Wrexham v
Luton Town

Saturday 24 April 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

Kids for a Quid: This match has been designated kids for a quid by Wrexham providing that your are accompanied by a full paying adult via turnstile 1 (by the away end) of the Sainsbury Stand. There is no limit on how many children can be admitted with one adult but the adult will be responsible for the children once in the ground.
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

Luton Town
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Oldham (a) Division 2 1-1 Bournemouth (h) Division 2 1-1
Colchester (a) Division 2 1-3 Bristol City (h) Division 2 3-2
Hartlepool (a) Division 2 1-2 Swindon (h) Division 2 0-3
Port Vale (a) Division 2 0-1 Tranmere (a) Division 2 0-1
Tranmere (h) Division 2 0-1 Hartlepool (a) Division 2 3-4
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
0 1 4 3 8 -5 1 1 3 7 11 -4
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Luton Town
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
43 16 8 19 47 56 -9 56 14 43 16 15 12 65 61 4 63 8
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Luton Town
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Hector Sam 9 2 11 Adrian Forbes 9 5 14
Lee Jones 5 3 8 Steven Howard 10 1 11
Chris Armstrong 5 3 8 Gary McSheffrey 9 1 11
Chris Llewellyn 7 1 8 Enoch Showunmi 7 1 8
Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5 Emmerson Boyce 3 1 4
Carlos Edwards 5 0 5        

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Wrexham Luton Town
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 10 1 Sol Davies 12 1
Darren Ferguson 9 2 Steven Howard 8 1
Jim Whitley 8 0 Kevin Nicholls 4 1
Steve Thomas 8 0 Adrian Forbes 4 1
Craig Morgan 5 1 Emmerson Boyce 6 0
Paul Edwards 5 1 Matthew Spring 6 0
Dennis Lawrence 4 1 Chris Coyne 6 0

HEAD TO HEAD

Competition Wrexham Draw Luton Total
League 12 6 9 27
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 1 0 1 2
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 13 6 10 29
Overall as a % 45% 20% 35% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Luton Town 3-2 Wrexham 15-Nov-03 Division 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Luton Town
Injuries: Craig Morgan will face a fitness test on the morning of the game after picking up a ankle injury although Chris Armstrong is back in the squad after a pelvic injury. Andy Dibble (broken arm), Shaun Pejic (calf) Brian Carey (foot), Jim Whitley (hamstring) and Carlos Edwards (hamstring) remain out. Injuries: Steve Robinson (groin strain), Emmerson Boyce (cheek bone) and Ahmet Brkovic (foot) are doubtful after picking up their injuries in midweek. Paul Underwood (hamstring) and Matthew Spring (groin) have been ruled out.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: None.
Squad: Ingham, Whitfield, Morgan, Roberts, Lawrence, Spender, P Edwards, Holmes, Barrett, Ferguson, Thomas, Crowell, M Jones, Mackin, L Jones, Sam, Llewellyn, Armstrong. Last line up: Hyldgaard, Coyne, Davis, Foley, Boyce, Keane, Robinson, Nicholls, Brkovic, Forbes, Howard. Subs: Davis, Showunmi, Leary, Mansell, Brill.
Other News: With the lengthy injury crisis compounded by a small squad the only likely change from Oldham is if Craig Morgan fails his fitness test. Mike Ingham will be in goal and Dennis Lawrence and Steve Roberts will hopefully be partnered by ,organ but if he is out then Simon Spender or Shaun Holmes are the likely options. If Morgan is fit then Spender will get a game on the right side of midfield allowing the midfield three of Steve Thomas, Darren Ferguson and Matt Crowell to continue with Paul Edwards on the left. If Spender has to provide cover in defence then Steve Thomas will move to the right and Paul Barrett will cover in midfield. hector Sam and Chris Llewellyn will continue up front. Other News: Luton defender Alan Neilson is hoping to return from a hamstring injury for the Racecourse Ground clash. Enoch Showunmi is competing with Adrian Forbes for a starting berth up front,
Ref Watch Weather
The match referee is Eddie Ilderton of Tune & Wear and he is assisted by Joe Taylor and Jim Wearing, both from Lancashire. Eddie Ilderton has issued 87yellow cards so far this season, at an average 2.9 per game, and has sent off 4 players Cloudy with a maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius. South Westerly wind direction with a max speed of 2 mph. Moderate visibility with a relative humidity of 71%.

THE LATEST ODDS

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

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Luton defender Alan Neilson is hoping to return from a hamstring injury for the Racecourse Ground clash.

Enoch Showunmi is competing with Adrian Forbes for a starting berth up front, but there is no place in the squad for Paul Underwood (hamstring) or Matthew Spring (groin).

Midfielders Ahmet Brkovic (ankle) and Steve Robinson (groin) are also rated doubtful, and Peter Holmes (ankle) and Paul Hughes (knee) are set to miss out.