The Pilgrims

Boston are having their problems on and off the field this season. Following the midweek defeat to Chester, the Pilgrims currently occupy the second relegation zone with a return of 17 points from 20 games and are two points adrift of Torquay.

Off the field, the club is facing an uncertain future after planning permission for a new ground, which would help clear the £900,000 Inland Revenue debt, was refused by the local authority for a variety of reasons. It is so bad at the moment that Chairman Jim Rodwell also confirmed this week that players and staff may not be paid before Christmas unless new investment can be found. After suffering two years of uncertainty ourselves, all Wrexham fans will be lending their support in what way they can and wish the Boston fans the very best for what looks like an uncertain future.

Boston have only managed three league wins from their 10 home games so far this season with the last three points coming against Lincoln at the end of September. This run of form has resulted in manager Steve Evans coming under a lot of pressure from fans, especially after the 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth in the first round of the FA Cup.

Steve Evans has strengthened his squad since then, with midfielder David Rawson joining from Darlington but defender Mark Albrighton went in the opposite direction in what was a swap deal. Rawson was a summer target for Evans but he opted to join the Quakers from Northampton and has struggled to win a first team place since the move.

Dany N'Guessan and Richie Ryan are the top goal scorers for the Pilgrims with four goals so far this season. Both players are midfielders and this underlies Boston's problems as they are only averaging just over a goal per game this season.

Past Encounters

Previous Meetings

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 four occasions with Boston only joining the Football League in 2002. Both teams have won a game each with the other two ending in draws.

Last season both games went the way of the home teams with Wrexham defeating Boston 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.

League Form Guide

Both teams have only won once in their last five league games, although Wrexham have recorded two victories in the FA Cup. Boston's only win came at bottom placed Macclesfield but since then the Pilgrims recorded a 1-1 draw at home to Hereford but this was followed up with a 3-1 defeat at Chester in midweek.

Wrexham's last league win came at home against the then second placed Lincoln and this was followed up with the impressive 2-0 win at Scunthorpe, who occupy second spot in League One. In midweek Wrexham recorded a 1-1 draw at Torquay, which ended a run of six away league games without a point.

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham are without striker Lee McEvilly as he sits out the visit to Boston with a chest virus but on the plus side Neil Roberts is back in the squad to take McEvilly's place on the bench. Mark Jones has recovered from the illness that forced him out at half time at Torquay but a late check will be made on Darren Ferguson after he went down with a virus. The Racecourse treatment room is now empty as Matty done has recovered from his injury and is included in the travelling party.

Boston Team News: On-loan Chester striker Drewe Broughton returns for Boston after missing the midweek game against his parent club. Midfielder David Galbraith should also return after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.

Man in the Middle: D Whitestone from Northampton. D Whitestone has refereed 15 games this season, including Wrexham's 3-0 win over Grimsby, sending off 2 players and booking 46 at an average of over 3 per game.

Other Games

League leaders Walsall extended their advantage at the top to nine points and they will be looking to pull further away from one of their rivals when they entertain third placed Swindon. Lincoln swapped places with Swindon following the midweek games and they make a trip to Chester.

At the other end of the table, Macclesfield will be looking to build on their first league win of the season in midweek but will face a difficult task when they travel to seventh placed Notts County.

Venue Guide

Address: York Street Stadium, York Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JN.

Telephone Number: 0870 757 9266

Fax Number: 01205 591 018

Boston Websites

• Official Web Site
• Boston on the Brain
• Boston Fever
• Boston United Mad

How to get there?

By Train: Nearest Train Station is Boston and is a mile away from the ground. The directions are a bit long so here goes: Head down station street towards the large church tower (Known locally as the Stump) and go through the car park with the Police Station on your right and then over the river on the footbridge. After the front bridge turn right into Church Lane towards the Market Place and keep going straight on and after passing the Britannia Inn you will cross over a pelican crossing. Keep going and then turn right down South Street and cross the road turning left down a small road called Spain Lane and after passing the Blackfriars Arts centre you will come to the John Adams Way dual carriageway. Cross this using the staggered pelican crossing and the ground is ahead of you down Spayne Road. Simple! Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.

Beer and Grub: There are two pubs near by with the Coach & Horses closest to the ground on Main Ridge. The other pub is the Wellington also located further down Main Ridge. The Social Club behind the York Street Stand is only likely to admit away supporters that are official members of Wrexham Supporters club (i.e. you have got your membership card!). On the plus side the ground is only five minutes from the town centre (see directions from the station) and recommended pubs include The Eagle near the station in West Street and The Still in Market Place, as well as any Batemans pubs. The Eagle Chippy on the corner of Main Ridge does good trade on match days.

Cash Machines: The nearest machines are all under a quarter-a-mile away in the town centre. On market Place you will find a Halifax, Nationwide Barclays, and LloydsTSB. On High Street you will find a HSBC.

How much to get in?

Town End Terrace: Adults £13, Over 65's £9.50, Under 16's £6.50

Disabled Facilities

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