Shrewsbury Town FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shrewsbury Town FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Neil Hair
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Shrewsbury Town FC and Northampton Town FC get this one started.
- 5' Northampton Town FC have won 158 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 6' Joshua Daniels is replacing Ethan Ebanks-Landell for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
- 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shrewsbury Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 12' GOAL! Mark Marshall fires home to make it 0-1!
- 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shrewsbury Town FC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Shaun Whalley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sam Ricketts will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' Sam Hoskins is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Northampton Town FC so far.
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 44' The supporters are chanting for Caleb Chukwuemeka. He replaces Bernard Ashley-Seal on 44 minute.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' Shaun Whalley does the damage! The net is bulging and Shrewsbury Town FC surge ahead!
- 59' Caleb Chukwuemeka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Christopher Missilou. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' Brilliant from the ! Sam Hoskins makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 65.
- 69' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 69 minute. Rekeil Pyke leaves to be changed by Daniel Udoh.
- 74' Northampton Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott High on 79 minutes.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Matthew Warburton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Donald Love is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Fossey at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Matthew Warburton is replaced by Chris Lines on 86 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Mark Marshall as he leaves the pitch. Morgan Roberts steps in for Northampton Town FC.
- 1-2 the final result. Shrewsbury Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
9
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Daniel Udoh 69'
- 24
- 31
- 10
- 35
- 7
- 3
- 5
- 25
-
18
Marlon Fossey ↓ Donald Love 85'
Bench
-
23
Daniel Udoh ↑ 69'
-
17
Donald Love ↑ 85'
- 1
- 12
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↑ 6'
- 26
Coach
Sam Ricketts
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Matthew Warburton ↓ Chris Lines 86'
- 8
- 22
-
45
Mark Marshall ↓ Morgan Roberts 90'
- 3
- 5
- 27
- 1
- 7
- 2
- 23
Bench
-
14
Chris Lines ↑ 86'
- 13
-
19
Morgan Roberts ↑ 90'
- 31
-
30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 44'
Coach
Keith Curle
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 |
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2020-09-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-09-12
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2020-03-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
2020-02-29
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2020-02-25
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2020-02-22
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Northampton Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
67%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Northampton Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.