Ryan Barnett says Wrexham haven't forgotten Accrington Stanley's "heavy" celebrations in their last meeting and want to settle a score this time out.
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Wrexham beaten by Accrington last time out'Heavy' celebrations didn't go unnoticedBarnett eyes victory this weekendGOALWHAT HAPPENED?
Accrington secured a 2-0 win over Wrexham back in November and wildly celebrated the victory at Crown Ground. Now, wing-back Barnett, who missed that game due to a knee injury, wants to settle a score when they meet at the Racecourse on Saturday.
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He told Welsh publication, The Leader: "I was injured for that game but the lads said Accrington celebrated quite heavy after that win. It's not something that you take personally. When we win games, we celebrate so you have got to take it both ways. It would be nice to get one over on them so bring it on. That's what you get when you play for this club, everyone wants to beat us. Since I have been here, we have almost used it as a challenge. We know every team is going to give 110 per cent because they want to beat Wrexham but we will be ready for it."
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This fixture has a little bit of niggle between the two sides as a war or words took place in the reverse fixture over Accrington's ticket prices. That, the "heavy" celebrations, and the fact that Wrexham could go back into the automatic promotion spots if results go their way is plenty motivation for the Red Dragons.
WHAT NEXT?
After this Accrington clash, fourth-placed Wrexham, who have won just two of their last eight matches, travel to Morecambe next weekend, followed by two straight home games against Harrogate Town and Tranmere on March 12 and 16 respectively.