FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 5 games played, Robins have recorded 2 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in April 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 18 OctShrewsbury Tn.0 - 2Cheltenham T.ASSM
2004/2005Fri 08 AprCheltenham T.1-1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 31 AugShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Wed 26 DecCheltenham T.1 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 08 SepShrewsbury Tn.2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 20 JanShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 26 DecCheltenham T.1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Shrewsbury Tn. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Shrews have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T.'s total of 37 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two. Shrewsbury Tn. are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 26 from their 22 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.64208414
Shrewsbury Tn.61149114

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Robins being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Shrewsbury Tn. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.