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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: WALSALL

Posted on: Sat 31 Oct 2009
Wanderers will be looking to close the gap on the teams just above the drop zone when Walsall visit Adams Park on Saturday.

Gary Waddock's men currently sit bottom of League One after 14 games, but draws against Colchester United and Exeter City has lifted the confidence within the Chairboys squad.

Chris Hutchings' Walsall arrive in Buckinghamshire on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Col U and their inconsistent away form could play into the hands of the Blues.

Two wins, one draw and four defeats on the road means the Saddlers are lingering in mid-table and a win for the Wanderers would see the nine point gap between the sides be reduced to six.

History suggests the clash at Adams Park is likely to be a tight affair, with the sides level pegging from their previous 15 meetings. Both teams have six victories to their name, while the remaining three fixtures have ended in draws.

So, Saturday presents not only the opportunity for either side to collect three valuable points but also to take the advantage in the head-to-head record between the pair.   

To book tickets for Saturday's game call the Adams Park ticket office on 01494 441118 or buy online by clicking here.



Managers View:

Blues boss Gary Waddock, speaking to Chairboys Player.

"I'm expecting a tough game. They've made a decent start to the season, but we're in a positive frame of mind, at home, in front of our fans and we're looking to pick up three points."

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings, speaking to the club's official website.

"Gary has certainly got an initial reaction out of his players. He has made them difficult to break down, securing two draws so far.

"We know it will be tough, but hopefully we will get that slice of luck and put in a performance that will bring its reward."



Build up:

Chairboys Player Waddock on Walsall
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text Wander down for Walsall



Team News:

Wycombe:
Jon-Paul Pittman is available for selection after missing Saturday's draw at Exeter with a groin injury. Stuart Green returned to training on Thursday after a hamstring injury but Saturday's game will come too soon for the midfielder. Stuart Beavon is the only other absentee from Gary Waddock's squad. 

Walsall: Chris Hutchings is hoping that Steve Jones will have recovered from a virus in time for the clash at Adams Park. Richard Taundry and Clayton McDonald are fit again after hamstring and groin injuries respectively, while former Wycombe man Sam Parkin will have a late fitness test on a back problem. Right-back Jamie Vincent could also return.



Officials:

Referee:
Mr J WAUGH
Assistants: Mr E KAYE and Mr D S MARGETTS
Fourth Official: Mr D K ROCK



Vital Info:

Tickets for the game with the Saddlers can be purchased by calling the Adams Park ticket office on 01494 441118.

Scores Bar: Open from 11am.

Vere Suite: Open from 12pm Entry: Members - Free. Non Members - £2 Normal Season Pass - £40 Season Ticket Holder Season Pass - £15. For more information ring 01494 455703.

Woodlands Lounge: Open from 12pm Entry: Members - Free. Non Members - £2 Season Ticket Holder Season Pass - £70. For more information ring 01494 455703.

'First Stop' Food Van: Open from 9am.

Ticket Offices: Open from 10am.

For info on how to become a Blues Card member click here.

Park and Ride information click here.



Live Commentary:

Chairboys Player will, as always, be providing FREE live commentary from the League One clash with Bill Turnbull and Ben Campbell reporting from Adams Park throughout the game. To sign up for your FREE 14 day trial click here.

You can also receive text updates straight to your mobile phone by sending CLUB WYCW GOLD to 88442 and you'll receive team news, goal updates and scores around the division at a cost of 25p per message. To cancel the service at any time, just send STOP to the same number.

BBC Three Counties Radio (98FM) will be providing pre-match, half-time and full-time reports from the game and finally, don't forget to check wwfc.com after the game for a full report and reaction from the Wycombe camp.

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