Shrewsbury Town FC vs Crawley Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Crawley Town FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Crawley Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
- Assistant 2 Lee Venamore
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Crawley Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | Northampton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Jamal Blackman, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Appleton will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' 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 Gavan Holohan suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Scott Lindsey might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Liam Fraser on 33 minutes.
- 34' John Marquis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 34.
- 39' Shrewsbury Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 49' Shrewsbury Town FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 50' GOAL! Rushian Hepburn-Murphy scores on 50.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' That is a card for Crawley Town FC. Ben Radcliffe will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Max Anderson makes it 0-2.
- 61' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. George Lloyd is replaced by Vadaine Oliver on 61 minute.
- 64' A tactical swap from Crawley Town FC — Junior Quitirna on, Jeremy Kelly off on 64 minutes.
- 69' Shrewsbury Town FC currently sit 24 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' George Nurse is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 78' Gavan Holohan makes way for Kami Doyle at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crawley Town FC.
- 79' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Harrison Biggins is replaced by Isaac England on 79 minute.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a card for Mal Benning.
- 86' Shrewsbury Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Crawley Town FC's shape.
- 87' A stunning finish from Mal Benning — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 89' Aaron Pierre gets the nod from Shrewsbury Town FC. He replaces Alex Gilliead and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Toto Nsiala.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 27
- 8
-
17
Alex Gilliead ↓ Aaron Pierre 89'
- 23
- 2
- 6
-
9
George Lloyd ↓ Vadaine Oliver 61'
- 22
- 3
-
24
Callum Stewart ↓ Taylor Perry 61'
Bench
-
16
Aaron Pierre ↑ 89'
-
11
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 61'
-
14
Taylor Perry ↑ 61'
- 18
- 36
- 13
-
38
Isaac England ↑ 79'
Coach
Michael Appleton
Crawley Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 10
-
8
Gavan Holohan ↓ Kami Doyle 78'
- 6
- 11
-
19
Jeremy Kelly ↓ Junior Quitirna 64'
- 5
- 32
- 14
- 30
Bench
- 45
-
18
Junior Quitirna ↑ 64'
-
25
Antony Papadopoulos ↑ 79'
- 29
-
26
Kami Doyle ↑ 78'
- 17
Coach
Scott Lindsey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| George Lloyd | 2 |
| Toto Nsiala | 1 |
| Jeremy Kelly | 1 |
| Junior Quitirna | 1 |
| Will Swan | 1 |
| Mal Benning | 1 |
| Max Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2025-05-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Crawley Town FC
L
2025-04-26
Barnsley FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
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
Crawley Town FC Form
2025-05-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Crawley Town FC
W
2025-04-26
Crawley Town FC
3–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2025-04-21
Crawley Town FC
3–1
Exeter City FC
W
2025-04-18
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Crawley Town FC
D
2025-04-12
Crawley Town FC
1–3
Leyton Orient FC
L
2025-04-05
Stevenage FC
3–1
Crawley Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Crawley Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Crawley Town FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Crawley Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Crawley Town FC
64%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Crawley Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Crawley Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Crawley Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.