Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Northampton Town FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Shrewsbury Town FC
Mon 21 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,632 HT 45' · FT 45'
Aaron McGowan 26' 1–0
Dara Costelloe 44' 2–0
Cameron McGeehan 70' 3–0
Dara Costelloe 83' 4–0
4–1 90+1' John Marquis
Y 4' Aaron Pierre
Y 32' John Marquis
Tyler Magloire 54' Y
Ben Perry 59' Y
Max Dyche 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
  • Assistant 1 Michael Webb
  • Assistant 2 Paul Kelly
3 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 5.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

3
1
2
Northampton Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Shrewsbury Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-21 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC 2024-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC 2024-01-27 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC 2023-10-07 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-02 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Shrewsbury Town FC H 4–1 W
18 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 1–2 L
12 Apr Reading FC H 0–0 D
05 Apr Peterborough United FC A 4–0 W
01 Apr Rotherham United FC H 0–2 L
29 Mar Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D
Shrewsbury Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Northampton Town FC A 1–4 L
18 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 0–1 L
12 Apr Lincoln City FC A 1–1 D
08 Apr Reading FC H 1–3 L
05 Apr Cambridge United FC H 0–1 L
01 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Northampton Town FC to score. At the same time, Shrewsbury Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 4' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Pierre on 4.
  • 9' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 19' Northampton Town FC currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 24' Dara Costelloe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 26' Aaron McGowan does the damage! The net is bulging and Northampton Town FC surge ahead!
  • 31' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 32' The referee shows Shrewsbury Town FC player a card on 32.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' Wales international Terry Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 44' Dara Costelloe doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tyler Magloire on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Ben Perry was booked on 59.
  • 61' Northampton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Max Dyche is hanging Tyler Magloire on the field on 61 minute.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Tyler Roberts as he leaves the pitch. Tariqe Fosu-Henry steps in for Northampton Town FC.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 70' What a moment for Cameron McGeehan! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' Shrewsbury Town FC ring the changes. Mal Benning has done his job and it is now time for Morgan Feeney to step up.
  • 83' Brilliant from the ! Dara Costelloe makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 83.
  • 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 89' Isaac England has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harrison Biggins on 89 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Max Dyche.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Northampton Town FC take all three points.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kevin Nolan

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Appleton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cameron McGeehan 2
Dara Costelloe 2
Daniel Udoh 2
John Marquis 1
Aaron McGowan 1
Shaun Whalley 1
Mark Marshall 1
Sam Hoskins 1

Head to Head

2025-04-21 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC 2024-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC 2024-01-27 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC 2023-10-07 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-02 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC

Northampton Town FC Form

2025-04-21 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2025-04-18 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2025-04-12 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2025-04-05 Peterborough United FC 0–4 Northampton Town FC W 2025-04-01 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC L 2025-03-29 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D

Shrewsbury Town FC Form

2025-04-21 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2025-04-18 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC L 2025-04-12 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2025-04-08 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–3 Reading FC L 2025-04-05 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Cambridge United FC L 2025-04-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.51 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC50% Draw27% Shrewsbury Town FC23%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
50%
Northampton Town FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC33% Draw48% Shrewsbury Town FC19%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Shrewsbury Town FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.