Shrewsbury Town FC vs Stoke City FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Stoke City FC — FA Cup at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee David Webb
- Referee John Flynn
7 games this season
🟨 4.6/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shrewsbury Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Montgomery Waters Meadow as Shrewsbury Town FC face off against Stoke City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Stoke City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' The crowd applauds Lenell John-Lewis as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Amadi-Holloway steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Stoke City FC's compact .
- 28' Peter Crouch has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' Oliver Norburn was booked on 31.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Rowett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' 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.
- 45' Oliver Norburn adds to his 0 season tally! Shrewsbury Town FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 49' A stunning finish from Oliver Norburn — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' Anthony Grant has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 329 appearances.
- 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Saido Berahino made 392 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Stoke City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' James McClean makes way for Mame Birame Diouf at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
- 78' Peter Crouch doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 82' Shrewsbury Town FC ring the changes. Mat Sadler has done his job and it is now time for Omar Beckles to step up.
- 84' Fresh legs for Shrewsbury Town FC! Lee Angol comes on to replace Aaron Amadi-Holloway.
- 89' Stoke City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shrewsbury Town FC 1-1 Stoke City FC.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 28
- 42
-
5
Mat Sadler C ↓ Omar Beckles 82'
- 13
- 14
- 3
- 22
- 15
- 29
- 8
Bench
-
20
Aaron Amadi-Holloway ↑ 18'
-
6
Omar Beckles ↑ 82'
- 21
- 9
- 2
- 1
- 27
Coach
Sam Ricketts
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Benik Afobe ↓ Peter Crouch 74'
- 5
- 3
- 30
- 15
- 19
- 22
- 11
- 7
- 32
Bench
-
18
Mame Birame Diouf ↑ 74'
- 23
- 29
- 33
-
25
Peter Crouch ↑ 74'
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 74'
- 36
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| Peter Crouch | 1 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Joshua Laurent | 1 |
| James Bolton | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2019-01-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Stoke City FC
D
2019-01-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–0
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2018-12-29
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-12-26
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2018-12-22
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Coventry City FC
W
2018-12-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Stoke City FC
59%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Stoke City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

