Wrexham v
Grimsby Town

Saturday 06 March 2004 @ 15:00

THE VENUE
For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
Address: The Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH
Telephone Number: 01978 262129 Fax Number: 01978 357821
Web: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk E-mail Address: wrexhamfootballclub@hotmail.com
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TRAVEL GUIDE
WARNING: The A483 is a notorious speed trap for the police and there is a speed camera when you reach the ground - so keep your speed below 30 mph.
For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 20a and turn onto the M56 Westbound towards Chester and North Wales. Leave the M56 at Junction 15 and turn left onto the M53 towards Chester. After approximately 3 miles the M53 becomes the A55. After approximately 5.5 miles leave the A55 at junction 36 and turn left onto the A483 towards Wrexham. After approximately 8.5 miles leave the A483 at the Junction of the A541 signposted Wrexham and Mold. Take the first left at the roundabout and straight over the next roundabout and the ground is ahead of you on your left.

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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 Network Rail Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.
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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 onto King Street and turn right at to the end of this road. Then walk through the set of lights and the ground will be ahead of you just past Wrexham General Train Station after just under a mile. For enquiries call 01978 363760.
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
Ticket Office: 01978 366388
Sainsburys Stand: Executive Box £18; Upper Section - Adults £14, Concessions £9; Lower - Adults £13, Concessions £8.
Sainsburys Stand Family Tickets: One Adult and Two Children - £20; One Adult and One Child - £16.
Pryce Griffiths Stand: Executive Area £18; Normal - Adults £15, Concessions £10.
The Kop (Standing): Adults £12, Concessions and Students £6.
Roberts Builders Stand (Away Supporters): Adults £15, Concessions £10.
Disabled Supporters: Wrexham have 45 disabled places available. Admission is free for the disabled supporter and the helper's ticket price is £12. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on 01978 262129.
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Wrexham

 Grimsby Town
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Rushden & Diamonds (h) Division 2 1-1 Notts County (a) Division 2 1-3
Bournemouth (a) Division 2 0-6 Barnsley (h) Division 2 6-1
Bristol City (a) Division 2 0-1 Luton Town (h) Division 2 3-2
Barnsley (h) Division 2 1-0 Colchester (a) Division 2 0-2
Stockport (h) Division 2 0-0 Bristol City (h) Division 2 1-2
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
1 2 2 2 8 -6 2 0 3 11 10 +1
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Grimsby Town
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
33 14 6 13 37 38 -1 48 11 17 34 10 9 15 44 60 -16 39
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Grimsby Town
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Hector Sam 7 2 9 Mick Boulding 12 1 13
Lee Jones 5 3 8 Phil Jevons 11 1 12
Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5 Iain Anderson 4 1 5
Chris Armstrong 3 2 5 Marcel Cas 3 1 4
Chris Llewellyn 5 0 5 Iffy Onuora 3 0 3

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE
Wrexham Grimsby Town
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 10 1 Tony Crane 12 2
Jim Whitley 8 0 Darren Barnard 8 0
Darren Ferguson 5 1 Jason Crewe 5 1
Steve Thomas 5 0 Des Hamilton 4 1
Dennis Lawrence 3 1 Marcel Cas 3 1
Steve Roberts 1 1 Stuart Campbell 3 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition Wrexham Draw Grimsby Total
League 18 11 18 47
FA Cup 1 0 0 1
League Cup 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 19 11 18 48
Overall as a % 40% 22% 38% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Grimsby Town 1-3 Wrexham 21-Jan-04 Division 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Grimsby Town
Injuries: Steve Roberts is suffering from an abscess and the antibiotics that he has been prescribed have not worked as quickly as anticipated and he remains a doubt. Paul Edwards trained on Friday but his fitness will be determined on how his hamstring reacts overnight. Injuries: On loan striker Isiah Rankin from Barnsley will miss out after damaging ankle ligaments in midweek along with Simon Ford who has a foot injury. John McDermott and Aidan Davison remain long term casualties and there are doubts over Stacy Coldicott, Jason Crewe and Iain Anderson.
Suspensions: Brian Carey. Suspensions: Aidan Davison (also injured).
Squad (17): Dibble, Whitfield, Pejic, Morgan, Lawrence, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Whitley, Barrett, Crowell, Barrett, Armstrong, Llewellyn, L Jones, Sam. Squad (18): Pettinger, Barnard, Edwards, Crane, Armstrong, Campbell, Daws, Jevons, Hockless, Thorpe, Mansara, Young, Hamilton, Soames, Parker, Coldicott, Anderson, Crewe.
Other News: Andy Dibble starts in goal and Denis Smith has little options in defence with Brian Carey suspended and doubts over Steve Roberts. If Roberts misses out then the back three will be Shaun Pejic, Craig Morgan and Dennis Lawrence. Darren Ferguson returns from suspension and will replace Hector Sam in the starting line up to join Jim Whitley and Matt Crowell as Denis Smith returns to three midfielders. Carlos Edwards will be on the right wing and Shaun Holmes will replace Paul Edwards on the left if he fails a fitness test. Chris Armstrong and Chris Llewellyn will continue up front. Other News: Andy Pettinger continues in goal for Aidan Davison but new manager Nicky Law has decisions to make ahead of him. Mike Edwards will be back in the starting line up following the foot injury to Simon Ford. Darren Masnara is expected is take the final place up front to partner Lee Thorpe up front in the absence of Rankin and Graham Hockless hopes to retain his place in midfield.
REF WATCH WEATHER
The match referee is Brian Curson of Leicester and he is assisted by Mark Astley of Manchester and Glenn Aston of the West Midlands. Brian Curson has refereed 27 games this season and has issued 81 yellow cards, at an average of 3.00 per game, and 9 red cards. Clear skies with a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius. North westerly wind direction with a max speed of 7 mph. Very poor visibility with a relative humidity of 79%.

THE LATEST ODDS
Wrexham Win 10/11 The Draw 9/4 Grimsby Win 5/2
Wrexham 1-0 6/1 0-0 Draw 8/1 Grimsby 1-0 8/1
Wrexham 2-0 13/2 1-1 Draw 11/2 Grimsby 2-0 14/1
Wrexham 2-1 7/1 2-2 Draw 14/1 Grimsby 2-1 10/1
Wrexham 3-1 14/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Grimsby 3-2 28/1

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