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As Shrewsbury Town prepares to face Northampton Town at home on September 12, 2026, both teams are struggling for consistency in League Two. Shrewsbury’s recent form has seen them secure just one victory in their last five matches, leaving them searching for a boost in confidence and home advantage. However, their tactical approach often emphasizes a disciplined defensive structure that relies heavily on set-pieces and counter-attacking opportunities.
Northampton Town, on the other hand, mirrors this inconsistency, also managing only one win in their last five outings. They have shown signs of tactical adaptability, being able to shift between a possession-based game and utilising direct play when necessary. This flexibility could be key in a matchup where both teams will be anxiously looking to improve their standings.
Bookmakers are slightly favoring Northampton with odds at 2.47 for an away win compared to Shrewsbury’s 2.84 for a home victory. Our model suggests a close contest with a 33.1% probability of a home win, a 29.3% chance of a draw, and a 37.1% likelihood of an away win. With both teams in need of points, this match promises to be tightly contested, highlighting that no outcome should be taken for granted.
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| Shrewsbury 33.9% |
Draw 28.8% |
Northampton 37.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of English League Two Northampton: 2.44% Shrewsbury: 0.83%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.75 | 3.23 | 2.59 | |
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2.72 | 3.20 | 2.51 | |
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2.65 | 3.15 | 2.50 | |
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2.71 | 3.3 | 2.47 | |
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2.75 | 3.15 | 2.38 |
Latest Results
| 05.09.26 Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0 01.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Shrewsbury Town – 3:0 29.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Salford City – 1:0 25.08.26 Fleetwood Town – Shrewsbury Town – 4:0 22.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Barnet – 1:3 |
05.09.26 Northampton Town – Newport County – 1:0 01.09.26 Northampton Town – Crawley Town – 1:1 29.08.26 Gillingham FC – Northampton Town – 1:1 22.08.26 Crewe Alexandra – Northampton Town – 1:0 18.08.26 Northampton Town – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.11.25 Northampton Town – Shrewsbury Town – 2:1 21.04.25 Northampton Town – Shrewsbury Town – 4:1 29.12.24 Shrewsbury Town – Northampton Town – 1:1 27.01.24 Northampton Town – Shrewsbury Town – 0:2 07.10.23 Shrewsbury Town – Northampton Town – 1:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bristol Rovers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | Swindon | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Barnet | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12:8 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9:5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | Walsall | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:4 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | Fleetwood | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Crewe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Cheltenham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:9 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | York City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:8 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | Oldham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | Colchester | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Gillingham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Northampton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Salford | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4:6 | -2 | 6 |
| 16 | Exeter | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 18 | Rotherham | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 19 | Accrington | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:11 | -2 | 5 |
| 20 | Newport | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 4 |
| 21 | Crawley | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 | Rochdale | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | -5 | 3 |
| 23 | Shrewsbury | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2:10 | -8 | 3 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 2 |
English League Two Outrights
1. Bristol Rovers: 5.5 (15.05%)
2. Salford: 7 (11.83%)
3. Barnet: 7.5 (11.04%)
4. York City: 10 (8.28%)
5. Grimsby: 13 (6.37%)
6. Oldham: 15 (5.52%)
7. Chesterfield: 17 (4.87%)
8. Swindon: 17 (4.87%)
9. Walsall: 21 (3.94%)
10. Crewe: 21 (3.94%)
11. Colchester: 26 (3.18%)
12. Rotherham: 34 (2.44%)
13. Northampton: 34 (2.44%)
14. Port Vale: 34 (2.44%)
15. Fleetwood Town: 34 (2.44%)
16. Tranmere: 41 (2.02%)
17. Exeter: 50.25 (1.65%)
18. Rochdale: 50.25 (1.65%)
19. Cheltenham: 50.25 (1.65%)
20. Gillingham: 65.5 (1.26%)
21. Shrewsbury: 100.25 (0.83%)
22. Accrington: 100.25 (0.83%)
23. Crawley Town: 100.25 (0.83%)
24. Newport: 125.25 (0.66%)
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