Hartlepool United
v Wrexham

Tuesday 30 September @ 19:45

THE VENUE
Address: Victoria Park, Clarence Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 8BZ.
Telephone Number: 01429 272584 Fax Number: 01429 863007
Web: www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk E-mail Address: info@hartlepoolunited.co.uk
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TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Follow the A483, A55, M53 onto the M56 eastbound towards Warrington. Leave the M56 at junction 9 taking the M6 Northbound until junction 21a where you join the M62 eastbound towards Manchester. At Manchester the M62 becomes the M60 and follow signs for west Yorkshire when the M60 reverts back to the M62. Leave the M62 at junction 29 joining the M1 northbound towards Leeds. Continue on the M1 until it ends and then take the A1(M). At junction 49 of the A1(M) head north-east on the A168 and then continue on the A19. Leave the A19 at signpost 'A689 Hartlepool' and 'Motorway A1(M)'. At the roundabout turn right onto the A689 Hartlepool and continue on the A689 through the village of Newton Brawley. After passing two sets of lights go over the roundabout with the Owton Lodge Pub on your right and go straight through two sets of traffic lights - the second having two petrol stations on either side just before the lights. Go straight through the next roundabout (second exit) with Shell on your left and at the next roundabout again take the second exit - Tesco will be on your right approaching this roundabout with a McDonalds just after it. After passing the Fire Station take the second exit at the next roundabout and straight through the next set of lights and Victoria Park will be ahead of you. Distance: 177.9 miles, Time: 3 hours 15 minutes.

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Car Parking: You can park at the ground where there is a large car park behind the Mill House Stand. Alternatively there is street parking around Raby Road or there are plenty of free parking at Jackson's Wharf on the Marina Complex. Avoid ASDA as they enforce a clamping policy. Last season the official site advised you to keep valuables out of sight!
By Train: From Hartlepool station it is a half a mile walk to Victoria Park. Turn right out of the station onto Church Street and follow this road and the floodlights will come into view. Cross the main A179 road and bear right onto Clarence Road and head towards the ground.
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Away Travel Club: Coaches leave the Racecourse at 3:00pm and cost £16.00 Call 01978 366388 to book your place.
By Bus: Busses stop in Church square - pick up the train directions above. If you want to catch a bus to the ground then look for buses heading towards the Marina.
Places to Drink: At the corner of the Mill House and Rink End stands is the official supporters club - called the Corner flag. Admission is 50p and the pore match atmosphere is good. Near the entrance to the away end if the Victoria Suite but this is for members only. You will find a selection of bars at the Marina development with the Jackson Wharf pub popular with away fans. Located opposite the ASDA to the left of the old sailing ship, it serves real ale and has good food as well as SKY TV. There are plenty of options in the town centre as well.
Places to Eat: The meat and potato pies in the ground are good value and will most likely be the biggest pies you will see at a football ground. Elsewhere there are a variety of restaurants and fast food outlets located on the marina.
Cash Machines: You will find a Abbey National, Nat West and Barclays at ASDA on the marina.
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
General: Top tip on visiting Hartlepool is to bring a jumper as the wind of the North Sea cab be harsh to say the least! The Rink End Stand does have a few supporting pillars which can obstruct your view. In total there are 959 seats available so there should be no problem in finding a decent view. Entry is via turnstiles 1 or 2 off Clarence Road.
Ticket Office: 01429 272584
Seats: Rink End - Adults £, Concessions £7.00
Standing: None.
Disabled Facilities: There are 10 wheelchair spaces in the Rink End Stand with the helper sitting adjacent or behind. Cost is £7.00 to enter which is by level access and there are adapted toilet facilities provided. There is no special parking available at the ground except for the main car park or on the street alongside the Cyril Knowles Stand on Clarence Street (A179).
Programme and Fanzines: Victoria Life - £2.00, Monkey Business Fanzine - £1.00
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Hartlepool United

 Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Brighton (h) Division 2 0-0 Tranmere (a) Division 2 2-1
West Brom (h) Carling Cup 2 1-2 Plymouth (h) Division 2 2-2
Brentford (a) Division 2 1-2 QPR (h) Division 2 0-1
Stockport (a) Division 2 2-1 Swindon (a) Division 2 0-1
Grimsby (h) Division 2 8-1 Bournemouth (h) Division 2 0-1
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 1 2 12 6 +6 1 1 3 4 6 -2
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD

Hartlepool United

 Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
10 4 4 2 20 11 9 +2 7 9 4 2 3 9 9 0 14 13
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS

Hartlepool United

 Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Paul Robinson 6 2 8 Dennis Lawrence 3 0 3
Marco Gabbiadini 4 0 4 Lee Jones 2 0 2
Gavin Strachan 2 0 2 Hector Sam 1 0 1
Eifion Williams 2 0 2 Carlos Edwards 1 0 1
        Chris Llewellyn 1 0 1
        Shaun Holmes 1 0 1

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Hartlepool United

 Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Chris Westwood 1 1 Brian Carey 4 1
Marco Gabbiadini 3 0 Jim Whitley 4 0
Darrell Clarke 3 0 Steve Thomas 4 0
Andrew Jordan 3 0 Paul Edwards 3 0
Mark Rinkler 3 0 Darren Ferguson 2 0
Michael Nelson 2 0      

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Wrexham 2-0 Hartlepool United 18-Mar-03 Division 3 Review
Hartlepool United 4-3 Wrexham 19-Oct-02 Division 3 Review
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MATCH BUILDUP
TEAM NEWS

Hartlepool United

 Wrexham
Injuries: Marco Gabbiadini is the main doubt for Hartlepool after taking a slight knock to his thigh against Brighton. Also missing Adam Boyd who is recovering from a broken toe. Injuries: Chris Armstrong and Paul Barrett have returned to training this week and therefore miss out. Denis Smith has reported no injury concerns from Tranmere despite players taking knocks into the game.
Suspensions: Suspensions: None.
Last Starting Lineup: Provett, Barron, Westwood, Nelson, Strachan, Tinkler, Humphreys, Clarke, Williams, Gabbiadini, Robinson. Subs: Williams, Robson, Easter, Istead, McCann. Squad (18): Dibble, Whitfield, Carey, Roberts, Morgan, Pejic, Lawrence, C Edwards, P Edwards, Holmes, Ferguson, Whitley, Thomas, Crowell, M Jones, L Jones, Sam, Llewellyn.
Other News: An assessment is being made on Marco Gabbiadini on Tuesday morning and apart from this possible change, manager Neale Cooper will name an unchanged side to face Wrexham Other News: Denis Smith is likely to name an unchanged side for the Red Dragons' second away game in the space of four days. Andy Dibble continues to defy his age in goal and front of him will be the usual back three of Shaun Pejic,  Brian Carey and Dennis Lawrence. The midfield has reverted back back to a three with Steve Thomas playing against his home town club along with Jim Whitley and Darren Ferguson. Despite his superb strike at Tranmere Shaun 'The Hammer' Holmes will have to settle for a place on the bench with Carlos and Paul Edwards continuing at wing backs. Chris Llewellyn will lead the attack along with Lee Jones.

THE LATEST ODDS
Hartlepool Win 10/11 The Draw 9/4 Wrexham Win 5/2
Hartlepool 1-0 6/1 0-0 Draw 8/1 Wrexham 1-0 8/1
Hartlepool 2-0 5/1 1-1 Draw 11/2 Wrexham2-0 14/1
Hartlepool 2-1 15/2 2-2 Draw 14/1 Wrexham 2-1 12/1
Hartlepool 3-1 12/1 3-3 Draw 50/1 Wrexham 3-2 28/1

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