Wrexham v
Bristol City

Saturday 18 October 2003 @ 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

For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
Directions from the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 10a turning left onto the M54. After approximately 21 miles the M54 becomes the A5. Stay on the A5 passing Shrewsbury and when you reach Oswestry turn right at the roundabout (An ESSO Service Station will be on your left), staying on the A5. At the junction of the A5 and the A483 (An McDonalds Drive Through will be on your right) go straight on at the roundabout to join the A483 signposted Wrexham. After approximately 8 miles leave the A483 at the junction of the A541 signposted Wrexham and Mold. At the roundabout turn right towards Wrexham 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 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.
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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

Bristol City
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Morecambe (h) LDV Vans N1 4-1 Plymouth (a) LDV Vans S1 0-4
Port Vale (h) Division 2 2-1 Peterborough (h) Division 2 1-1
Hartlepool (a) Division 2 0-2 Swindon (h) Division 2 2-1
Tranmere (a) Division 2 2-1 Plymouth (a) Division 2 1-0
Plymouth (h) Division 2 2-2 QPR (h) Division 2 1-1
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
3 1 1 10 7 +3 2 2 1 5 7 -2
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Bristol City
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
11 5 2 4 11 12 -1 17 14 13 5 6 2 17 9 8 21 7
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Bristol City
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Lee Jones 4 3 7 Lee Peacock 7 2 9
Dennis Lawrence 3 0 3 Lee Miller 2 1 3
Hector Sam 1 1 2 Lee Matthews 2 0 2
Carlos Edwards 1 0 1 Aaron Brown 2 0 2
Chris Llewellyn 1 0 1 Danny Cowes 1 1 2
Shaun Holmes 1 0 1        

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Wrexham Bristol City
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 5 1 Tom Doherty 4 0
Jim Whitley 4 0 Danny Coles 1 1
Steve Thomas 4 0 Louis Carey 3 0
Paul Edwards 3 0 Tony Butler 3 0
Darren Ferguson 2 0 Joe Burnell 2 0
Dennis Lawrence 2 0 Matthew Hill 2 0
      Christian Roberts 2 0
      Lee Peacock 2 0
      Lee Miller 2 0

RECENT MEETINGS

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Bristol City 1-0 Wrexham 22-Dec-01 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 0-2 Bristol City 08-Dec-01 Division 2 Review
Bristol City 2-1 Wrexham 13-Feb-01 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 0-2 Bristol City 12-Aug-00 Division 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Bristol City
Injuries: Chris Armstrong is the only player ruled out with his troublesome Achilles injury. Injuries: Bristol City have no new injury worries ahead of the match.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: None.
Squad: Dibble, Roberts, Carey, Lawrence, C Edwards, P Edwards, Whitley, Ferguson, Sam, Llewellyn, L Jones, Whitfield, Morgan, Thomas, Holmes, Crowell, Sam, M Jones. Squad: Phillips, Woodman, Butler, Coles, Bell, Wilkshire, Burnell, Tinnion, Brown, Peacock, Miller, Stowell, Roberts, Hulbert, Hill, Lita.
Other News: Denis Smith will make a couple of changes from the team that comprehensively beat Morecambe in midweek. Andy Dibble has recovered from a calf injury and will replace Paul Whitfield in goal whilst Brian Carey will replace Craig Morgan after serving a one match suspension. Joining Carey in defence are Dennis Lawrence and Steve Roberts and in front of them will be the midfield partnership of Darren Ferguson and Jim Whitley. Carlos and Paul Edwards will again provide the width and Chris Llewellyn will act as a support man for Hector Sam and Lee Jones. Other News: Danny Wilson is set to ring the changes following Bristol City's LDV vans drubbing at Plymouth in midweek where they relinquished their grip on the trophy they won last season. Brian Tinnion and Mickey Bell, both rested for Plymouth, are in contention for recalls while Steve Phillips should resume in goal after being rested.

 

THE LATEST ODDS

Wrexham Win 5/4 The Draw 9/4 Bristol City Win 7/4
Wrexham 1-0 6/1 0-0 Draw 8/1 Bristol City 1-0 7/1
Wrexham 2-0 10/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Bristol City 2-0 12/1
Wrexham 2-1 8/1 2-2 Draw 14/1 Bristol City 2-1 10/1
Wrexham 3-1 16/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Bristol City  3-2 25/1

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