Stockport County
v Wrexham

Friday 26 December 2003 @ 15:00

THE VENUE
Address: Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9QG.
Telephone Number: 0161 286 8888 Fax Number: 0161 286 8900
Web: www.stockportcounty.co.uk E-mail Address:
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TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Leave Wrexham on the A485 towards Chester heading onto the A55 and then the M53. Leave the M53 at junction 11 turning onto the M56 eastbound towards Warrington. Continue past the M6 interchange towards Manchester. After clearing Manchester Airport you will need to start taking the left hand lane to filter off at junction 3 to join the M60 anti clockwise at junction 1. Leave the M60 at junction 2 (the next junction) taking the second exit at the roundabout turning left onto the A560. Turn right at the traffic lights onto the B5465 (landmark Farms Arms) and at the roundabout straight on continuing on the B5465. With Stockport County FC now signposted turn left at the traffic lights continuing towards Stockport town centre and after just under a mile the ground will be on your right. (Distance = 52 miles, Time = 1 hour.)

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Car Parking: The parking at the ground is for permit holders only and the local side streets have residential parking schemes. There are two large public car parks at each end of the Castle Street shopping precinct and these are under a five walk from the ground.
By Train: Stockport station is only a five minute walk from the ground and is served by trains direct from Chester. Turn left out of the station (away from the ticket office) and proceed up the hill and then turn left and then the third road into Mercian Way off the roundabout. The ground will shortly appear on your left down Caroline Way.
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Away Travel Club: Coaches depart from the Racecourse at 12:30 and cost £6.00. Contact the Club Shop on 01978 366388 to book your seat.
By Bus: Buses mainly run along the A6 to Edgeley park. The best one to take is number 192 as it runs every five minutes. Get off at Greek Street and it is a short walk to the ground from here.
Places to Drink: There are 13 pubs all within a 15 minute walk from the ground so you are not spoilt for choice! They are all located near the Castle Street shopping complex and away fans are welcome in the Sir Robert Peel although it is bets to avoid the John Jo Greens. Other pubs on Castle Street include the Royal Oak, Prince Albert, The Pineapple, Rafferties Irish Bar, The Jolly Crofter and The Grapes. The Armoury at the top of Castle Street also welcomes away fans. If heading from the station you will pass the Bluebell, Church Inn and the Greyhound. if drinking in the town look for a pub that sells the local brew - Robinsons Beer.
Places to Eat: Again all located near Castle Street you will find a wide range of outlets including a chippy, pizza shop, bakery, Italian, Indian and Chinese. All are only 5-10 minutes away from the ground.
Cash Machines: On Castle Street you will find a Barclays and Lloyds machines.
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
General: Whilst in Division 1 Stockport were forced to put seating on the Railway Stand but at the same time they did not take the opportunity to erect a roof. Therefore just pray it doesn't rain ! Away fans have also used the Vernon Building Society Stand if demand requires it. If you are into aeroplanes then this is the ground for you as it runs directly under the Manchester Airport flight path.
Ticket Office: 0161 286 8888
Seats: Railway Stand Adults £15.00, OAP's £10.00, Juniors £5.00; Vernon Building Society Stand Adults £17.00, OAP's £10.00, Juniors £5.00
Standing: None - all seated.
Disabled Facilities: There are 20 shared spaces for supporters pitch side in the Stockport Express Stand. The cover is OK with helper spaces located behind. Admission is free or the disabled with the helper paying £10.00. There is one adapted toilet available but no specific food counters are available. There is 4 parking spaces provided for home fans and away supporters are advised to contact Stockport for availability. Contact is Chris Williams available on 07867 440062 or by e-mail at scdsc@freeuk.com.
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Stockport County

 Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Bristol City (a) Division 2 0-1 Peterborough (h) Division 2 2-0
Brentford (h) FA Cup 2 1-1 Brighton (a) Division 2 0-2
Blackpool (a) LDV Vans QF 0-1 Wycombe (a) Division 2 0-0
Barnsley (a) Division 2 3-3 Luton (a) Division 2 2-3
Bournemouth (h) Division 2 3-2 Blackpool (a) Division 2 1-0
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
1 2 2 7 8 -1 2 1 2 5 5 0
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Stockport County Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
22 4 9 9 28 37 -9 21 21 21 9 4 8 24 22 +2 31 11
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Stockport County Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Stuart Barlow 5 4 9 Lee Jones 5 3 8
Aaron Wilbraham 7 0 7 Hector Sam 4 2 6
James Goodwin 3 2 5 Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5
Luke Beckett 4 0 4 Carlos Edwards 3 0 3
Rickie Lambert 3 1 4 Shaun Holmes 2 1 3
Robert Jones 2 0 2 Mark Jones 1 1 2
Chris Williams 2 0 2 Chris Armstrong 0 2 2

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Stockport County

 Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
James Goodwin 6 1 Brian Carey 7 1
Kevin Ellison 6 0 Jim Whitley 6 0
John Hardiker 4 0 Darren Ferguson 3 1
Jonathon Daly 1 1 Steve Thomas 4 0
Aaron Lescott 3 0 Paul Edwards 3 0
      Dennis Lawrence 2 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition Stockport County Draw Wrexham Total
League 40 18 28 86
FA Cup 0 0 2 2
League Cup 1 2 1 4
Other 1 0 0 1
Overall 42 20 31 93
Overall as a % 45% 22% 33% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Stockport County 5-4 Wrexham 05-Nov-03 LDV Vans 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Stockport County Wrexham
Injuries: No serious worries. The only doubts are over Jim Goodwin and new signing Danny Jackman after they have picked up a mysterious virus. Injuries: Lee Jones limped out of training on Wednesday with a torn hamstring and is ruled out. Craig Morgan has also returned to training but Chris Armstrong is still struggling with his twisted knee.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: Darren Ferguson
Last starting 11: Colgan, Clare, Goodwin, Gibb, Hardiker, Heath, Jackman, Lambert, Wilbraham, Welsh, Lynch. Subs: Daly, Spencer, Barlow, Lescott, Challinor. Squad (17): Dibble, Whitfield, Carey, Lawrence, Pejic, McNulty, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Thomas, Whitley, Barrett, Crowell, M Jones, Sam, Llewellyn.
Other News: The official Stockport FC web site reports that after the 1-0 defeat at Bristol City, Jon Daly, Chris Williams and Owen Morrison could come into Sammy McIlroy's plans. Other News: Denis Smith is likely to make only one change from the team that beat Peterborough after lee Jones picked up his hamstring injury in midweek. That will mean Hector Sam joining Chris Llewellyn up front. Elsewhere it will be unchanged especially as Darren Ferguson's suspension has carried over to this game following the postponement against Grimsby. Andy Dibble will be in goal with a back three of Shaun Pejic, Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence. Carlos and Paul Edwards will provide the width for the midfield three of Steve Thomas, Paul Barrett and Jim Whitley.

THE LATEST ODDS
Stockport Win 6/4 The Draw 11/5 Wrexham Win 6/4
Stockport 1-0 7/1 0-0 Draw 15/2 Wrexham 1-0 7/1
Stockport 2-0 10/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Wrexham2-0 10/1
Stockport 2-1 9/1 2-2 Draw 14/1 Wrexham 2-1 9/1
Stockport 3-2 25/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Wrexham 3-2 25/1

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