Saturday , 14 November 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Northampton Town FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Shrewsbury Town FC
Fri 2 Apr 2021 · 14:00 UTC PTS Academy Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+8'
Joseph Mills 53' Y
Ryan Watson 90' Y
Shaun McWilliams 90' Y
Sam Hoskins 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Webb
  • Referee
  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Referee Darren Blunden
  • Referee

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

3
1
2
Northampton Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Shrewsbury Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-02 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2020-09-19 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Shrewsbury Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at PTS Academy Stadium. Northampton Town FC are looking to make home advantage count against Shrewsbury Town FC.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at PTS Academy Stadium. Shrewsbury Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Congo DR international Peter Kioso has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Shrewsbury Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 27' Northampton Town FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ryan Watson on 27.
  • 32' Dave Edwards has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 393 appearances.
  • 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 47' Sean Goss needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sam Hoskins is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shrewsbury Town FC.
  • 53' Northampton Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 58' Lloyd Jones has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 63' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Ryan Edmondson is replaced by Alan Sheehan on 79 minute.
  • 84' Shaun Whalley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 88' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 88 minute. Harry Chapman leaves to be changed by Shaun Whalley.
  • 89' Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dave Edwards is hanging Oliver Norburn on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan Watson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The points are shared — Northampton Town FC 1-0 Shrewsbury Town FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Brady

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Cotterill

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-04-02 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2020-09-19 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC

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

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC46% Draw30% Shrewsbury Town FC24%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
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

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC29% Draw54% Shrewsbury Town FC17%
Actual: 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.