Our prediction for this League 1 match:
After defeating Chelsea U21 in their last warm-up game, Stevenage will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Shrewsbury in the season opener. The Boro failed to secure promotion last time out and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. The opposition back-line should have summer signing Louis Appere at bayas the 25-year-old is widely expected to make his Stevenage debut on Saturday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Shrews head into the match following a 1-0 loss to Oldham Athletic. As Shrewsbury were beaten by Stevenage in each of the previous two meetings between the two sides, home win should definitely be considered. To make things even worse for the visiting team, important midfielder Thomas Bayliss has joined Lincoln City on a free transfer, with centre-forward Daniel Udoh leaving the club as well.
Highlighted Team (Stevenage):
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Stevenage Borough are a professional club that compete in the League Two. The Boro are well known for their red and white home hit, while dark blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Stevenage play their home games at Broadhall Way, the stadium which can hold up to 6,722 spectators and they were founded in 1976.
The Boro have won FA Trophy on two occasions (2006/07, 2008/09), with the team clinching the Herts Senior Cup title in the 2008/09 season thanks to a 2-1 win over Cheshunt. Luton are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.
In 2015 fighting broke out between rival fans near to the end of the clash at the Lamex. It has to be noted that Stevenage Borough were founded in 1976 after the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.