The Posh

Posh manager Mark Wright was not happy with his teams second half performance in the 1-1 home draw against Leyton Orient. "I am not pleased how we performed in the second half and going from how good we were in the first half to that display in the second period was not satisfactory," Wright explained to the Official Web Site after he witnessed his team recording their fourth draw in as many games.

It got worse for the former Chester manager in midweek as they went out of the FA Cup at Burton Albion with the conference side scoring the only goal of the game in the second half. At the end of the game there was an altercation between Posh fans and players and this resulted in vice-Captain Paul Carden making an apology on Thursday.

Peterborough suffered a big blow when their experienced winger Dave Farrell was ruled out for around two months after dislocating earlier on this month. Wright's midfield options were reduced when he cancelled the contract of Australian Nicky Stavroulakis after he failed to play any games since signing from Empoli in the summer. This week Wright allowed striker Richard Logan to join Lincoln and keeper Luke McShane to join Basingstoke on loan after deciding both players were no longer in his plans at London Road.

Mark Wright also wants to make the loan signing of Swansea striker Lee Thorpe a permanent move after the former Bristol Rovers striker has impressed during his two month loan spell at London Road. Due to the transfer window restrictions the permanent deal is not expected to go through until January.

Past Encounters

The clubs last met four weeks ago when a late Andy Holt header rescued a point for Wrexham after Peterborough had opened the scoring through David Farrell in the first half.

Last season the two league encounters ended in draws and when totalling the points up come the end of the season the failure to win any of these games played a part in relegation from League One for both teams.

Wrexham looked to be heading for another hammering at London Road as they trailed to two first half goals but there was no repeat of the 6-1 defeat like in the previous season as Wrexham fought back for a 2-2 draw.

In the first game at the Racecourse Wrexham left it late as Dennis Lawrence cancelled out Callum Willock's first half strike with a goal three minutes before full time.

Peterborough just lead Wrexham on the head to head with 21 victories in the 52 games played between the two teams. Wrexham have won 17 of the encounters and there have been 14 draws.

Form Guide

Wrexham: WWLLDWLW

League Position: 7th (17 games)

Peterborough: WWWDDDDL

League Position: 9th (17 games)

Wrexham recorded their first away win of the season last weekend with a 3-0 victory at Oxford after being knocked out of the FA Cup at Port Vale on the previous weekend. Prior to this Wrexham continued their good home form with their third successive home win courtesy of a late winner over Darlington. This came on the back of three away games where late defeats at Blackpool and Bristol Rovers was ended with the 1-1 draw at Peterborough.

Bookies View

Wrexham are favourites for the win with the best price of 11/10 on offer at Paddy Power, Stan James and Bet Odd or Even. The draw is next priced at 9/4 with UK Betting, Paddy Power, Stan James, Bet 365, Total Bet and Sky Bet with the Peterborough win at 13/5 with Bet Direct and Bet 365.

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham manager Denis Smith is resting World Cup bound Dennis Lawrence as he is not due back from Trinidad & Tobago's celebrations until late Friday night. Alex Smith is back in the squad following illness and Paul Warhurst will have a fitness test on his ankle prior to the game. Juan Ugarte has had his loan spell from Crewe ended due to injury and Wrexham also have Shaun Pejic, Andy Holt and Jim Whitey on the sidelines.

Michael Ingham starts in goal with back three of Dave Bayliss, Danny Williams and either Mike Williams or Paul Warhurst. Lee Roche continues on the right wing with Denis Smith having to make a decision between Alex Smith and Dean Bennett on the left. The midfield three of Matt Crowell, Mark Jones and  Darren Ferguson remains unchanged, as does the front two of Jon Walters and the inform Lee McEvilly.

Wrexham Squad (18): Ingham, Michael Jones, Roche, Spender, Mike Williams, Bayliss, Smith, Danny Williams, Bennett, Ferguson, Crowell, Walters, Foy, Mark Jones, Marc Williams, Reed, McEvilly, Warhurst.

Peterborough Team News: Posh manager Mark Wright reports no fresh injury worries from the midweek cup defeat but remains without winger David Farrell who is out with a dislocated shoulder. Lee Thorpe, Danny Crow, Calum Willock and Trevor Benjamin are battling for two spots up front.

Officials: The match referee is Phil Joslin from Nottinghamshire and he is assisted by Karl Evans and Stephen Pardoe with Scott Tierney as the fourth official. Phil Joslin has refereed 17 games this season sending off 2 players and booking 51 at an average of 3 per game.

Venue Guide

Address: Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AH

Telephone Number: 01978 262129

Fax Number: 01978 357821

Web Site: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk

Opposition Websites

• Official Web Site
• Posh Net
• Talking Posh

How to get there?

By Car: Leave the M6 at Junction 10a to join the M54 and continue on this road as it becomes the A5 past Shrewsbury and Oswestry. When you reach Oswestry turn right at the roundabout (An ESSO Service Station will be on your left), staying on the A5. Continue straight through the series of roundabouts to join the A483 and leave this road at junction ?. At the roundabout turn right towards Wrexham and after going straight over the next roundabout the ground is ahead of you on your left.

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.

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.

How much to get in?

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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