The Match

The Silkmen

Macclesfield are still in search of their first win of the season and after parting company with Brian Horton last month, the Silkmen now have Paul Ince in charge. Ince is starting his managerial career with a baptism of fire, as Macclesfield are currently rooted to the bottom of the Football League with only five points from their first 16 games.

Ince is unable to play for his new club until January due to the fact he has already played for Swindon following the transfer window closed but this will not be his first visit to the Racecourse this season, as he played in his former club's first defeat of the season when Wrexham came from behind to beat Swindon 2-1.

Ince has strengthened his squad since his arrival last week with two players arriving in on loan from League 1 side Blackpool. Striker Paul Murphy was first to arrive in a one month deal and he came on as a second half substitute in Ince's first game in charge last weekend. He has been joined this week by midfielder Simon Wiles who is just returning from injury after making 27 appearances last season.

The Silkmen have five players on two goals this season and these players currently share the honour of top goal scorer with last season's winner, Clive Wijnhard, now playing for league 1 side Brentford. Experienced midfielder Martin Bullock is on target to beat his seven goals last season with two already this campaign.

Past Encounters

Last 5 Meetings

Mar 06: Macclesfield 3 Wrexham 2

Sep 05: Wrexham 1 Macclesfield 1

Jan 03: Wrexham 1 Macclesfield 3

Aug 02: Macclesfield 0 Wrexham 1

Feb 99: Macclesfield 0 Wrexham 2

Last season, Macclesfield collected four points off Wrexham despite the Red dragons taking a 2-0 lead in the game at Moss Rose. Danny Williams and Andy Holt had put Wrexham into the lead but a Holt own goal just before half time proved crucial. The Silkmen thought back to equalise before securing all three points with a winner in the last ten minutes.

Wrexham also took the lead in the first game at the Racecourse with Danny Williams again on target in the second half but there was still time for Macclesfield to peg Wrexham back.

With Macclesfield only joining the league in the 1990s there have only been six league encounters between the two sides. Wrexham just edge the Silkmen by 3 wins to 2 with the other match ending in a draw.

League Form Guide

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham are forced into changes up front with striker Chris Llewellyn ruled out suspended and on loan Tom Craddock returning to Middlesbrough for treatment on a knee injury. Both players scored Wrexham's goals last weekend so the pressure will be on new loan signings, Kevin Smith and Maheta Molango, with Jon Newby the other option up front.

Macclesfield Team News: Macclesfield also have two new faces in the squad with Paul Murphy and Simon Wiles on loan from Blackpool. Striker Murphy featured for the reserves in midweek and will be pushing for a first team place. The Silkmen will be without suspended Jordan Hadfield, but Danny Swailes is available again after a ban. Jamie Tolley is doubtful with a groin problem.

Man in the Middle: Eddie Ilderton from Tune and Wear - 12 games this season with 4 red cards and 39 yellows at an average of 3.25 per game.

Other Games

League leaders Lincoln will be hoping the manager of the month curse does not strike the Imps as they travel to Stockport on Saturday afternoon. Their manager, John Schofield, picked up the award after Lincoln remained unbeaten throughout October, which included 5-0 and 7-1 wins.

Second placed Walsall are level on points with the Imps and they face Torquay at home whilst third place Wycombe travel to Shrewsbury.

Swindon play their second game without Denis Wise as they play host to Hereford who are a place and two points above Swindon in the table.

Venue Guide

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

Telephone Number: 01978 262129

Fax Number: 01978 357821

Web Site: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk

Macclesfield Websites

• Official Web Site
• The Silkweb.com
• Manchester Evening News
• Macclesfield Express

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 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 into the town centre and is found on your left hand side. 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 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.

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?

Family Tickets:

1 Adult & 1 Children: £21 all areas

1 Adult & 2 Children: £26 all areas

2 adults & 2 Children: £42 all areas

Must be purchased in advance from the ticket office or Trust Shop

Young Persons: Only available to members and tickets must be purchased in advance from the ticket office.

Disabled Facilities

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