Swindon Town
v Wrexham

Saturday 13 September 2003 @ 15:00

THE VENUE
Address: The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2ED.
Telephone Number: 0870 443 1969 Fax Number: 01793 333 780
Web: www.swindontownfc.co.uk E-mail Address: stfc_enquiries@hotmail.com

 

TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Head south on the A483, A5 towards Shrewsbury and then onto the M54. Continue to the end of the M54 and then join the M6 southbound at junction 10a. Leave the M6 at junction 8 joining the M5 southbound until you reach the junction with the A417 where you turn left onto the A417. At the roundabout with the A436 turn tight continuing on the A4117 towards Cheltenham. After 15 miles on the A417 go straight on at the roundabout onto the A419 heading towards Swindon WARNING - THERE ARE SPEED CAMERAS AT THE TOP OF THE STEEP HILL AT BLUNSDON. Half a mile after Blunsdon turn right at the Turnpike roundabout (there are a lot of these in Swindon!) onto the A4311. Continue on this road towards Swindon go through numerous roundabouts until you reach one called Transfer bridges. From here turn left following signs for the County ground and Swindon centre. After passing under the railway bridge you will reach another roundabout where you take the second exit into County Road (signposted County Ground and Swindon Centre) and the ground will be on your left after the next mini roundabout.

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Car Parking: There is parking available at the ground if you arrive early. Alternatively you can park at the cricket ground signposted off County Road. St Joseph's Scholl by the ground charge £3.00 and is located opposite Burger King. To find in continue along County Road until you reach the Magic Roundabout - this is a large roundabout surrounded by five mini roundabouts! You will want the third exit off the magic Roundabout following signs for the M4 and the school is located off the dual carriageway on your left.
By Train: Swindon station is in walkable distance and will take you around 10-15 minutes. On leaving the station cross the road and head between two pubs called the Great Western and Queen's Tap. At the end of this road turn left onto Manchester Road through a set of traffic lights. At the end of this road turn right and the County ground is 300 yards up this road on your left. A taxi ride would set you back around £4.00.
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Away Travel Club: Not published.
By Bus: From Fleming Way, nos.1 and 1a run from Bus Stop Q, the 13 and 15 from Bus Stop S.
Places to Drink: The County Hotel by the ground does not usually allow in away supporters but if you are parking at the Cricket Ground you can get in here and the beer is cheap. Also allowing in away support is the Malt and Hops on Drove Road (off the magic roundabout). The Arkells stand also serves alcohol inside the ground. Otherwise look in the town centre.
Places to Eat: Burger King opposite St Joseph's school and there is a good chippy near the Malt and Hops on Droves road but closer to the ground.
Cash Machines: Nationwide machine at the Tescos on Ocotal Way is half a mile away.

 

TICKET INFORMATION
General: This is one of the most expensive grounds Wrexham will be visiting this season. The Arkell's stand has seats for 1,200 away fans and the cheaper and uncovered Startton Bank is only used if demand exceeds this. Discount is available if you purchase the tickets before the day of the game. If you are sitting at the back of the stand your view of one goal could be obstructed by a pillar but the rest of the stand is OK.
Ticket Office: 0870 443 1894
Arkells Stand: On the Day: Adults £21.00, OAPs/Students £13.00, Juniors £7.00. In Advance: Adults £19.00, OAP's/Students £12.00, Juniors £6.00.
Stratton Bank: Adults £13.00, OAPs/Students £9.00, Juniors £7.00. This stand is only open if there is sufficient demand. This stand is behind the goal and does not have a roof.
Standing: None.
Disabled Facilities: There are 6 wheelchair spaces in the away end with helpers located adjacent to or behind the supporter. There is one adapted toilet in the away end and parking spaces behind the main stand is allocated on a first come first served basis. There are 4 spaces for the visually impared at the back of the Arkells stand with hospital radio commentary. The contact is Mark Rogers.
Programme and Fanzines: £2.50 and is worth the read as it was runners up in the 2000/01 Division 2 programmes award. The fanzine is called Magic Roundabout and costs £1.00 with all proceeds donated back to the club.


PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES
Swindon Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Brighton (a) Division 2 2-2 Bournemouth (h) Division 2 0-1
Blackpool (h) Division 2 2-2 Sheff Wed (a) Division 2 3-2
Bournemouth (a) Division 2 2-2 Brentford (h) Division 2 1-0
Notts County (a) Division 2 4-0 Notts County (a) Division 2 1-0
Colchester (a) Division 2 1-0 Crewe (a) Carling Cup 1 0-2
Swindon Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 3 0 11 6 +5 3 0 2 5 5 0
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Swindon Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
6 2 3 1 13 9 4 9 10 5 3 1 1 5 3 +2 10 6
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Swindon Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Tommy Mooney 5 1 6 Dennis Lawrence 2 0 2
Sam Parkin 3 2 5 Chris Llewellyn 1 0 1
Sam Igoe 2 0 2 Hector Sam 1 0 1
Matt Hewlett 1 0 1 Carlos Edwards 1 0 1
Stefani Miglioranzi 1 0 1        
Steve Robinson 1 0 1        

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Swindon

Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Sam Igoe 1 1 Brian Carey 2 1
Andrew Gurney 3 0 Darren Ferguson 2 0
David Duke 2 0 Dennis Lawrence 1 0
Matt Hewlett 2 0 Paul Barrett 1 0
Matthew Heywood 1 0 Paul Edwards 1 0
Grant Smith 1 0      
Brian Howard 1 0      
Sam parkin 1 0      

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Wrexham 2-2 Swindon Town 26-Jan-02 Division 2 Review
Swindon Town 3-1 Wrexham 27-Nov-01 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 1-1 Swindon Town 04-Feb-01 Division 2 Review
Swindon Town 2-2 Wrexham 07-Nov-00 Division 2 Review

 

MATCH BUILDUP

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Opposition View
TEAM NEWS
Swindon Wrexham
Injuries: Steve Robinson is out for another month. Injuries: Chris Armstrong has still not fully recovered from his Achilles injury and will not be risked until fully fit.
Suspensions: Sammy Igoe Suspensions: None.
Expected (5-3-2): Evans; Gurney, Heywood, Ifil, Viveash, Duke; Hewlett, Milner, Migloranzi; Parkin, Mooney. Subs: Griemink (GK), Smith, Reeves, Herring, Howard. Squad (18): Dibble, Whitfield, Carey, Pejic, Lawrence, Morgan, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Whitley, Barrett, Thomas, Crowell, Llewellyn, L Jones, Sam, One.
Other News: Andy king will name an unchanged side with on loan defender Jerel Ifil and midfielder James Milner continuing. Wrexham will be up against the division 2 player of the month for August in the shape of striker Tommy Moody and he is joined by last season's top scorer Sam Parkin. Former Liverpool youngster Andrew Nicholls will be on the bench after scoring for the reserves and is pushing for his favoured left wing back role.

 		 Other News: Andy Dibble continues in go but there will me a change in front of him with Brian Carey available again after suspension. That will mean Craig Morgan standing down and despite Steve Roberts being available after injury, Shaun Pejic should start alongside Dennis Lawrence and Carey. In midfield Jim Whitley is again available and he should start alongside Steve Thomas and Darren Ferguson with Paul Barrett dropping to the bench. Carlos Edwards is on the right wing and Paul Edwards, playing against his former club, will be on the left. Up front Chris Llywellyn should start with Lee Jones joining him after recovering from injury and Armand One is expected to be on the bench at the expense of Hector Sam.

THE LATEST ODDS
Swindon Win 10/11 The Draw 9/4 Wrexham Win 5/2
Swindon 1-0 6/1 0-0 Draw 8/1 Wrexham 1-0 8/1
Swindon 2-0 8/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Wrexham 2-0 14/1
Swindon 2-1 15/2 2-2 Draw 14/1 Wrexham 2-1 12/1
Swindon 3-1 12/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Wrexham 3-2 28/1

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