Shrewsbury Town FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Kevin Mulraine
- Assistant 2 Daniel Robinson (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Morecambe FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
8%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shrewsbury Town FC launch into their encounter with Lincoln City FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matthew Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Jordan Shipley. He receives a card.
- 24' Shrewsbury Town FC have won 385 goals from 329 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 31' It’s gonna be a card for Paudie O'Connor.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Sean Roughan was booked on 40.
- 45' The 27-year-old Ethan Hamilton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 49' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 49.
- 54' Shrewsbury Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' 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 Marko Marosi suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' 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.
- 69' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' Shrewsbury Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 78' It’s a booking for Shrewsbury Town FC player. Joseph Anderson gets a card.
- 79' A stunning finish from Ethan Hamilton — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Ethan Hamilton by Alistair Smith on 80 minute.
- 82' Nohan Kenneh makes way for Tunmise Sobowale at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 87' Shrewsbury Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Poor challenge from Lukas Jensen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 88' The whistle greets Tom Bayliss as he departs to be replaced by Harvey Watts.
- Lincoln City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 26
-
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Harvey Watts 88'
- 7
- 9
- 14
- 5
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Tunmise Sobowale 82'
- 4
- 22
Bench
- 33
- 17
- 13
-
15
Tunmise Sobowale ↑ 82'
- 3
-
37
Harvey Watts ↑ 88'
- 19
Coach
Matthew Taylor
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 19
- 5
- 15
- 6
- 16
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↓ Alistair Smith 80'
- 1
- 14
- 23
Bench
- 18
- 3
-
8
Alistair Smith ↑ 80'
- 12
- 17
- 10
- 25
Coach
Mark Kennedy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Leahy | 2 |
| Daniel Udoh | 1 |
| Tom Bayliss | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Lasse Sorensen | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2023-08-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-08-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-08-12
Stevenage FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-08-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-05-07
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-05-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Lincoln City FC Form
2023-08-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-08-15
Northampton Town FC
2–2
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-08-12
Lincoln City FC
3–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2023-08-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-05-07
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2023-04-29
Morecambe FC
3–2
Lincoln City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
61%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Lincoln City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

