Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Darren Blunden
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
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' And we are off! Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Hoskins, as he is very good at scoring at PTS Academy Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Shrewsbury Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Northampton Town FC is showing some good football. However, Northampton Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 27' Ryan Watson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Harry Chapman suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Oliver Norburn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 47' Fraser Horsfall is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shrewsbury Town FC so far.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joseph Mills.
- 58' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Danny Rose has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' Jonathan Mitchell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 78' Northampton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 79' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Ryan Edmondson by Alan Sheehan on 79 minute.
- 84' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shaun Whalley is hanging Harry Chapman on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' Another substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC to replace Oliver Norburn by Dave Edwards on 89 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Ryan Watson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Shrewsbury Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Northampton Town FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
26
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Alan Sheehan 79'
- 13
- 17
- 7
- 18
- 29
- 23
- 28
- 6
- 15
Bench
- 10
- 45
- 5
- 2
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↑ 79'
- 30
- 35
Coach
Jon Brady
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 28
- 24
-
32
Harry Chapman ↓ Shaun Whalley 88'
- 31
- 10
-
8
Oliver Norburn C ↓ Dave Edwards 89'
- 2
-
20
Curtis Main ↓ Rekeil Pyke 79'
-
5
Ro-Shaun Williams ↓ Sean Goss 88'
- 14
Bench
-
4
Dave Edwards ↑ 89'
-
9
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 79'
- 29
-
6
Sean Goss ↑ 88'
- 1
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↑ 88'
- 12
Coach
Steve Cotterill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Udoh | 2 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 2 |
| Dara Costelloe | 2 |
| Cheyenne Dunkley | 1 |
| Aaron Pierre | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Aaron McGowan | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-04-02
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-03-27
AFC Wimbledon
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2021-03-20
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-03-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2021-04-02
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-03-27
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-03-23
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-03-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Hull City AFC
D
2021-03-13
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Rochdale AFC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
54%
Northampton Town FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.