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The Match |
| After 45 games, it virtually comes down to
a winner takes all contest with Boston but we do have some sort of
safety net if we lose the game, as Macclesfield would have to do the
same at home to Notts County for us to stay up. |
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The Pilgrims |
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The
Pilgrims have been in financial turmoil all season with players still yet to
be paid their wages from March but to their credit, they have been able to
take their survival chances to the final game of the season.
Boston agreed a CVA in principle with creditors that will see
creditors of the club receiving 40p for every £1 they are owed but this
agreement has been put on hold to the outcome of this game has been
resolved.
Boston's financial problems has meant they have failed to
field a full accomplishment of five substitutes in recent games as manager
Steve Evans has had to rely on youth players to sometimes make up the
starting eleven.
On the field, Boston's 1-1 draw at home to bottom placed
Torquay has left the Pilgrims occupying the last relegation spot but courtesy of
results elsewhere, they still have their destiny in their own hands courtesy
of this fixture.
Boston have only won three games on their travels this season and
this has the Pilgrims ranked 23rd overall, one ahead of all ready relegated
Torquay United. The last victory away from Yorke Street came at Mansfield in
mid March but you have to look back to last year for the other two
victories, Macclesfield in November and Torquay a month later. |
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Past Encounters |
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Previous Meetings |
| Dec 06: Boston 4
Wrexham 0 |
| Nov 05: Boston 2
Wrexham 1 |
| Aug 05: Wrexham 2
Boston 0 |
| Apr 03: Boston 3
Wrexham 3 |
| Aug 02: Wrexham 2
Boston 2 |
The
clubs have only met on five occasions with Boston recording an emphatic 4-0
victory at York Street back in December after Steve Evans was sent off in
the first half.
Last season both games went the way of the home sides with
Wrexham winning 2-0 on the opening day of the season, courtesy of goals from
Mark Jones and Lee Roche.
In the return match, Boston opened the goal scoring through
Julian Joachim but Lee McEvilly equalised for Wrexham in the second half,
only for Joachim to grab his second of the game later on.
Boston are yet to win at the Racecourse but edge the
head-to-head after 5 games with two wins to Wrexham's one and the other two
games have ended up in draws. |
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League Form Guide |
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Team |
Last 5 Games |
League Position |
Form Position |
Last Win |
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Wrexham |
LWWWL |
21st |
9th |
2 games |
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Boston |
LWLWD |
23rd |
12th |
2 games |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News:
Wrexham have Mark Jones back in contention after missing the last four games
with a groin injury but the midfielder will most likely have to settle for a
place on the bench as Brian Carey, who is without Robbie Garrett after his
loan spell ended, is expected to name an unchanged side.
Boston Team News: Boston are without midfield quartet Stewart Talbot,
Stephen Vaughan, Simon Rusk and Richie Ryan, plus defender Shane Nicholson.
Paul Ellender, Colin Cryan and David Galbraith all face late fitness tests.
Please take this team news with a pinch of salt! |
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Other Games |
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League 2
Fixtures:
Barnet v
Wycombe
Bury v Mansfield
Darlington v Stockport
Hartlepool v Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City v Chester
Macclesfield v Notts County
MK Dons v Accrington Stanley
Peterborough v Rochdale
Shrewsbury v Grimsby
Swindon v Walsall
Torquay v Hereford
Wrexham v Boston United
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The only other game that all Wrexham fans will be looking
out for this weekend is Macclesfield versus Notts County.
This game is only important if we lose to Boston, as a
defeat for Macclesfield would keep us in League Two and send the Silkmen
down to the Conference.
The Magpies now have nothing for play for but their last
seven games have resulted in four wins, one draw and only two defeats, which leaves them placed 8th overall in the form table compared to the Silkmen who are in 17th and on a run of three straight
defeats.
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH
Telephone Number:
01978 262129
Fax Number:
01978 357821
Web Site:
www.wrexhamafc.co.uk |
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How to get there? |
| By Car: From junction 16 of the
M6 continue on the A500, A51 and A534 towards Nantwhich and then
Wrexham. At the junction with the A49 turn right before taking the next
left back onto the A534. Follow this road until Wrexham and after
passing through the lights by Wrexham Industrial Estate turn right at
the next roundabout. Straight over the next roundabout and then the
second exit at the next to join the A483. Leave at the next exit turning
left at the roundabout and straight over the next and the ground will be
ahead of you. 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. |
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When you are there |
| Car Parking:
NEWI College just before the ground and a local car park
just before the Shell Garage on the opposite side of the road and both
cost around £2.00. Free parking is available on the retail parks by
turning left at the second roundabout but do not park in ALDI or you
will get clamped! Avoid B&Q as they have a maximum stay of two hours and
issue parking tickets for £125 and the new Central Retail park just
passed the train station operates a time restriction policy. 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. |
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How much to get in? |
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This match is
all-ticket and no tickets are available on the day of the game.
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Disabled Facilities |
| Wrexham have 45 disabled places
available at the front of the Pryce Griffiths Stand. There are 22
parking spaces and two disabled toilets with dedicated refreshment
kiosks. Admission is £10 for the disabled supporter (£5 concessions)
with
the helper admitted free. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on
01978 262129. |
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Weather Forecast |
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Sunny with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius and a 2
mph southerly wind. |
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