Wrexham v
Blackpool

Sunday 28 December 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 North: Leave the M6 at Junction 20a to join the M56 towards Chester and then onto the M53 towards Chester and Wrexham at junction 15. Follow the M53 onto the A55 leaving at junction 35 turning left onto the A483 to Wrexham. Leave the A483 at the junction of A541 turning right towards Wrexham Town Centre. The Racecourse will be straight ahead over the next roundabout.

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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

 Blackpool
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Stockport (a) Division 2 1-0 Tranmere (h) Division 2 2-1
Peterborough (h) Division 2 2-0 Luton Town (h) Division 2 0-1
Brighton (a) Division 2 0-2 Stockport (a) LDV Vans NQF 1-0
Wycombe (a) Division 2 0-0 Oldham (a) FA Cup 2 5-2
Luton (a) Division 2 2-3 Bristol City (h) Division 2 1-0
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 1 2 5 5 0 4 0 1 9 4 +5
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Blackpool
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
22 10 4 8 25 22 3 34 08 22 10 3 9 27 29 -2 33 10
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Blackpool
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Lee Jones 5 3 8 Scott Taylor 13 5 18
Hector Sam 4 2 6 John Murphy 3 3 6
Dennis Lawrence 5 0 5 Jonathon Douglas 3 0 3
Carlos Edwards 3 0 3 Keith Southern 1 2 3
Shaun Holmes 2 1 3 Neil Danns 2 0 2
Mark Jones 1 1 2        
Chris Armstrong 0 2 2        

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE
Wrexham Blackpool
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Brian Carey 8 1 Rick Wellens 5 0
Jim Whitley 6 0 Mike Flynn 4 0
Darren Ferguson 3 1 Scott Taylor 3 0
Steve Thomas 5 0 Kirk Hilton 3 0
Paul Edwards 3 0 Neil Danns 3 0
Dennis Lawrence 3 0 Martin Bullock 3 0
      Simon Grayson 3 0
      Danny Coid 3 0
      Steve Davies 3 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition Wrexham Draw Blackpool Total
League 3 8 14 25
FA Cup 0 0 2 2
League Cup 0 1 1 2
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 3 9 17 29
Overall as a % 10% 31% 59% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Blackpool 0-1 Wrexham 11-Nov-03 Division 2 Review
Blackpool 3-0 Wrexham 01-Apr-02 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 1-1 Blackpool 23-Oct-01 Division 2 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS
Wrexham Blackpool
Injuries: Lee Jones limped out of training last week with a torn hamstring and he misses out along with Chris Armstrong who has a twisted knee. Denis Smith has reported no concerns from the Boxing Day win at Stockport. Injuries: Keith Southern has undergone an operation and will be out until the end of January, whilst fellow midfielder Richie Wellens remains doubtful following a knock on Boxing Day. On loan defender Steve Elliott missed the Boxing Day match and still remains a doubt.
Suspensions: None. Suspensions: Matthew Blinkhorn completes a three match ban.
Squad (18): Dibble, Whitfield, Pejic, Carey, Lawrence, Roberts, Morgan, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Whitley, Barrett, Thomas, Crowell, Llewellyn, Sam, M Jones. Last starting 11: Jones, Richardson, Flynn, Davis, Evans, Bullock, Wellens, Coid, Johnson, Taylor, Murphy. Subs: Barnes, Grayson, Sheron, McMahon, Burns.
Other News: Denis Smith has a selection headache for once in midfield with captain Darren Ferguson available after suspension. Match winner Paul Barrett, Jim Whitley and Steve Thomas have all played well in Ferguson's absence and it will be difficult to drop any of these three. Elsewhere it remains unchanged with Andy Dibble in goal with a back three of Shaun Pejic, Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence. Carlos Edwards and Paul Edwards will provide the width for the front two of Hector Sam and Chris Llewellyn. Other News: Steve McMahon welcomed John Murphy back to the starting eleven on Boxing Day and he repaid his manager's faith with the opening goal in the 2-1 win over Tranmere. Leam Richardson and Danny Coid also returned for this game and are expected to feature again at the Racecourse. With the exception of Richie Wellens do not be surprised if Blackpool name an unchanged team with possibly the manager's son, Stephen, taking the final place.

THE LATEST ODDS
Wrexham Win 6/5 The Draw 23/10 Blackpool Win 7/4
Wrexham 1-0 6/1 0-0 Draw 8/1 Blackpool 1-0 7/1
Wrexham 2-0 9/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Blackpool 2-0 12/1
Wrexham 2-1 8/1 2-2 Draw 14/1 Blackpool 2-1 10/1
Wrexham 3-2 25/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Blackpool 3-2 25/1

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