prefer to travel by foot walk out of the station and over the lights and then walk around The Crescent. Follow the road round to the left and then turn right onto Warwick Road. Continue down Warwick Road and after about a mile the ground will be on your left. Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.
Outbound Journey Return Journey
Station Arrival Depart Station Arrival Depart
Wrexham General   11:05 Carlisle   17:15
Chester 11:25 11:48 Crewe 19:13 19:37
Warrington Bank Quay 12:13 12:18 Chester 19:55 20:18
Carlisle 13:55   Wrexham General 20:36  
Duration: 2:50     Duration: 3:21    
Bus Station: The main station is a short distance from the train station and the Lanes Shopping Centre. A number 70 to Durranhill stops outside the ground.
Beer and Grub: You will find the Beehive just past the ground and although it is predominantly used by home fans it does allow in a small number of away supporters. If travelling from the station the first pub you will come along is The Griffin with its plus point being cheep beer. Other pubs is the White House which is reinventing itself as a family pub after being 'quite rough'! If you are stuck for time then the new East Stand has a bar. Chips shops in the town centre offer something different, like haggis and lack pudding in batter, and the Ground food has improved dramatically in recent seasons.
Cash Machines: When heading in off the M6 on the A69 you will pass a Tesco's and the nearest cash point is located here. After that the nearest is located near the town centre after just entering Warwick Road.

 

 

Ground Information

Tickets must be purchased from Wrexham FC as cash is not accepted on the turnstiles.
General: After ambitious plans to redevelop Brunton Park were shelved before the pitch could be moved back 10 yards the away end on the side of the pitc is located behind one goal! As with a new stand the facilities are a lot better than most Division three Grounds.
Ticket Office: 01228 526237
Seats: In blocks 1 and 2 of the East stand. Tickets must be purchased in advance costing £13.00 for Adults and £8 for concessions. Entrance is via turnstiles 17 - 21 at the northern end of the stand.
Disabled Supporters: The disabled enclosure is located on the opposite side of the East Stand to the away end and is situated at the front of blocks 8 and 9. Admission is free for the disabled and one helper and there is designated parking spaces in the main car park. Everything must be booked in advance through the number above.
Programme: £2.00
Fanzines: Hit the Bar! - £1.00

 

 

Pre Match Analysis
Current Form - The Last Five Games
Carlisle United Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Wrexham (h) LDV Vans QFN 2-0 Carlisle (a) LDV Vans QFN 0-2
Scunthorpe (a) FA Cup 2 0-0 Hull City (h) Division 3 0-0
York City (a) Division 3 1-2 Bristol Rovers (a) Division 3 3-0
Bury (h) Division 3 1-2 Darlington (h) FA Cup 1 0-2
Lincoln City (h) FA Cup 1 2-1 Leigh RMI (a) LDV Vans 2 4-3
Carlisle United Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 1 2 6 5 1 2 1 2 7 7 0
The Season So Far - League Record
Carlisle United Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
20 5 3 12 21 36 -15 18 21 20 8 8 4 33 24 8 21 7
The Danger Men - Top Goal Scorers
Carlisle United Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Craig Farrell 3 3 3 Andy Morrell 15 1 17
Brian Wake 4 0 4 Lee Trundle 4 1 5
Brendan McGill 2 1 3 Hector Sam 4 0 4
Richie Foran 2 1 3 Carlos Edwards 2 2 4
Will McDonagh 2 1 3 Steve Thomas 2 1 3
Leon Osman 1 2 3 Lee Jones 1 2 3

The Hard Men - Worst Discipline

Carlisle United Wrexham
Player Yellow Red Player Yellow Red
Darren Kelly 8 1 Darren Ferguson 5 0
Richie Foran 6 1 Lee Trundle 4 0
Mark Summerbell 7 0 Shaun Holmes 4 0
Will McDonagh 4 1 Carlos Edwards 1 1
Peter Murphy 5 0 Paul Edwards 2 0
Trevor Molloy 2 1 Andy Morrell 2 0
Lee Maddison 3 0 Dennis Lawrence 2 0
Michael Taylor 3 0

Recent Meetings

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Carlisle United 2-0 Wrexham 11-Dec-02 LDV Vans QF N Review

 

 

Match Build Up

Team News

Carlisle United Wrexham
Injuries: Leon Osman is struggling with a injury that forced him off in midweek. Craig Farrell is also struggling with injury. Injuries: Dennis Lawrence is doubtful with a toe infection and Brian Carey has already been ruled out. Waynne Phillips is out until the New Year whilst Andy Dibble's comeback game was cancelled in midweek.
Suspensions: Peter Murphy and Lee Maddison. Suspensions: Darren Ferguson.
Squad (20): Glennon, Shelley, Birch, Byrne, Taylor, Kelly, Andrews, McCarthy, McGill, Baldacchino, Osman, Summerbell, Hudson, McDonagh, Jack, Foran, Farrell, Robinson, Nixon, Wake. Squad (16): Whitfield, Rogers, Lawrence, Pejic, Roberts, Morgan, Thomas, Barrett, Whitley, C Edwards, P Edwards, M Jones, Trundle, Morrell, Sam, L Jones.
Other News: Mark Hudson signed on a months loan from Middlesbrough on Friday and is available for selection against Wrexham. Des Byrne is back after a months out but is not fully match fit to start and Peter Keen is available after being sidelined for two months with a broken toe. Other News: With Dan Bennett playing for Singapore it looks like an all Welsh defence with Lawrence doubtful. In goal will be Paul Whitfield and it looks as if Craig Morgan will make his first start of the season alongside Steve Roberts and Shaun Pejic. With Ferguson suspended for this game Steve Thomas joins Paul Barrett and Jim Whitley in midfield. Carlos Edwards will be on the right wing and Paul Edwards should shake off a alight not to play on the left but Shaun Holmes is on standby. At least up front is more simple with Andy Morrell and Lee Trundle picking themselves!

The Latest Odds

Carlisle Win

13/8

The Draw

11/5

Wrexham Win

11/8

Carlisle 1-0

7/1

0-0 Draw

15/2

Wrexham 1-0

6/1

Carlisle 2-0

11/1

1-1 Draw

11/2

Wrexham 2-0

10/1

Carlisle 2-1

9/1

2-2 Draw

14/1

Wrexham 2-1

8/1

Carlisle 3-1

22/1

3-3 Draw

50/1

Wrexham 3-1

18/1

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