Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers face each other at The Croud Meadow in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Shrews aim to make amends for an unexpected 2-0 loss to Carlisle United, but they face a difficult task in Saturday’s clash. Jamaica midfielder Elliott Bennett should be recalled to the starting XI, with Liberia international Nohan Kenneh likely to drop to the bench.
The Pirates, on the other hand, aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the English third tier. Since both sides will go for a victory in Saturday’s showdown, we are going to bet on both teams to score. Joshua Grant should earn a spot in Bristol Rovers’ starting XI after scoring a late equalizer against Lincoln before the international break. You should know that both sides managed to find the net in each of their last three meetings in the League One.
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.