Wrexham v
Cardiff City

Semi Final

Wednesday 24 March 2004 @ 18:55

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: Follow the A5 from Shrewsbury to North Wales 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
Reduced admission prices apply for this game
For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
Ticket Office: 01978 366388
Sainsburys Stand: Adults £6.00, Concessions £4.00
Sainsburys Stand Family Tickets: Not available due to reduced prices.
Pryce Griffiths Stand: Closed
The Kop (Standing): Closed
Roberts Builders Stand (Away Supporters): Adults £6.00, Concessions £4.00
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

 Cardiff City
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Swindon (h) Division 2 3-2 Crewe (a) Division 1 1-0
QPR (a) Division 2 0-2 Reading (h) Division 1 2-3
Peterborough (a) Division 2 1-6 Norwich (h) Division 1 2-1
Grimsby (h) Division 2 3-0 Coventry (h) Division 1 0-1
Rushden & Diamonds (h) Division 2 1-1 West Ham (a) Division 1 0-1
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 1 2 8 10 -2 2 0 3 5 6 -1
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Cardiff City
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
37 16 6 15 44 48 -4 54 10 37 14 10 13 58 47 11 52 12
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Cardiff City
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Hector Sam 7 2 9 Robert Earnshaw 20 5 25
Lee Jones 5 3 8 Peter Thorne 13 0 13
Chris Armstrong 5 2 7 Graham Kavanagh 7 0 7
Chris Llewellyn 7 0 7 Richard Langley 4 0 4
Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5 Alan lee 3 0 3
Carlos Edwards 5 0 5        

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE
Wrexham Cardiff City
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 10 1 Richard Langley 8 0
Jim Whitley 8 0 Graham Kavanagh 8 0
Darren Ferguson 5 1 Willie Boland 4 1
Steve Thomas 5 0 John Robertson 5 0
Dennis Lawrence 3 1 Allan Lee 2 1
Steve Roberts 1 1 Gary Croft 2 1

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition Wrexham Draw Cardiff Total
League 8 6 16 30
FA Cup 0 0 1 1
League Cup 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 8 6 17 31
Overall as a % 26% 19% 55% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Cardiff City 1-1 Wrexham 22-Mar-03 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 1-1 Cardiff City 12-Mar-02 Premier Cup Review
Wrexham 1-3 Cardiff City 04-Nov-01 Division 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The match will be played to a finish on the night with the aid of extra time and penalties if required. The winners will play either Swansea City or Rhyl in the final after their semi-final match on April 7.
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Cardiff City
Injuries: Shaun Pejic (calf), Hector Sam (knee ligaments) and Jim Whitley (hamstring) have been ruled out by Denis Smith, whilst Andy Dibble is out for the season. Injuries: Peter Thorne has is foot in plaster and is out until Easter and Rhys Weston misses out after he has just returned to training following a knee injury. Graham Kavanagh is out for the season and there are doubts over Paul Parry and Willie Boland as both have hamstring injuries. A decision on defender Spencer Prior will be made on the day of the game.

The official Cardiff web site also reports that goalkeeper Neil Alexander will play his first game since 20 December and the City side will also feature Gary Croft, Chris Barker, Gareth Whalley, John Robertson, Andy Campbell, Gavin Gordon and Alan Lee.
Suspensions: None.
Squad (16): Ingham, Whitfield, Roberts, Carey, Lawrence, Morgan, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Thomas, Crowell, Llewellyn, Armstrong, L Jones, M Jones.
Other News: With Jim Whitley virtually ruled out by Denis Smith then expect Matt Crowell to replace him in the starting line-up. With the prize money at stake it is highly unlikely that there will be many changes to the starting eleven. Therefore expect Mike Ingham to continue in goal with a back three of Steve Roberts, Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence. In midfield Matt Crowell will join Steve Thomas and Darren Ferguson who is expected to play despite taking a knock to his calf. Carlos and Paul Edwards will provide the width for Chris Armstrong and Chris Llewellyn although lee Jones will be pushing for a starting place.
WEATHER
Clear skies with a minimum temperature of 2 degrees Celsius. Northerly wind direction with a max speed of 10 mph. Moderate visibility with a relative humidity of 59%.
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