Macclesfield Town

v Wrexham

Saturday 07 April 2007

 

Kick Off @ 15:00

The Match
The first of the three pointers out of our remaining games is realistically a do not lose, otherwise Macclesfield will sit five points head of the table after Bury have opened a six point gap following two straight wins.

The Silkmen

Paul InceWhen Paul Ince took charge of Macclesfield back in October the Silkmen looked doomed to Conference Football next season.

 

Following a poor start to the season, which cost Brian Horton his job, Macclesfield were without a win in 16 games with just five points but since then they have picked up 10 wins out of 23 games to leave the Silkmen two points and a place above us in the table.

 

Macclesfield had a week off last weekend courtesy of Bristol Rovers playing in the Johnstones Paint Trophy Final and this meant they dropped down one place to 21st position but, like us, they now have a game in hand on teams down the bottom towards the end of April.

 

Due to the poor start to the season, Macclesfield are ranked 19th overall in the home league although they have only lost once at Moss Rose since November when promotion chasing Walsall went home with a 2-0 victory at the end of January. The last game at home ended up in a 2-2 draw against Shrewsbury although it was two points dropped for the Silkmen as they held a 2-0 lead after an hour of the game.

 

Top goal scorer for Macclesfield is former Chester midfielder Kevin McIntyre with 10 goals this season with his last one a crucial ninetieth minute equaliser from the spot in the one-one draw at rivals Bury two games ago.

Past Encounters

Last 5 Meetings
Nov 06: Wrexham 0 Macclesfield 0
Mar 06: Macclesfield 3 Wrexham 2
Sep 05: Wrexham 1 Macclesfield 1
Jan 03: Wrexham 1 Macclesfield 3
Aug 02: Macclesfield 0 Wrexham 1

The last match at the Racecourse back in November last year ended goalless with our last win against the Silkmen coming back in the 2001/02 season. This was also our last win at Moss Rose when Hector Sam grabbed the only goal of the game in August 2001.

 

We looked to be on course for three points at Moss Rose last season when

Danny Williams and Andy Holt put us two-nil up 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.

 

With Macclesfield only joining the league in the 1990s there have only been seven league encounters between the sides. Wrexham just edge the Silkmen by three wins to two with the other two matches ending in draws.

League Form Guide
Team Last 5 Games League Form Last Win
Wrexham WDLWD 22nd 16th 2 games
Macclesfield WLDDW 21st 10th Last game

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Brian Carey has options in defence with the return of Ryan Valentine and Steve Evans from suspension but Danny Williams misses out after collecting his tenth booking of the season against Mansfield last weekend. Chris Llewellyn completes his own ban after this game, Michael Ingham is still ruled out with a groin injury and Neil Roberts is a doubt with a calf strain.

Macclesfield Team News: The Macclesfield squad had been struck down with a virus earlier on in the week but John Miles, Jamie Tolley, Matthew Tipton and Martin Bullock have all now recovered. David Morley is also back in contention following injury but Alan Navarro is out with a hernia along with three other players with broken legs - including former Wrexham player Jimmy McNulty.

Other Games

League 2 Fixtures:

Chester v Darlington (Friday)
Accrington Stanley v Peterborough
Barnet v Hartlepool
Bury v Rochdale
Hereford v Swindon
Lincoln City v Stockport
Macclesfield v Wrexham
Mansfield v Bristol Rovers
Milton Keynes Dons v Grimsby
Notts County v Boston United
Torquay v Walsall
Wycombe v Shrewsbury

Bottom placed Torquay face second placed Walsall at home knowing they will have to at least pick up one win over Easter to have any real chance of staying up whilst second bottom Boston travel to Notts County - out opponents at home on Easter Monday.

Fifth bottom Accrington entertain a Peterborough side with a chance of the play offs and Bury face local rivals Rochdale at home with a win edging the Shakers closer to safety.

Venue Guide

Address: Moss Rose Ground, London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SP

Telephone Number: 01625 264686

Fax Number: 01625 264692

Macclesfield Websites

How to get there?
By Car: Head out of Wrexham on the A534 towards Nantwhich and when reaching the junction with the A49, turn right onto the A49 for about 500 yards before turning left back onto the A534. Follow signs to stay on the A534 until you reach the traffic lights with the A51 where you go straight on to join the A51. At the roundabout take the second exit to join the A500 - signposted M6 and Stoke. Take the third exit at the next roundabout to stay on the A500 and then the first exit at the next roundabout to rejoin the A534 to Crewe. Stay on this road for ten miles until you reach the roundabout with the A333, where you take the third exit - signposted M6 and Congleton - to join the A333. Go straight on at set of lights to rejoin the A534 towards Congleton and then pick up signs for the A536 towards Macclesfield. After passing the Millers pub on your left turn right onto Moss Lane and the ground is located down this road. Distance = 48 miles, Time form Wrexham = 1 hour 15 minutes.

By Train: Nearest Train Station is Macclesfield and is a twenty minute walk from the ground but on the plus side you do past a handful of pubs on your way! Exit the station turning left onto Sunderland Street. Upon reaching a major crossroad turn left and following this road to the ground. Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.
When you are there

Beer and Grub: The nearest pub to the ground is the Golden Lion and this can be found by walking past the away end and following the road alongside the new stand until you reach the pub on your left. Unfortunately the Golden Lion does not serve food but if you want a bite to eat then head for the Railway View on Byrons Lane. Walk towards the town centre on the A523 and after passing the Albion turn right at the next set of lights before crossing the Railway Bridge to the pub on your right.

Cash Machines: A Co-Op machine at their store on the A523 London Road.

How much to get in?

All Ticket for Wrexham fans

Disabled Facilities
No on site parking with level access to the ground. There are 15 wheelchair spaces for away supporters pitch side in the new Alfred McAlpine Stand with helpers sitting behind.

Weather Forecast
Sunny intervals with temperatures reaching 16 degrees Celsius and a 6 mph westerly wind.