Wrexham v
Bournemouth

Saturday 02 April 2005 @ 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. a New car park has opened for this season before the ESSO garage on Mold Road. After passing the ground and the Vauxhall garage the entrance to the car park is on your right before the railway bridge. 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

For your comprehensive guide to visiting Wrexham see RP's Racecourse Essentials
Ticket Office: 01978 366388
Sainsburys Stand: Executive Box £20; Upper Section - Adults £15, Concessions £10; Lower - Adults £14, Concessions £9.
Sainsburys Stand Family Tickets:  One Adult and One Child - £17; One Adult and Two Children - £20; One Adult and Three Children - £25.
Pryce Griffiths Stand: Adults £16, Concessions £11.
The Kop (Standing): Adults £13, Concessions and Students £7.
Roberts Builders Stand (Away Supporters): Adults £16, Concessions £11.
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

Bournemouth
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Swindon (a) League 1 2-4 MK Dons (h) League 1 0-1
Oldham (h) League 1 1-0 Hull (h) League 1 0-4
Oldham (h) LDV Vans N F 2L 1-0 Walsall (a) League 1 2-1
Hartlepool (a) League 1 6-4 Blackpool (h) League 1 2-3
MK Dons (a) League 1 0-0 Swindon (a) League 1 3-0
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
3 1 1 10 8 +2 2 0 3 7 9 -2
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Bournemouth
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
38 11 13 14 51 69 -18 36 22                  
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Bournemouth
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Juan Ugarte 14 5 19 James Hayter 16 3 19
Hector Sam 9 3 12 Gareth O'Connor 12 0 12
Chris Llewellyn 4 5 9 John Spicer 6 2 8
Dennis Lawrence 5 2 7 Steven Fletcher 8 0 8
Chris Armstrong 7 0 7 Brian Stock 5 2 7

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Wrexham Bournemouth
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Darren Ferguson 10 0 Neil Young 3 2
Chris Armstrong 6 1 Brian Stock 4 1
Shaun Pejic 5 0 Shaun Maher 2 1
Danny Williams 5 0 John Spicer 4 0
Juan Ugarte 5 0 Steve Fletcher 3 0
Craig Morgan 5 0 Gareth O'Connor 3 0
Matt Crowell 5 0 Wade Elliott 2 0

HEAD TO HEAD

Competition Wrexham Draw Bournemouth Total
League 18 7 16 41
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 18 7 16 41
Overall as a % 44% 17% 39% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Bournemouth 1-0 Wrexham 28-Aug-04 League 1 Review
Bournemouth 6-0 Wrexham 24-Feb-04 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 0-1 Bournemouth 30-Apr-03 Division 2 Review
Bournemouth 2-0 Wrexham 06-Feb-03 Division 3 Review
 Wrexham 3-2 Bournemouth 09-Nov-02 Division 3 Review
Wrexham 2-1 Bournemouth 20-Apr-02 Division 2 Review
Bournemouth 3-0 Wrexham 10-Nov-01 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 2-2 Bournemouth 13-Jan-01 Division 2 Review
Bournemouth 1-2 Wrexham 26-Sep-00 Division 2 Review
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MATCH PREVIEW
THE MATCH

Wrexham Team News: Dean Bennett, Mark Jones and Alex Smith are back in the squad for Wrexham to bolster up the midfield but their is still no news on Dennis Lawrence, Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards as they try to make their way back from international duty in time for the game. Darren Ferguson will complete his two game ban after the Bournemouth game. Ben Foster will continue in goal with a back three of Steve Roberts, Craig Morgan and Dennis Lawrence or Shaun Pejic if Lawrence is not fit. Mark Jones will be recalled into midfield to play alongside Matt Crowell and either Scott Green of Alex Smith in the absence of Ferguson. Andy Holt will again be on the left and either Carlos Edwards or Dean Bennett on the right with Juan Ugarte and Chris Llewellyn up front.

Wrexham Squad (18):
Foster, Harrison, Morgan, Pejic, Lawrence, Roberts, Edwards, Holt, Mackin, Smith, Mark Jones, Bennett, Green, Crowell, Armstrong, Ugarte, Sam, Llewellyn.

Bournemouth Team News: Bournemouth welcome back defender Matthew Mills, who missed Monday's 1-0 defeat by Milton Keynes Dons as he was on England under-19 duty. Karl Broadhurst played for the reserves in midweek but is not ready to return yet, while James O'Connor is still out.

Officials: The match referee is Ray Oliver form the West Midlands and he is assisted by Alan Parker from Derbyshire and Alan Sheffield form the West Midlands. Ray Oliver has refereed 27 games this seasons ending off 5 players and booking 72 at an average of 2.67 per game.

Weather: Sunny with temperatures reaching a maximum of 17 degrees Celsius with a 11 mph south easterly wind.

The Bookies View: Sporting Odds price Wrexham at 8/5 with Pinacle offering Bournemouth at 165/100 (1.65/1). The draw is at 9/4 with Labrokes, Pinacle, Coral, Bet Odd or Even, Premier Bet and Super Odds.

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