Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Shrewsbury and Fleetwood go head to head in the first game of 2024, setting the stage for an exciting clash. Shrewsbury, hosting the encounter, face no significant injury worries, providing a stable foundation for their campaign. Fleetwood, eager to kick off the new year on a positive note, brings their determination and competitive spirit to the pitch. Ryan Bowman should be recalled to the starting XI.
Despite the home advantage for Shrewsbury, Fleetwood's resilience cannot be overlooked. As the two sides seem evenly matched, a closely contested affair is on the cards, leading to a prediction of a draw at the final whistle. Fans can anticipate an exciting start to the year as Shrewsbury and Fleetwood vie for points in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. As for the away team, Kabongo Tshimanga is pushing for a recall to the starting eleven after coming as a substitute in a 2-0 loss to Bolton.
Highlighted Team (Shrewsbury):
Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Shrewsbury Town are a professional club that play home games at New Meadow stadium, the venue which was opened in 2007 and has the capacity of 10,361. Shrewsbury Town were founded back in 1886, with some reports indicating the club was established at the Lion Hotel.
The Blues wear blue shirts with yellow stripe and blue shorts when playing at home, whilst the colour of their away kit is purple. Mickey Brown holds the club record for most appearances as he played 190 games for the club, scoring 9 goals in the league. Both Wolverhampton and Walsall are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but there have always been fireworks in matches between Shrewsbury Town and Hereford United as well.
The two teams face each other in the “A49 derby” and it has to be noted that the Blues have built rivalries with Chester City and Wrexham as well.