The Opposition

Mark Wright has been shifting out personnel to make room for new arrivals with striker Marcus Richardson the latest to leave in a loan move to Macclesfield this week. This departure was countered with the arrival of former Wrexham striker Jake Edwards who has joined until the end of the season from Exeter City of the Nationwide Conference.

Other departures have been goalkeeper Stephane Gillet who only arrived in January but he agreed a settlement on his contract after only making ten appearances since his arrival. His replacement is youngster Paul Harrison and the return of Chris McKenzie from injury.

Club captain Michael Branch was rumoured to have walked out on the club earlier on this month but the club have released a statement countering these rumours, stating that the situation had been resolved following clear the air talks.

Chester's top scorer is Ryan Lowe with 13 goals this season but has only found the back of the net once since the beginning of December and that was five games a go.

Past Encounters

The last match between the two sides was last year in the LDV Vans Trophy with striker Juan Ugarte scoring his first goal for Wrexham in the 1-0 win at Chester. The previous game prior to this a FA Cup match in 1997 with Wrexham again coming out on top in a 2-0 win at Chester. The last league encounters were in 1994/95 with both games ending in draws and Chester's last win against Wrexham is almost two decades a go in 1986.

The clubs have met on 78 occasions with Wrexham edging the head-to head with 32 victories against Chester's 27 and there have been 19 draws.

Form Guide

Wrexham: WDLDDLWD

Current Position: 9th from 37 agmes

Chester: LLLLLDLL

Current Position: 24th from 36 games

Chester come into the game on the back of a disastrous run of form and are without a win in their last eight games. The only bright spot has been a 1-1 home draw against fellow strugglers Torquay but a 5-0 hammering at Carlisle, followed up by defeats at home against Stockport and Orient, ended Keith Curle's spell in charge of Chester.

After going five games without victory, a win against Bury and a draw at Cheltenham have reignited Wrexham's play off ambitions. Prior to that, Wrexham tasted defeat at Macclesfield despite leading 2-0 and this came on the back of a goalless draw against Bury.

Bookies View

Wrexham are odds on favourites at 8/11 with Corrals and the draw is on offer at 5/2 with Pinnacle and Labrokes. The Chester win is priced at 4/1 with VC Bet, Paddy Power, Bet Odd or Even and Stan James.

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Dennis Lawrence has shaken off his ankle injury and is included in the squad to face Chester but Jim Whitley has again been ruled out with a hip injury. Lee Roche and Lee McEvilly are the only other absentees for Wrexham.

Michael Ingham will start in goal with a back three of Shaun Pejic, Danny Williams and Dennis Lawrence. Darren Ferguson is close to a come back in midfield with Levi Mackin likely to make way for Ferguson to start alongside Mark Jones and Matt Crowell. Dean Bennett and Andy Holt continue at wing backs with the on loan Matt Derbyshire and Sam Williams up front, although Jon Walters will now be pushing for a first team start.

Wrexham Squad (17): Ingham, Michael Jones, Pejic, Danny Williams, Dennis Lawrence, Mike Williams, Bennett, Spender, Crowell, Mark Jones, Ferguson, Mackin, Holt, Done, Derbyshire, Sam Williams, Walters.

Chester Team News: Chester could hand a debut to Jake Edwards - against the club where he started his career. Chris MacKenzie (broken thumb) is a major doubt and Justin Walker (ankle) is definitely unavailable but Tom Curtis is back after having stitches

Officials: The match referee is Anthony Leake from Lancashire and he is assisted by IK Scarr and D Unsworth with RL Lewis as the fourth official. Anthony Leake has refereed 33 games this season, sending off 4 players and booking 74 at an average of 2.24 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

Chester Websites

• Official Web Site
• Chester City unofficial
• Early Doors
• True Blue
• Supporters Trust

How to get there?

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: Try and find some that are open.

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?

The match is all ticket

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