Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
- Assistant 1 Michael Webb
- Assistant 2 Paul Kelly
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sixfields Stadium!
- 4' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 9' Ben Perry has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 14' George Nurse is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shrewsbury Town FC tonight.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 26' GOAL! Aaron McGowan scores on 26. Assisted by Mitch Pinnock
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 32' A moment of madness from John Marquis on 32 minutes earns him a card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitch Pinnock, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 7 goals in the last 6 games.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 44' Brilliant from the ! Dara Costelloe makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 44.
- 49' Northampton Town FC currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' That is a card for Northampton Town FC. Tyler Magloire will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Perry is booked for Northampton Town FC — card on 59.
- 61' Max Dyche is replacing Tyler Magloire for the Northampton Town FC side.
- 64' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 64 minute. Tyler Roberts leaves to be changed by Tariqe Fosu-Henry.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 70' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Cameron McGeehan! He fires home on 70 to make it 3-0!
- 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' The Shrewsbury Town FC bench stirs into life. Mal Benning is withdrawn and Morgan Feeney gets his opportunity.
- 83' GOAL! Dara Costelloe fires home to make it 4-0!
- 88' Alex Gilliead, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 89' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 89 minute. Harrison Biggins leaves to be changed by Isaac England.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Max Dyche.
- 4-1 the final result. Shrewsbury Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 19
- 1
- 3
- 12
-
2
Tyler Magloire ↓ Max Dyche 61'
- 16
- 22
- 15
- 10
- 8
Bench
- 26
- 11
- 33
- 23
-
35
Max Dyche ↑ 61'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu-Henry ↑ 64'
- 13
Coach
Kevin Nolan
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 27
- 8
- 17
- 16
-
2
Luca Hoole ↓ George Nurse 80'
- 14
- 6
- 9
-
3
Mal Benning ↓ Morgan Feeney 80'
-
24
Callum Stewart ↓ Jack Loughran 89'
Bench
- 7
-
23
George Nurse ↑ 80'
-
5
Morgan Feeney ↑ 80'
- 22
-
36
Jack Loughran ↑ 89'
- 13
-
38
Isaac England ↑ 89'
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron McGeehan | 2 |
| Dara Costelloe | 2 |
| Daniel Udoh | 2 |
| Aaron Pierre | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Aaron McGowan | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
| Mark Marshall | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
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.

