Wrexham v York City

 

Saturday 22 March 2003

 

Kick Off 3:00 pm

 

The Venue

The Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH

Telephone Number: 01978 262129

Fax Number: 01978 357821

Internet Site: http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk 

E-mail Address: wrexhamfootballclub@hotmail.com

For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials

Opposition Sites

York City FC Evening Press
Minstermen Net Red and Blue NET
YORK CITY SOUTH

 

 

Travel Guide

For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials

Directions from the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 20a to join the M56 towards Chester and then onto the M53 towards Chester and Wrexham at junction 15. Follow the M53 onto the A55 leaving at junction 35 turning left onto the A483 to Wrexham. Leave the A483 at the junction of A541 turning right towards Wrexham Town Centre. The Racecourse will be straight ahead over the next roundabout.

Car Parking: NEWI College just before the ground and a local car park just before the Shell Garage on the opposite side of the road and both cost around £2.00. Free parking is available on the two retail parks by turning left or right at the second roundabout but do not park in ALDI or you will get clamped!

By Train: Wrexham General is next to the ground and there is a service every two hours between Chester and Shrewsbury. There is also an hourly service between Wrexham and Liverpool. Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.

By Bus: Wrexham Bus Station is only a five minute walk from the ground but if you want to catch a bus to the ground then use a number 11, 18a or 21 bus. If you prefer to walk then turn left out of the bus station and turn right at to the end of this road. Then walk through to set of lights and the ground will be ahead of you just past Wrexham General Train Station. For enquiries call 01978 363760.

 

 

Ticket Information

For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials

Ticket Office: 01978 262129

Sainsburys Stand: Executive Box £17; Centre Section - Adults £13, Concessions £8; Paddock - Adults £12, Concessions £7.

Sainsburys Stand Family Tickets: One Adult and Two Children - £19; One Adult and One Child - £15.

Pryce Griffiths Stand: Executive Area £17; Normal - Adults £14, Concessions £9.

The Kop (Standing): Adults £11, Concessions and Students £5.

Roberts Builders Stand (Away Supporters): Adults £13, Concessions £8.

Disabled Supporters: Wrexham have 45 disabled places available. Admission is free for the disabled supporter and the helper's ticket price is £11. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on 01978 262129.

 

 

Pre Match Analysis
Current Form - The Last Five Games
Wrexham York City
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Hartlepool (h) Division 3 2-0 Bristol Rovers (a) Division 3 1-0
Lincoln (a) Division 3 1-1 Bournemouth (h) Division 3 1-0
Shrewsbury (h) Division 3 3-3 Cambridge (h) Division 3 3-1
Rushden & D (h) Division 3 3-0 Darlington (a) Division 3 1-2
Exeter City (a) Division 3 0-1 Rushden & D (a) Division 3 1-2
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 2 1 9 5 4 3 0 2 7 5 2
The Season So Far - League Record
Wrexham York City
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
36 15 13 8 56 41 15 58 06 38 16 11 11 46 44 2 49 05
The Danger Men - Top Goal Scorers
Wrexham York City
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Andy Morrell 24 1 25 Peter Duffield 10 2 12
Lee Trundle 7 1 8 Jonathon Parkin 10 1 11
Carlos Edwards 5 2 7 Lee Bullock 5 1 6
Hector Sam 5 0 5 Lee Nogan 5 1 6
Lee Jones 2 2 4 Darren Edmondson 3 0 3

The Hard Men - Worst Discipline

Wrexham York City
Player Yellow Red Player Yellow Red
Darren Ferguson  8 1 Tom Cowan 10 0
Paul Edwards 6 0 Jonathon Parkin 10 0
Lee Trundle 4 0 Darren Edmondson 8 0
Shaun Holmes 4 0 Scott Jones 5 0
Carlos Edwards 1 1 Chris Brass 5 0
Andy Morrell 3 0 Chris Smith 5 0
Steve Thomas 3 0 Lee Bullock 5 0

Recent Meetings

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
York City 1-1 Wrexham 29-Oct-02 Division 3 Review


Match Build Up

Team News

Wrexham York City
Injuries: the good news for Wrexham is that Andy Morrell (ankle), Paul Edwards (ankle) and Jim Whitley (deadleg) will start but are not fully fit. Shaun Pejic joins Dan Bennett and Hector Sam on the sidelines but a late fitness test will decide if Steve Roberts can play. Injuries: Skipper Chris Brass was substituted in midweek with fears of a hamstring strain and he remains the only fresh doubt but is expected to be fit. Lee Bullock again misses out with a calf strain.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: None.
Squad (16): Dibble, Roberts, Carey, Lawrence, C Edwards, P Edwards, Ferguson, Whitley, Green, Morrell, Trundle, Rogers, Holmes, Morgan, Barrett, Jones. Squad (16): Ingham, Edmondson, Smith, Brass, Jones, Cowan, Cooper, Potter, Nogan, Parkin, Stockdale, Shandran, Brackstone, Hobson, Mathie, Wood. 
Other News: If Steve Roberts does not make it then rookie Craig Morgan will make his first league start in the back three alongside Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence. Elsewhere it will be unchanged with Andy Dibble in goal, a midfield of Jim Whitley, Scott Green and Darren Ferguson, As usual the wingbacks are Carlos Edwards and Paul Edwards with Andy Morrell and Lee Trundle up front. Other News: Striker lee Nogan has been struggling with minor knocks and strains but made a late substitute appearance in midweek and his fitness is improving.

The Latest Odds

Wrexham Win

4/5

The Draw

11/5

York Win

3/1

Wrexham 1-0

6/1

0-0 Draw

15/2

York 1-0

9/1

Wrexham 2-0

15/2

1-1 Draw

11/2

York 2-0

18/1

Wrexham 2-1

15/2

2-2 Draw

14/1

York 2-1

14/1

Wrexham 3-2

11/1

3-3 Draw

50/1

York 3-2

28/1

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