Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Shrewsbury will look to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Exeter City and Bristol Rovers when they take on Barnsley in the League One round 14. The Shrews suffered a dip in form, with the team struggling in front of goal, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Paul Hurst’s troops. Both Jordan Shipley and Joshua are out of contention with injuries, while Aristote Nsiala faces race against the clock to be fit for Barnsley.
The Tykes, meanwhile, head into the game following a 2-2 draw with Charlton. As Shrewsbury have been struggling to find their form of late, we are tempted to put our money on Barnsley, who have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth. Josh Benson continues to miss out with a hamstring problem, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Shropshire.
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.