Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Croud Meadow will host Thursday’s League One game between Shrewsbury Town and Exeter City, the two teams that defeated Crawley Town (5-3) and Cambridge United (1-0) respectively in their last league matches. The Shrews looked sharp in front of goal against the Red Devils and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach in the round 12 clash. Carl Winchester remains on the sidelines with a long-term injury, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Grecians, on the other hand, aim to climb to the playoffs berth. Considering that Shrewsbury have been struggling at the back of late, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Centre-back Tristan Crama has overcome his illness, while Josh Magennis should be fit for Thursday’s clash despite limping off with injury against the U’s. Joe Whitworth should start in goal following four consecutive clean sheets.
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.