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The Silkmen |
| Following a poor start to the season,
when the Silkmen recorded only two victories in their opening 15 league
games, Macclesfield currently lie three points above the relegation
zone. Seven of Macclesfield's eight victories have come at home this
season but they currently lie bottom of the away league table.
Macclesfield last week missed out on a appearance ain the
LDV Vans Final when they lost the Northern area final to Carlisle on the
away goals rule.
 Macclesfield's top scorer is former Premiership
striker Clive Wijnhard who has scored twelve times this season despite
only arriving at Moss Rose from Darlington in October. The Dutchman
originally arrived on loan but the move was made permanent when the
transfer window opened last month.
Leaving the Silkmen at the same time was last season's
top scorer Jon Parkin who has joined Championship side Hull City for an
undisclosed fee. The former York striker arrived at Macclesfield in
February 2004 and in under two years he had found the back of the net 30
times in only 63 games. |
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Past Encounters |
 The teams last met in September when Macclesfield left the
Racecourse with a 1-1 draw after Allan Russell cancelled out Danny
Williams's opener in the second half. With Macclesfield only joining the
Football League during the 1990s there have only been five previous league
meetings between the teams. Wrexham lead the way with three victories with
Macclesfield only winning once and there has also been one draw. |
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Form Guide |
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Wrexham: WLWWDLDD |
Macclesfield: DDDDLLWL |
Macclesfield's only victory in their
last eight games came against Carlisle in the LDV vans Trophy but despite
the victory, Carlisle progressed through to the final on the away goals
rule. Prior to this win, Macclesfield lost a crucial relegation six pointer
at Rushden & Diamonds and Carlisle in the LDV final first leg. Prior to
these defeats Macclesfield had recorded four draws and in their last game
they tasted defeat at home to Rochdale.Wrexham have
gone four games without a win with their goalless draw against Bury coming
on the back of a 2-2 draw at Barnet where Wrexham had to come back from two
goals down. Prior to this Wrexham lost a tight game to Northampton after
another 2-2 draw at Mansfield, where this time Wrexham let slip a two goal
lead. |
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Bookies View |
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Macclesfield are favourites for the win with
Stan James, Bet Direct, Corrals and Sky Bet pricing them at 11/8. Centre Bet
are offering 37/20 on the Wrexham win with the draw available at 9/4 with VC
Bet, Sporting Odds, Corrals, Bet 365 and Centre Bet. |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News:
Striker Jon Walters is back in the squad and could face Macclesfield after
recovering from a cheek injury but Darren Ferguson is definitely out, as he
begins a two game suspension. With Walters back in the squad it leaves Lee
McEvilly and Lee Roche on the sidelines.
Wrexham Squad (19): Ingham, Michael Jones, Pejic, Mike Williams,
Danny Williams, Dennis Lawrence, Bennett, Spender, Crowell, Whitley, Mackin,
Mark Jones, Smith, Holt, Done, Derbyshire, Sam Williams, Walters, Williams.
Macclesfield Team News: Mark Bailey is ruled out as he is scheduled
for investigative surgery on a ankle injury on Wednesday and there are still
doubts over top scorer Clive Wijnhard who is also recovering from surgery. |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Moss Rose Ground, London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SP
Telephone Number:
01625 264686
Fax Number:
01625 264692 |
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How to get there? |
| By Car:
A534 from Wrexham towards Nantwhich, then the
A51, A500 before rejoining the A534 towards Crewe.
Stay on this road for fourteen miles until you reach the roundabout with
the A333, where you take the third exit . Straight on at set of lights
to rejoin the A534 and travel under the M6 until you reach the junction
with the A34 towards Congleton. Where the road forks right pick up the
A536 towards Macclesfield and on reaching Macclesfield turn right a quarter of a mile after the Millers pub on your left
onto Moss Lane and the ground is down this road. Distance = 50 miles,
Time form Wrexham = 1 hour 30 minutes. By
Train:
Nearest Train Station is Macclesfield and is a twenty minute walk from the
ground but on the plus side you do past a handful of pubs on your way!
Exit the station turning left onto Sunderland Street. Upon reaching a
major crossroad turn left and following this road to the ground. 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: Plenty
of street parking around the ground. Beer and Grub:
The nearest pub to the ground is the Golden Lion and this can be found
by walking past the away end and following the road alongside the new
stand until you reach the pub on your left. Unfortunately the Golden
Lion does not serve food but if you want a bite to eat then head for the
Railway View on Byrons Lane. Walk towards the town centre on the A523
and after passing the Albion turn right at the next set of lights before
crossing the Railway Bridge to the pub on your right.
Cash Machines: A Co-Op machine at their store
on the A523 London Road.
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How much to get in? |
| Seating:
Alfred McAlpine Stand - Adults £17, Concessions £12
Standing: Silkman Terrace - Adults £13,
Concessions £8 |
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Disabled Facilities |
| No on site parking with level access to
the ground. There are 15 wheelchair spaces for away supporters pitch
side in the new Alfred McAlpine Stand with helpers sitting behind. |
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Weather Forecast |
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Sleet is forecasted with temperatures dropping to 2 degrees
Celsius with a 10 mph south easterly wind. |
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League Two Fixtures |
Macclesfield v Wrexham
Rochdale v Grimsby
Oxford United v Bristol Rovers (Wednesday) |
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