Shrewsbury Town FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' That's the starting whistle at Montgomery Waters Meadow. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shrewsbury Town FC and Lincoln City FC.
- 5' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It’s high time Matthew Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Nigeria international Daniel Udoh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Jordan Shipley catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 19.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Paudie O'Connor on 31 minutes.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' Sean Roughan is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matthew Taylor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lasse Sorensen.
- 54' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shrewsbury Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Kennedy will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Taylor Perry, as he is very good at scoring at Montgomery Waters Meadow with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 69' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' Poor challenge from Joseph Anderson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' What a moment for Ethan Hamilton! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Alistair Smith is replacing Ethan Hamilton for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 82' Shrewsbury Town FC ring the changes. Nohan Kenneh has done his job and it is now time for Tunmise Sobowale to step up.
- 87' Shrewsbury Town FC is showing some good football. However, Shrewsbury 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.
- 88' Lincoln City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 88' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Tom Bayliss is replaced by Harvey Watts on 88 minute.
- 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 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Lasse Sorensen | 1 |
| Tyler Walker | 1 |
| Ted Bishop | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
| Morgan Feeney | 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.