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The Match |
| Wrexham have the chance to get revenge
on the team who inflicted their first home defeat of the season at the end of last
month. It is going to be another difficult test for Wrexham, as Rochdale
arrive at the Racecourse on the back of three successive away wins. |
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The
Dale |
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Rochdale's 0-0 draw at home to Chester on the weekend leaves Dale in twelfth
position with a return of seventeen points from fourteen games. Rochdale are
currently in second spot in the away form table having collected 11 points
from the last five games on their travels.
 Top goal scorer for Rochdale is Chris Dagnall who has netted
on six occasions this season. Liverpool born Dagnall started his career at
Tranmere but after failing to hold down a first team place, the striker
headed for Rochdale during the January transfer window and his goals towards
the end of last season contributed to securing Rochdale's status as a
Football League club.
Manager Steve Parkin is in his second spell in charge of
Rochdale after previously enjoying a successful tenure between 1999-2001
before joining Barnsley in November 2001. His time at Oakwell lasted just
under twelve months and took charge of Rochdale again in December 2003. |
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Past Encounters |
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Last 5 Meetings |
| Sep 06: Wrexham 1
Rochdale 3 |
| Mar 06: Rochdale 0
Wrexham 1 |
| Dec 05: Wrexham 2
Rochdale 1 |
| Dec 02: Rochdale 2
Wrexham 2 |
| Aug 02: Wrexham 2
Rochdale 5 |
The match at the Racecourse between the sides last month went the way of
Dale as they overturned a 1-0 half time deficit with top scorer Chris Dagnall bagging a second half brace to secure all three points for Dale.
Last season, Wrexham did the double over Rochdale with Matt Derbyshire
scoring the only goal of the game in the first half although the match at
Rochdale will
be remembered for Wrexham's then defender Dave Bayliss being sent off whilst
on loan for Rochdale.
In the other game at the Racecourse a Matt Crowell penalty
equalised for Wrexham just
before half time and Darren Ferguson wrapped up the 2-1 win with a
stunning volley in the second half.
In total the clubs have met on 109 occasions in the league with Wrexham
ahead with 51 wins compared to Rochdale's 58 and there have been 20 draws. |
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Form Guide |
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Team |
Last 5 Games |
League Position |
Form Position |
Last Win |
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Wrexham |
LWLLL |
19th |
23rd |
4 games |
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Rochdale |
WWDWD |
12th |
3rd |
2 games |
Rochdale are in fine form away from home with three successive victories on
their travels. Their first away of the season came with a 3-0 scoreline at
Boston and this was followed up with the 2-1 win at the Racecourse. Rochdale
could not carry this form into their home games as they recorded a 1-1 draw
at home to Shrewsbury but continued their good away form with an emphatic
5-0 win at Darlington. Rochdale remained with only one win at home as they
drew 0-0 at home to Chester on the weekend.
Wrexham's 2-1 home defeat against MK Dons was their sixth
defeat in seven games. The only win came at home to Hereford with a 1-0
scoreline but this came on the back of heavy defeats at Accrington and
Stockport. Following the win over Hereford came the defeat at home to
Rochdale and another hammering at Hartlepool before the MK Dons reverse on
the weekend. |
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Wrexham Team News:
Wrexham include Craig Morgan in the squad to face MK Dons after the defender
completed a one month loan move and was given clearance to play in the
Johnstones Paint Trophy by his club. Ryan Valentine and Danny Williams
return from suspension but Wrexham are without Neil Roberts and Steve Evans
after the pair picked up injuries on the weekend. Lee Roche is rated
doubtful for the game and John McAliskey has returned to Huddersfield
following his one month loan.
Rochdale Team News: Rochdale's Gary Brown (calf), Mark Jackson (heel
and thigh) are doubtful despted returning to training. But James Sharp
should have shaken off an ankle injury while John Doolan could start after
serving a one-match ban. |
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Other Games |
Northern Section (West):
Accrington Stanley v Carlisle
Wrexham v Rochdale
Macclesfield v Stockport
Bury v Tranmere |
Northern Section (East):
Hartlepool v Rotherham
Huddersfield v Doncaster
Bradford v Scunthorpe
Lincoln v Grimsby
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Southern Section (West):
Wycombe v Swindon
Walsall v Swansea
Hereford v Shrewsbury
Bristol Rovers v Torquay
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Southern Section (East):
Brighton v Boston
Northampton v Brentford
Notts County v Barnet
Gillingham v Notts Forest |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AH
Telephone Number:
01978 262129
Fax Number:
01978 357821
Web Site:
www.wrexhamafc.co.uk |
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How to get there? |
| By Car: Leave the M6 at Junction
20a to join the M56 towards Chester and at Junction 15 turn left onto
the M53 towards Chester. The M53 becomes the A55 and at junction 36 turn
left onto the A483 towards Wrexham. Leave the A483 at the junction with
the A541 and
take the first left at the roundabout and straight over the next
roundabout and the ground is ahead of you on your left. 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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Sainsburys
Stand: £10 Adults, £5 Concessions
Away Stand:
£10 Adults, £5 Concessions
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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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Light rain with temperatures dropping to 11 degrees Celsius
and 10 mph south easterly wind. |
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