Shrewsbury Town FC vs Wrexham AFC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Wrexham AFC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
- Assistant 2 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Wrexham AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Montgomery Waters Meadow that hosts another battle between Shrewsbury Town FC and Wrexham AFC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The travelling Wrexham AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' James McClean needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 17' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 1-0.
- 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shrewsbury Town FC and Wrexham AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' What a moment for Steven Fletcher! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shrewsbury Town FC that had 329 games and scored 385 goals.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gareth Ainsworth will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Gilliead made 329 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' That is a card for Shrewsbury Town FC. Morgan Feeney will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Toto Nsiala has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Pierre on 46 minute.
- 48' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Shrewsbury Town FC surge ahead!
- 53' The 21-year-old Leo Castledine has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Leo Castledine.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' George Lloyd was booked on 65.
- 66' Another substitution for Wrexham AFC to replace Andrew Cannon by Paul Mullin on 66 minute.
- 67' A tactical swap from Shrewsbury Town FC — Carl Winchester on, Alex Gilliead off on 67 minutes.
- 72' It’s high time Gareth Ainsworth made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 75' A moment of madness from Oliver Rathbone on 75 minutes earns him a card. Wrexham AFC will be frustrated.
- 75' The crowd applauds Leo Castledine as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Shipley steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 76' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Eoghan O'Connell is replaced by Jack Marriott on 76 minute.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 84' It’s a booking for Shrewsbury Town FC player. Luca Hoole gets a card.
- 87' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Mal Benning is replaced by George Nurse on 87 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Wrexham AFC player. James McClean gets a card.
- 90' Wrexham AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mo Faal is hanging Oliver Rathbone on the field on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shrewsbury Town FC 2-1 Wrexham AFC.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 27
-
17
Alex Gilliead ↓ Carl Winchester 67'
-
16
Aaron Pierre ↓ Toto Nsiala 46'
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 9
- 12
-
3
Mal Benning ↓ George Nurse 87'
-
19
Leo Castledine ↓ Jordan Shipley 75'
Bench
- 1
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↑ 75'
-
7
Carl Winchester ↑ 67'
-
23
George Nurse ↑ 87'
- 14
-
22
Toto Nsiala ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 7
- 26
- 5
-
20
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Mo Faal 90'
- 29
- 38
- 6
- 4
- 1
-
8
Andrew Cannon ↓ Paul Mullin 66'
Bench
-
11
Jack Marriott ↑ 76'
- 24
- 21
- 15
-
10
Paul Mullin ↑ 66'
- 19
-
22
Mo Faal ↑ 90'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
| Ollie Palmer | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2025-01-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Wrexham AFC
W
2025-01-04
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2025-01-01
Blackpool FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-12-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-12-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-12-21
Wigan Athletic FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Wrexham AFC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Wrexham AFC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Wrexham AFC
58%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Wrexham AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Wrexham AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.