Swindon Town
v Wrexham

Saturday 19 March 2005 @ 15:00

THE VENUE
Address: The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2ED.
Telephone Number: 0870 443 1969 Fax Number: 01793 333 780
Web: www.swindontownfc.co.uk E-mail Address: stfc_enquiries@hotmail.com
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TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Head south on the A483, A5 towards Shrewsbury and then onto the M54. Continue to the end of the M54 and then join the M6 southbound at junction 10a. Leave the M6 at junction 8 joining the M5 southbound until you reach the junction 11a where you leave the M5 turning left at the end of the slip road onto the A417. At the roundabout with the A436 turn tight continuing on the A4117 towards Cheltenham. After 15 miles on the A417 go straight on at the roundabout onto the A419 heading towards Swindon WARNING - THERE ARE SPEED CAMERAS AT THE TOP OF THE STEEP HILL AT BLUNSDON. Half a mile after Blunsdon turn right at the Turnpike roundabout (there are a lot of these in Swindon!) onto the A4311. Continue on this road towards Swindon and go through numerous roundabouts until you reach one called Transfer Bridges. From here turn left following signs for the County ground and Swindon centre. After passing under the railway bridge you will reach another roundabout where you take the second exit into County Road (signposted County Ground and Swindon Centre) and the ground will be on your left after the next mini roundabout. Distance - 150 miles; Time = 3 hours 30 minutes.

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Car Parking: There is parking available at the ground if you arrive early. Alternatively you can park at the cricket ground signposted off County Road. St Joseph's Scholl by the ground charge £3.00 and is located opposite Burger King. To find in continue along County Road until you reach the Magic Roundabout - this is a large roundabout surrounded by five mini roundabouts! You will want the third exit off the magic Roundabout following signs for the M4 and the school is located off the dual carriageway on your left.
By Train: Swindon station is in walkable distance and will take you around 10-15 minutes. On leaving the station cross the road and head between two pubs called the Great Western and Queen's Tap. At the end of this road turn left onto Manchester Road through a set of traffic lights. At the end of this road turn right and the County ground is 300 yards up this road on your left. A taxi ride would set you back around £4.00.
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Away Travel Club: To book call in at the club shop or by phone on 01978 262109. Please note a booking fee is applicable with credit card orders.
By Bus: From Fleming Way, nos.1 and 1a run from Bus Stop Q, the 13 and 15 from Bus Stop S.
Places to Drink: The County Hotel by the ground does not usually allow in away supporters but if you are parking at the Cricket Ground you can get in here and the beer is cheap. Also allowing in away support is the Malt and Hops on Drove Road (off the magic roundabout). The Arkells stand also serves alcohol inside the ground. Otherwise look in the town centre.
Places to Eat: Burger King opposite St Joseph's school and there is a good chippy near the Malt and Hops on Droves road but closer to the ground. Inside the ground the Chicken Balti pie is served.
Cash Machines: Nationwide machine at the Tescos on Ocotal Way is half a mile away.
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
General: This is one of the most expensive grounds Wrexham will be visiting this season. The Arkell's stand has seats for 1,200 away fans and the cheaper and uncovered Startton Bank is only used if demand exceeds this. If you are sitting at the back of the stand your view of one goal could be obstructed by a pillar but the rest of the stand is OK.
Ticket Office: 0870 443 1894
Arkells Stand: On the Day: Adults £23.00, OAPs/Students £15.00, Juniors £9.00. Tickets must be purchased from the away fans ticket office which is open from 11:30.
Stratton Bank: Adults £13.00, OAPs/Students £9.00, Juniors £7.00. This stand is only open if there is sufficient demand. This stand is behind the goal and does not have a roof.
Disabled Facilities: There are 6 wheelchair spaces in the away end with helpers located adjacent to or behind the supporter. There is one adapted toilet in the away end and parking spaces behind the main stand is allocated on a first come first served basis. There are 4 spaces for the visually impaired at the back of the Arkells stand with hospital radio commentary. The contact is Mark Rogers.
Programme and Fanzines: £2.50 and is worth the read as it was runners up in the 2000/01 Division 2 programmes award. The fanzine is called Magic Roundabout and costs £1.00 with all proceeds donated back to the club.
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Swindon Town

 Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Luton (a) League 1 1-3 Oldham (h) League 1 1-0
Bournemouth (h) League 1 0-3 Oldham (h) LDV Vans N F 2L 1-0
Doncaster (a) League 1 1-1 Hartlepool (a) League 1 6-4
Port Vale (h) League 1 1-0 MK Dons (a) League 1 0-0
Torquay (a) League 1 2-2 Colchester (h) League 1 2-2
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
1 2 2 5 9 -4 3 2 0 10 6 +2
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD

Swindon Town

 Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
37 15 8 14 57 54 3 53 9 37 11 13 13 49 65 -16 36 22
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS

Swindon Town

 Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Sam Parkin 18 1 19 Juan Ugarte 13 5 18
Grant Smith 6 0 6 Hector Sam 8 3 11
Brian Howard 6 0 6 Chris Llewellyn 4 5 9
Darius Henderson 5 0 5 Dennis Lawrence 5 2 7
        Chris Armstrong 7 0 7

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Swindon Town

 Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Jerel Ifil 6 2 Darren Ferguson 10 0
Brian Howard 7 0 Chris Armstrong 6 1
Grant Smith 3 1 Shaun Pejic 5 0
Matthew Hewlett 4 0 Danny Williams 5 0
Sammy Igoe 4 0 Juan Ugarte 5 0
Sam Parkin 2 1 Craig Morgan 5 0
David Duke 1 1 Matt Crowell 5 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition

Swindon

 Draw Wrexham Total
League 12 7 10 29
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 0 0 3 3
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 12 7 13 32
Overall as a % 38% 22% 40% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Wrexham 2-1 Swindon Town 07-Aug-04 League 1 Review
Wrexham 3-2 Swindon Town 20-Mar-04 Division 2 Review
Swindon Town 1-0 Wrexham 13-Sep-03 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 2-2 Swindon Town 26-Jan-02 Division 2 Review
Swindon Town 3-1 Wrexham 27-Nov-01 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 1-1 Swindon Town 04-Feb-01 Division 2 Review
Swindon Town 2-2 Wrexham 07-Nov-00 Division 2 Review
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MATCH PREVIEW
THE MATCH

Wrexham Team News: Injuries and a suspension have depleted Wrexham's squad to the bare minimum so much that the team will virtually pick itself at Swindon. Wrexham were already without Chris Armstrong, Alex Smith, Jim Whitley, Brian Carey, Danny Williams and Dean Bennett but Mark Jones has been added to the ever growing list after failing to recover from a ankle ligament injury. Dennis Lawrence is also a doubt but went for an x-ray today to find out the extent of his foot injury and Darren Ferguson starts a two game ban after accumulating his tenth yellow card of the season against Oldham last weekend. Ben Foster continues in goal with Craig Morgan and Steve Roberts playing alongside Dennis Lawrence or Shaun Pejic in defence. With little options in midfield Matt Crowell, Scott Green and Levi Macken will start with the only other alternative being dropping Chris Llewellyn back from attack. This would free up Hector Sam to play alongside Juan Ugarte but it would be surprising if Denis Smith breaks up the successful away partnership of Llewellyn and Ugarte. Carlos Edwards and Andy holt will play at wing backs.

Wrexham Squad (17): Foster, Dibble, Pejic, Lawrence, Roberts, Morgan, Edwards, Holt, Spender, Green, Crowell, Llewellyn, Ugarte, Sam, Done, Mackin, Williams.

Opposition Team News: Swindon striker Christian Roberts played for the reserves in midweek to improve his fitness after a hernia injury and could earn a starting place. Midfielder Matt Hewlett played an hour for the second string after his back problem and is also in contention..

Officials: The match referee is Darren Drysdale from Lincolnshire and he is assisted by John Farries from Oxfordshire and Mike Mullarkey from Devon. Darren Drysdale has refereed 21 games this season sending off 3 players and booking 40 at an average of 1.90 per game.

Weather: Sunny intervals with temperatures reaching 11 degrees Celsius and a 3 mph south easterly wind.

The Bookies View: Tote Sport and bet Odd or Even are pricing Swindon at 5/6 with Sjan James offering Wrexham at 7/2 You can get the draw at 5/2 with Bet365..
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