Shrewsbury Town FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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
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' We are underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Northampton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 6' The Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes a substitution. Ethan Ebanks-Landell departs to be replaced by Joshua Daniels.
- 11' The 33-year-old Michael Harriman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' Mark Marshall doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 17' Shrewsbury Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' Shrewsbury Town FC have won 385 goals from 329 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' The travelling Northampton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matija Sarkic made 357 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 191 games and scored 158 goals.
- 44' Caleb Chukwuemeka is replacing Bernard Ashley-Seal for the Northampton Town FC side.
- 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Shaun Whalley makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Shrewsbury Town FC are in front.
- 59' Northampton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' Christopher Missilou is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 65' Northampton Town FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sam Hoskins on 65.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Udoh. He replaces Rekeil Pyke on 69 minute.
- 74' Cian Bolger is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shrewsbury Town FC tonight.
- 79' A moment of madness from Scott High on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 83' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. Matthew Warburton gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Donald Love has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon Fossey on 85 minute.
- 86' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Matthew Warburton exits the field as Chris Lines enters on 86.
- 90' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Mark Marshall has done his job and it is now time for Morgan Roberts to step up.
- Full Time. Northampton Town FC beats Shrewsbury Town FC
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 |
| Mark Marshall | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Ryan Watson | 1 |
| Cheyenne Dunkley | 1 |
| Aaron Pierre | 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.