The Match

The Stags

The Stags were looking to be on a decent run of form with three straight wins against Wycombe, Chester and Lincoln but since then a draw against Notts County was followed up with two home defeats to Macclesfield and Boston.

The three straight wins had left Mansfield with an outside chance of the play offs but they have now dropped off the pace and currently lie in sixteenth position after 39 games with 49 points - 10 adrift of the final play off spot. The Stags have won four of their nineteen games away from Field Mill this season and this has them ranked 16th overall in the away league.

The club's top goal scorer is still Richard Barker despite the prolific striker joining League Two leaders Hartlepool in the January transfer window for a £80,000 fee. Barker certainly enjoyed playing against us and had scored five goals in the our last three games against the Stags but thankfully he has now departed.

There is a bit of uncertainty off the field for the Stags after Chairman James Derry confirmed that the Field Mill club has been put up for sale by Keith Haslam. Derry was only appointed as Chairman in January but his tenure looks to be a short one after supporters groups had even considered arranging a match boycott. Fans had put up posters in January calling for Chief Executive Keith Haslam, who was a former Chairman of the club, to be sacked.

Past Encounters

Last 5 Meetings

Oct 06: Mansfield 2 Wrexham 2

Feb 06: Mansfield 2 Wrexham 2

Dec 05: Wrexham 4 Mansfield 1

Sep 00: Wrexham 0 Mansfield 3

Aug 00: Mansfield 0 Wrexham 1

The match at Field Mill earlier on this season was a simple 3-0 victory for the Stags with the now departed Richard Barker striking twice in the first half and Danny Reet rounded the win off after half time.

The last game at the Racecourse was a comfortable Wrexham win in the end after Mansfield led 1-0 at half time but second half strikes from Danny Williams, Lee McEvilly, Jon Walters and Mark Jones completed a 4-1 win.

The overall league record between the sides sees Mansfield edging us with 24 wins to 22 and there have been 15 draws in the 61 games between the teams.

League Form Guide

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham are waiting on Mark Jones who will have a fitness test on his groin injury that forced him out last weekend's win at Bristol Rovers at half time. A groin injury also rules out goalkeeper Michael Ingham and Wrexham remain without the suspended Ryan Valentine, Steve Evans and Chris Llewellyn. On the plus side, Lee Roche is available after serving a one game ban and Robbie Garrett has returned from international duty without any problems. Anthony Williams will make his home debut in goal and fellow recent loan signings Richard Walker and Michael Proctor are also expected to make their home bows as well.

Mansfield Team News: Mansfield are once again set to be without Jonathan D'Laryea and skipper Jake Buxton with ankle and knee injuries respectively. Gilles Coke is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury but Bryan Hodge and Martin Gritton are back in the squad for the Stags.

Other Games

The big game at the bottom of the table this week sees Boston entertain Bury as Yorke Street. Bury are without a win since before Christmas but Boston have picked up seven points from their last nine and go into the game favourites despite their depleted squad.

Accrington face a difficult task at second placed Walsall and bottom placed Torquay face a Stockport side that lost 7-2 at home to Rochdale last weekend.

Macclesfield's game at home to Bristol Rovers has been called off because the Pirates are in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final on the Sunday.

Venue Guide

Address: Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH

Telephone Number: 01978 262129

Fax Number: 01978 357821

Web Site: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk

Mansfield Websites

• Official Web Site
• Stags Net
• Stags Online
• Yellows

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?

Note: The Away End for this game is located in the Mold end of the Sainsburys Stand and no cash admission to the Eric Roberts Stand is available on the day for Wrexham fans.

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

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

Disabled Facilities

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