Stevenage FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Assistant 1 Stephen Brown
- Assistant 2 Michael Webb
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | King's Lynn Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Gateshead FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Stevenage FC gets underway.
- 5' Stevenage FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shrewsbury Town FC backline.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stevenage FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Stevenage FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 20' It looks surprising Stevenage FC does not make any changes. Nohan Kenneh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Finley Burns has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nathan Thompson suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Stevenage FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Tom Bayliss has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Bayliss on 45.
- 46' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 46 minute. Tom Bayliss leaves to be changed by Mal Benning.
- 51' Stevenage FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aaron Pressley makes it 1-0.
- 60' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 60 minute. Taylor Perry leaves to be changed by Cheyenne Dunkley.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stevenage FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' It is a substitution in Stevenage FC team. Josh March is replaced by Jamie Reid on 71 minute.
- 74' Poor challenge from Carl Winchester. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' Time for substitution for Stevenage FC. Aaron Pressley is replaced by Alexander MacDonald.
- 82' The Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Flanagan departs to be replaced by Elliott Bennett.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nohan Kenneh.
- 87' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jamie Reid makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 90' Time for substitution for Stevenage FC. Jake Forster-Caskey is replaced by Nick Freeman.
- With this win, Stevenage FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 3
- 23
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↓ Ben Thompson 90'
- 8
-
2
Luther Wildin ↓ Kane Smith 71'
- 5
-
18
Josh March ↓ Jamie Reid 71'
- 20
- 17
- 12
Bench
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 90'
-
19
Jamie Reid ↑ 71'
-
14
Kane Smith ↑ 71'
-
7
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 78'
- 1
-
10
Nick Freeman ↑ 90'
Coach
Steve Evans
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
33
Tom Flanagan ↓ Elliott Bennett 82'
- 1
- 26
-
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Mal Benning 46'
- 7
- 9
-
14
Taylor Perry ↓ Cheyenne Dunkley 60'
- 5
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Travis Hernes 90'
- 4
Bench
-
17
Elliott Bennett ↑ 82'
- 13
- 6
-
22
Cheyenne Dunkley ↑ 60'
-
3
Mal Benning ↑ 46'
- 37
-
19
Travis Hernes ↑ 90'
Coach
Matthew Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 2 |
| Aaron Pressley | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
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
2023-04-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2023-04-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.6
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 66% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
37%
Stevenage FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
18.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.1%
1 – 2
2.5%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 27% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.