Wrexham v
Swindon Town

Saturday 20 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 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 after going straight over the next roundabout 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

 Swindon Town
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
QPR (a) Division 2 0-2 Grimsby (h) Division 2 2-0
Peterborough (a) Division 2 1-6 Plymouth (a) Division 2 1-2
Grimsby (h) Division 2 3-0 Brentford (h) Division 2 2-1
Rushden & Diamonds (h) Division 2 1-1 Tranmere (h) Division 2 2-0
Bournemouth (a) Division 2 0-6 Chesterfield (h) Division 2 2-0
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
1 2 3 5 15 -10 4 0 1 9 3 +6
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Swindon Town
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
36 15 6 15 41 46 -5 51 10 36 18 9 9 59 42 17 63 4
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Swindon Town
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Hector Sam 7 2 9 Tommy Mooney 19 1 20
Lee Jones 5 3 8 Sam Parkin 15 3 18
Chris Armstrong 5 2 7 Andrew Gurney 5 2 7
Chris Llewellyn 6 0 6 Brian Howard 4 0 4
Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5 Sam Igoe 3 0 3
        Stefani Miglioranzi 3 0 3

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE
Wrexham Swindon Town
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 10 1 Andrew Gurney 11 1
Jim Whitley 8 0 Sam Igoe 5 1
Darren Ferguson 5 1 Matt Hewlett 7 0
Steve Thomas 5 0 Jerel Ifil 6 0
Dennis Lawrence 3 1 Brian Howard 3 1
Steve Roberts 1 1 Tommy Mooney 5 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition Wrexham Draw Swindon Total
League 8 7 12 27
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 3 0 0 3
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 11 7 12 30
Overall as a % 37% 23% 40% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Swindon Town 1-0 Wrexham 13-Sep-03 Division 2 Review
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
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Swindon Town
Injuries: Apart from Andy Dibble, Paul Barrett is still out with a back injury Injuries: Stefani Miglioranzi (ankle) and Steve Robinson (broken leg) will not travel whilst there are doubts over Matt Hewlett who has taken a knock on his hamstring.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: None.
Squad (19): Ingham, Whitfield, Roberts, Carey, Lawrence, Pejic, Morgan, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Whitley, Thomas, Crowell, Llewellyn, Armstrong, L Jones, Sam, Jones. Last Line up: Evans, Gurney, Heywood, Nicholas, O'Hanlon, Igoe, Hewlett, Duke, Howard, Mooney, Parkin, Subs: Reeves, Smith, Fallon, Stevenson, Griemink.
Other News: Michael Ingham will make his first appearance at the Racecourse as a replacement for Andy Dibble and in front of him the back three of Steve Roberts, Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence remain unchanged. With Paul Barrett ruled out their is little midfield options with Steve Thomas to get the nod ahead of Matt Crowell to play alongside Jim Whitley and Paul Barrett. Carlos Edwards and Paul Edwards will provide the width for Chris Armstrong and Chris Llewellyn up front. Lee Jones and Hector Sam will be on the bench after recovering from injury in reserves. Other News: Sammy Igoe picked up a knock at Plymouth last weekend but played as full ninety minutes against Grimsby in midweek and is expected to feature at Wrexham today.
REF WATCH WEATHER
The match referee is Mike Pike of Barrow-in-Furness and he is assisted by Tony Horton of the West Midlands and David Unsworth of Lancashire. Mike Pike has refereed 27 games this season and has issued 51 yellow cards, at an average of 1.89 per game, and 4 red cards. Sunny intervals with a maximum temperature of 13 degrees Celsius. Westerly wind direction with a max speed of 28 mph. Moderate visibility with a relative humidity of 71%.

THE LATEST ODDS
Wrexham Win 13/8 The Draw 12/5 Swindon Win 5/4
Wrexham 1-0 7/1 0-0 Draw 9/1 Swindon 1-0 7/1
Wrexham 2-0 10/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Swindon 2-0 15/2
Wrexham 2-1 9/1 2-2 Draw 14/1 Swindon 2-1 15/2
Wrexham 3-1 25/1 3-3 Draw 66/1 Swindon 3-2 25/1

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