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The Magpies |
 County manager Gudjon Thordarson was cursing defensive
errors following the midweek defeat at Peterborough. "Individual errors
cost us again, just when I thought we'd ironed them out. We're making
too many errors which are costing us and although the pitch didn't help,
we can't blame that or the referee."We found
ourselves behind on the stroke of half-time after a bad set of mistakes
at the back. And when the second went in, we made so many mistakes, it
was just sloppy to concede a goal like that," Thordarson explained to the
official site.
Thordarson has strengthened his attacking options with
the loan signing of Chesterfield's Mark DeBolla and the former Charlton
player has already opening his account with the Magpies. Midfielder Liam
Needham has signed on non-contract terms from Sheffield Wednesday but
leaving Meadow Lane on loan are out of favour winger Tony Scully and
midfielder Chibuzor Chilakia to Exeter and Hinkley United respectively.
County's top scorer is Glynn Hurst with the former
Chesterfield striker finding the net on nine occasions this season
although he has only scored once in the last six games. |
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Past Encounters |
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 The
two teams last met in August with Wrexham conceding a controversial goal in
injury time as Notts County ran out 1-0 winners. Prior to this the teams met
last season in the LDV vans Trophy with Wrexham coming away from Meadow Lane
with a 3-2 victory, courtesy of goals from Shaun Pejic, Chris Llewellyn and
Hector Sam.
The
clubs have met on 46 occasions with both teams with 16 wins each and there
have been 14 draws. |
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Form Guide |
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Wrexham:
LDWLWDDW League
Position: 7th (20 games) |
Notts County: DWWLWDLL League
Position: 12th (20 games) |
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Notts County come into the game on the back of two successive
away defeats at Torquay in the FA Cup and Peterborough in the league. Prior
to this County recorded a home draw against Torquay in the first cup match
and a victory at Boston in the league. Notts County have had some mixed
results of late with away wins at Bury and Bristol City followed up by a
surprising 3-2 defeat at home to Cheltenham.
Wrexham returned to winning ways in midweek with what
looked likes a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Mansfield although Wrexham
were trailing at half time but turned the performance around in the second
half. This victory came on the back of two games without a win, a defeat at
Boston and a draw at home to Peterborough after previously coming away from
Oxford with a 3-0 victory. Wrexham''s form lies at home with the Mansfield
win their seventh of the season at home in the league. |
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Bookies View |
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Wrexham are odds on for the win with the best
price at 10/11 with Stan James and Sky Bet. The draw is next with Sporting
Odds, Corals and Bet365 offering 12/5 with Corals and Tote Sport pricing the
County win at 3/1. |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News: Denis
Smith has no fresh injury worries form midweek and his attacking options are
boosted with Robbie Foy returning following flu. Jim Whitley and Shaun Pejic
still lack match fitness with only Andy Holt and Levi Mackin on the
treatment table. The
unchanged line up sees Michael Ingham continue in goal with a back three of
Dave Bayliss, Danny Williams and Dennis Lawrence. Lee Roche and Alex Smith
are at full backs with Matt Crowell, Mark Jones and Darren Ferguson in
midfield. Jon Walters and Lee McEvilly continue up front for Wrexham.
Wrexham Squad (18): Ingham, Michael Jones, Roche, Bayliss, Danny
Williams, Lawrence, Mike Williams, Warhurst, Smith, Bennett, Crowell,
Ferguson, Mark Jones, Spender, McEvilly, Walters, Foy, Reed.
Notts County Team News: Notts County are without defender Adam Tann
who faces an eight-week spell on the sidelines with a fractured cheekbone.
Striker Steve Scoffham is ruled out with a similar injury but defender Rob
Ullathorne could return after illness. Backup keeper Shaun Marshall is
doubtful after picking up an illness whilst David Pipe faces a fitness test
after collecting a knock in midweek. Brian O'Callaghan was a late withdrawal
from the squad after failing to overcome a knee problem.
Officials: The match referee is Neil Swarbrick from Lancashire and he
is assisted by Gary Hilton and Paul Kettlewell with Daniel Roberts as fourth
official. Neil Swarbrick has refereed 12 games this season sending off 2
players and booked 20 at an average of 1.67 per game.
Coca Cola
League 2:
Barnet v
Northampton
Cheltenham v Macclesfield
Grimsby v Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient v Bury
Lincoln City v Chester
Peterborough v Carlisle
Rushden & Diamonds v Mansfield
Shrewsbury v Boston United
Stockport v Darlington
Torquay v Oxford United
Wrexham v Notts County
Wycombe v Rochdale |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AH
Telephone Number:
01978 262129
Fax Number:
01978 357821
Web Site:
www.wrexhamafc.co.uk |
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How to get there? |
| By Car: From junction 16 of the
M6 continue on the A500, A51 and A534 towards Nantwhich and then
Wrexham. At the junction with the A49 turn right before taking the next
left back onto the A534. Follow this road until Wrexham and after
passing through the lights by Wrexham Industrial Estate turn right at
the next roundabout. Straight over the next roundabout and then the
second exit at the next to join the A483. Leave at the next exit turning
left at the roundabout and straight over the next and the ground will be
ahead of you.
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. Click here for the Rail
Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950. |
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When you are there |
| 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! Beer and Grub:
The Turf is right next to the Kop but it gets very busy in the hour
leading up to kick off, so arrive early. The Official Supporters Club
has use of the Centenary Club on matchdays and this is located behind
the Sainsburys Stand with the entrance off the club car park. The Plas
Coch Retail Park has a pub and is normally a favourite for away
supporters. The Railway is located down the side road along the Remploy
factory at the opposite end of Crispin Lane to the ground. There
are plenty of pubs in the town centre and the closet to the ground is a Wetherspoons Pub by following Mold Road through to sets of lights and is
on your left after the next junction. If you continue into the town
centre McDonalds will be on your left and the next pub you reach is The
Horse and Jockey and opposite that under the archway is a good chip
shop. There are a more pubs on High Street and to find them continue
pass the Horse and Jockey, passing Burger King on your left, and High
Street is the junction with Burtons. On there you will find another
Weatherspoons, Yates plus other pubs and bars.
Cash Machines: The Shell Garage on Mold Road
with further machines at Sainsburys and Boots on the Plas Coch Retail
Park. If you are heading into the town centre you will pass a number of
banks on your way to the pubs. |
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How much to get in? |
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Special
Deals: Kids on the Kop - £1 with accompanying
adults £10; Season tickets holders - bring up to 2 friends for £10
Tickets must be purchased up to 2 hours before kick off and orders can
be placed by phone: 01978 262129, credit / debit cards accepted, booking
fee of £1 for all telephone sales.
Kop: £14; Sainsburys: £16 PG Stand: £17
Eric
Roberts Away Stand: £16
Adult & up
to 2 Children: £20 all areas
Two adults
& 2 Children: £30 all areas
Seniors/Students: £10 all areas
Juniors:
£5 all areas |
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Disabled Facilities |
| Wrexham have 45 disabled places
available at the front of the Pryce Griffiths Stand. There are 22
parking spaces and two disabled toilets with dedicated refreshment
kiosks. Admission is £10 for the disabled supporter (£5 concessions) and
the helper admitted free. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on
01978 262129. |
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Weather Forecast |
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Cloudy with temperatures reaching a maximum of 10 degrees
Celsius and a 10 mph westerly wind. |
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