Wycombe Wanderers

v Wrexham

Tuesday 27 September 2005

 

Kick Off @ 19:45

The Chairboys
Nathan Tyson: Player of the Month
Wycombe have made a positive start to the season and currently sit two points and a place off league leaders Grimsby following the weekends 3-2 win at Mansfield. Wycombe had some nervous moments after racing into a 3-0 half time lead courtesy of a Kevin Betsby hat trick but they were made to work for their victory when their hosts struck back twice in the second half.

Manager Jon Gorman was not too impressed with the second half display. "We didn't pass the ball as crisp as we did in the first half though and the standard was poor compared to what we had set," Gorman explained to the official web site.

Wycombe Wanderers have shown their ambitions for this season turning down three offers this week for the league's leading scorer Nathan Tyson who has found the back of the net on eight occasions this season. Tyson's goals have not gone unnoticed with Sheffield Wednesday the third club to have a bid turned down on Thursday for the player who was awarded the League 2 Player of the Month Award for August.

Form Guide
Wrexham: LLDWWLDD Wycombe: WDDDDWLW
Wycombe returned to winning ways on the weekend after tasting defeat for the first time this season when they exited the carling Cup to Premiership side Aston Villa. the Chairboys were leading 3-1 at half time but the Premiership side showed their class scoring seven times in the second half to run out 8-3 winners. Wycombe progressed to the second round courtesy of an impressive 3-1 victory at League 1 Swindon but this win was followed up by four successive draws in the league before they defeated Barnet by a single goal at the Causeway Stadium.

Wrexham ended a run of two successive defeats with a draw at Bury and then followed this up with two successive home victories over Barnet and Cheltenham. But Wrexham's problems lie on the road where they remain without a victory and a defeat at Lincoln was then followed by a draw at Orient. Wrexham then returned home but failed to hold on for victory for the second weekend running when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Macclesfield.

Bookies View

Wycombe are odds on favourite for the win with the 4/5 the best odds on offer with Ladbrokes, Bet Odd or Even, Bet365 and Centrebet. The draw is best priced at 5/2 with Bet365 and you can get 7/2 on the Wrexham win at Sky Bet and Tote Sport.

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham are without Michael Ingham for the second time in three matches after the goalkeeper limped off with a groin strain twenty minutes into the weekend draw against Macclesfield. Defenders Paul Warhurst and Paul Linwood are also doubtful after collecting knocks in the same game. Wrexham still remain without the injured Andy Holt, Lee Roche, Shaun Pejic, Jim Whitley and Lee McEvilly with the injury problem only appearing to get worse.

Teenager Michael Jones will start the game in goal and with Dennis Lawrence the only definite starter in defence Dave Bayliss will be on standby with Simon Spender the third back up if both Warhurst and Linwood miss out. Dean Bennett and Alex Smith will be at left wing back with Danny Williams, Mark Jones and Darren Ferguson making up the midfield. Up front Jon Walters and Robbie Foy will continue in the absence of the injured Lee McEvilly.

Wrexham Squad (18): Michael Jones, Ingham, Linwood, Warhurst, Lawrence, Bennett, Mark Jones, Ferguson, Danny Williams, Smith, Walters, Foy, Spender, Mackin, Bayliss, Mike Williams, Done, Reed.

Wycombe Team News: The experienced Robert Lee will be missing for Wycombe as the midfielder will be resting a slight Achilles injury but on the plus side Joe Burnell is available after missing the weekend's win at Mansfield with a back injury. Lon term casualties Mark Philo, Willi Antwi and Charlie Griffin are still on the treatment table. Nathan Tyson and Matt Bloomfield are expected to shake off weekend knocks in time to play against Wrexham.

Officials: The match referee is Gary Lewis from Cambridgeshire and he is assisted Ray lee and Graham Scott with John Flynn as fourth official. Gary Lewis has refereed 9 games this seasons ending off three players and booking 30 at an average of 3.75 per game.

Other League 2 Fixtures:

Bury v Bristol Rovers
Cheltenham v Peterborough
Chester v Carlisle
Darlington v Boston United
Grimsby v Notts County
Leyton Orient v Torquay
Lincoln City v Stockport
Macclesfield v Mansfield
Rochdale v Oxford United
Rushden & Diamonds v Northampton
Shrewsbury v Barnet

Venue Guide

Address: Causeway Stadium, Hillbottom Road, Sands. High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4HJ.
 

Telephone Number: 01494 472 100

Fax Number: 01494 527 633

Wycombe Websites

How to get there?
By Car: Leave the M40 at junction 4 and take the A4010 (John hall Way) towards Alylesbury. Go straight through three mini roundabouts into New Road and continue down the hill. At the bottom there is a further two roundabouts and at the first take a sharp left into Lane End Road. Turn right at the next roundabout into Hillbottom Road and continue through the Industrial Estate to the ground at the end. Allow at least 3 hours 30 minutes from Wrexham.

By Train: Nearest Train Station is High Wycombe and is three miles from the ground. A match day bus leaves the station at 18:40 with the last departure ten minutes after the final whistle. A taxi ride will cost you around £5. Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.
When you are there
Car Parking: The ground has limited parking but your best bet is to park in the numerous spaces on the Industrial Estate at a small price. Do not leave any valuables on show as the car parks are not secure and be prepared for a delay leaving the game as their is only one road out of the industrial estate.

Beer and Grub: As the ground is on an industrial estate in the past there has been no options at the ground but this season the club have opened an away fans bar which is a beer tent that also serves hot food. Other options is The Hour Glass on Chapel Lane but this is over a mile from the ground. The pub lets in away fans at the doorman's discretion and food is usually served although there is a chip shop a further down the road. If you are after a bite to eat then after leaving the M40 you will notice a Hungry Horse pub located off the third roundabout in the directions above.

Cash Machines: None that do not charge nearby.

How much to get in?
Dreams Stand: Adults £16, Students/OAPs £13, Juniors £12.

Disabled Facilities
There are 26 parking spaces allocated on a first come first serve basis to yellow/blue badge holders. There are 12 wheelchair spaces available for away fans with helpers sitting behind in the Dreams Stand but the places are exposed to bad weather and restricted views when people move in the front of the stand. Entrance prices are discounted on proof of at least medium disability (and not a blue badge): Adults £13, Juniors/OAPs £10, Junior £6, One helper Free. There are adapted toilets close by but the catering kiosks are not dedicated. The DSA contacts are Sue Keen or Keith Allen on 01494 472 100

Weather Forecast
Clear skies with temperatures dropping to 8 degrees Celsius and a 23 mph south westerly wind.