Crewe Alexandra will aim to kickstart their Papa John's Trophy campaign when Wrexham visit Mornflake Stadium on Tuesday (7.30pm).
The Railwaymen lost their first Group B game at Port Vale so will be targeting all three points to boost hopes of qualification. Boss Lee Bell is likely to rotate his squad to maintain freshness amid the busy fixture schedule.
This will be the first competitive clash between these sides in South Cheshire for two decades.
The Opposition
Wrexham have made a strong start to the season after being promoted in fine style last term.
They won their opening PJ Trophy game against Newcastle Under-21s, with Sam Dalby getting the only goal of the game.
The Gaffer
Vastly-experienced Phil Parkinson was appointed Wrexham boss in summer 2021. He led the club to promotion last season as they surpassed 100 points in the National League.
Previously, Parkinson has managed Sunderland, Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City in an impressive career.
Head-to-Head
Crewe Alexandra and Wrexham have met 115 times. Both have won on 42 occasions and the other 31 matches have ended all square, including the 3-3 draw just over a week ago.
Match Officials
The referee is Aaron Jackson for Tuesday’s clash. The linesmen are Alex Gray and Jake Topp. The fourth official is Thomas Parsons.
How To Find Us
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Ticket Prices
Adults | £12 |
Concessions | £8 |
Under-16 | £2 |
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Elsewhere in the PJ Trophy Northern Section
Blackpool v Liverpool U21; Morecambe v Barrow; Port Vale v Newcastle U21; Carlisle v Nottingham Forest U21; Harrogate v Accrington; Tranmere v Leicester U21; Wigan v Fleetwood; Salford v Stockport; Grimsby v Bradford; Lincoln v Wolves U21; Notts County v Derby and Mansfield v Doncaster.
Can’t Make The Game?
Crewe fans in the UK and around the world can watch the clash with Wrexham live on iFollow.
An iFollow match pass for Crewe fixtures includes graphics and replays – all for just £10 (or local equivalent).
The action is complemented by commentary from the BBC Radio Stoke team of Graham McGarry and Peter Morse.
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