Wrexham v
Torquay United

Saturday 12 February 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

Torquay United
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Walsall (a) League 1 2-2 Doncaster (h) League 1 2-1
Doncaster (h) League 1 0-0 Bradford (a) League 1 2-2
Hereford (a) LDV Vans N SF 2-1 Hartlepool (h) League 1 1-2
Chesterfield (a) League 1 4-2 Huddersfield (a) League 1 1-1
Tranmere (h) League 1 1-5 Tranmere (a) League 1 1-4
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 2 1 9 10 -1 1 2 2 7 10 -3
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD
Wrexham Torquay United
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
31 9 10 12 38 56 -18 27 23 30 7 10 13 36 50 -14 31 20
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS
Wrexham Torquay United
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Chris Llewellyn 4 4 8 Adebayo Akinfenwa 6 2 8
Hector Sam 5 3 8 Leon Constatine 7 0 7
Dennis Lawrence 5 2 7 Jo-Osei-Kuffour 4 2 6
Chris Armstrong 7 0 7 Martin Gritton 6 0 6
Juan Ugarte 6 1 7 Kevin Hill 5 0 5
Andy Holt 4 1 5 Tony Bedeau 2 1 3

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Wrexham Torquay United
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Chris Armstrong 6 1 Craig Taylor 4 2
Darren Ferguson 7 0 Matthew Hockley 6 0
Shaun Pejic 5 0 Brian McGlinchley 6 0
Danny Williams 5 0 Kevin Hill 6 0
Juan Ugarte 5 0 Tony Bedeau 3 0

HEAD TO HEAD

Competition Wrexham Draw Torquay Total
League 13 4 12 29
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 13 4 12 29
Overall as a % 45% 14% 41% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS

Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Torquay United 1-0 Wrexham 23-Nov-04 League 1 Review
Wrexham 2-1 Torquay United 18-Jan-03 Division 3 Review
Torquay United 2-1 Wrexham 31-Aug-02 Division 3 Review
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MATCH PREVIEW
THE MATCH

Wrexham Team News: Denis Smith's options in midfield have been restricted after Darren Ferguson and Andy Holt have been ruled out with flu and a leg injury respectively. On the plus side Mark Jones has recovered from injury and Danny Williams is available after suspension. Steve Roberts, Craig Morgan and Carlos Edwards have all returned fit from international duty and Ryan Harrison will be on the bench as replacement for the injured Andy Dibble. Ben Foster will continue in goal with a back three of Steve Roberts, Craig Morgan and Dennis Lawrence. Carlos Edwards will be at right wing back with Alex Smith expected to replace the injured Holt on the left. Danny Williams comes straight back into midfield and he could be the only change in the absence of Ferguson to team up with Matt Crowell and Mark Jones. Juan Ugarte and Chris Llewellyn continue up front with Hector Sam on the bench, as Chris Armstrong still out injured.

Wrexham Squad (17): Foster, Harrison, Morgan, Pejic, Lawrence, Roberts, Edwards, Smith, Crowell, Bennett, Mark Jones, Green, Llewellyn, Ugarte, Sam, Whitley, Williams.

Torquay Team News: Torquay travel to the Racecourse without suspended winger Tony Bedeau and the only injury concern is Steve Woods after the central defender strained his knee tendons.

Torquay Squad (18): Barnes; Robinson, Woods, Taylor, McGlinchey, Kuffour, Russell, Hill, Woodman, Constantine, Akinfenwa, Canoville, Jarvie (gk), Hockley, Phillips, Pulis, Villis, Story. On loan keeper Phil Barnes will continue in goal after an impressive debut against Doncaster after signing from Sheffield United.

Officials: The match referee is Clive Oliver from Northhumberland and he is assisted by Steve Bratt from the West Midlands and Ian Noland from Lancashire. Clive Oliver has refereed 23 games sending off 4 players and booked 67 at an average of 2.91 per game.

Weather: Light rain with temperatures reaching a maximum of 9 degrees Celsius and a 21 mph north westerly wind.

The Bookies View: Wrexham are best priced at 11/10 with UK betting with Sky Bet offering 3/1 on the Torquay win. You can get the draw at 12/5 with Labrokes or bet odd or even..

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