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Shrewsbury Town vs Walsall predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Shrewsbury Town prepares to host Walsall FC in an intriguing English League Two encounter on February 28, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the match. Shrewsbury has shown impressive form, clinching victory in four of their last five matches. Their solid defensive setup, complemented by effective attacking strategies, has allowed them to gain crucial points and maintain momentum in the league.

In stark contrast, Walsall FC struggles have been evident, failing to secure a win in their last five outings. Their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities has left them vulnerable, leading to dips in confidence and cohesion. Recent performances indicate that Walsall may struggle to break down a confident Shrewsbury side that excels at home.

Bookmaker odds reflect this disparity, with Shrewsbury at 2.78 and Walsall slightly favored at 2.55, suggesting a tightly contested affair. Our model indicates probabilities of 33.4% for a home win, 30.2% for a draw, and 36.4% for an away win, highlighting the potential for an unpredictable outcome. Both teams will need to bring their best to secure a favorable result in what could be a pivotal match in their campaigns.

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Shrewsbury
34.7%		 Draw
31.1%		 Walsall
34.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Two Walsall: 1.29% Shrewsbury: 0.12%

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1 X 2
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2.7 2.88 2.7
2.64 3.07 2.69

Latest Results

21.02.26 Accrington Stanley – Shrewsbury Town – 0:2
17.02.26 Shrewsbury Town – Notts County – 1:0
14.02.26 Shrewsbury Town – Swindon Town – 3:1
10.02.26 Shrewsbury Town – Barrow – 2:1
07.02.26 Colchester United – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0		 18.02.26 Grimsby Town – Walsall FC – 2:2
07.02.26 Walsall FC – Barnet – 1:3
03.02.26 Bristol Rovers – Walsall FC – 2:0
31.01.26 Chesterfield – Walsall FC – 2:2
27.01.26 Walsall FC – Crawley Town – 0:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 18 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shrewsbury won 1.
  • Shrewsbury is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Walsall has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Walsall may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Shrewsbury won 4 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:31. (average 1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Shrewsbury won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.1:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Walsall FC – Shrewsbury Town – 1:1
    02.09.25 Shrewsbury Town – Walsall FC – 1:3
    12.11.24 Walsall FC – Shrewsbury Town – 3:0
    14.11.23 Shrewsbury Town – Walsall FC – 3:2
    04.05.19 Shrewsbury Town – Walsall FC – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Bromley 33 18 11 4 56:34 22 65
    2 Cambridge Utd 33 18 9 6 48:26 22 63
    3 Notts Co 33 18 7 8 52:32 20 61
    4 Swindon 34 19 4 11 56:40 16 61
    5 MK Dons 32 16 10 6 60:33 27 58
    6 Crewe 34 15 8 11 50:40 10 53
    7 Chesterfield 33 13 14 6 52:43 9 53
    8 Salford 31 16 4 11 44:41 3 52
    9 Walsall 31 14 8 9 40:33 7 50
    10 Colchester 32 13 10 9 48:34 14 49
    11 Grimsby 32 13 10 9 45:37 8 49
    12 Barnet 33 12 11 10 42:37 5 47
    13 Accrington 32 13 7 12 36:33 3 46
    14 Fleetwood 32 12 8 12 43:42 1 44
    15 Oldham 31 10 12 9 34:30 4 42
    16 Gillingham 32 10 11 11 40:41 -1 41
    17 Tranmere 33 9 8 16 45:57 -12 35
    18 Shrewsbury 33 9 8 16 31:51 -20 35
    19 Cheltenham 32 10 5 17 33:54 -21 35
    20 Bristol Rovers 33 9 3 21 32:56 -24 30
    21 Crawley 34 6 10 18 33:54 -21 28
    22 Barrow 32 7 6 19 33:50 -17 27
    23 Harrogate 34 6 8 20 24:51 -27 26
    24 Newport 33 6 6 21 32:60 -28 24

    English League Two Outrights

    1. Bromley: 2.28 (37.1%)

    2. Cambridge Utd: 4.39 (19.31%)

    3. Milton Keynes Dons: 6.08 (13.93%)

    4. Notts County: 7.16 (11.83%)

    5. Swindon: 15 (5.64%)

    6. Salford: 26 (3.26%)

    7. Walsall: 65.4 (1.29%)

    8. Crawley Town: 100 (0.85%)

    9. Newport: 100 (0.85%)

    10. Harrogate: 100 (0.85%)

    11. Colchester: 100.2 (0.85%)

    12. Chesterfield: 100.2 (0.85%)

    13. Grimsby: 110.2 (0.77%)

    14. Crewe: 130.2 (0.65%)

    15. Barnet: 180.2 (0.47%)

    16. Fleetwood Town: 280.2 (0.3%)

    17. Accrington: 380.2 (0.22%)

    18. Oldham: 380.2 (0.22%)

    19. Gillingham: 480.2 (0.18%)

    20. Tranmere: 480.2 (0.18%)

    21. Cheltenham: 680.2 (0.12%)

    22. Shrewsbury: 680.2 (0.12%)

    23. Barrow: 980.2 (0.09%)

    24. Bristol Rovers: 980.2 (0.09%)

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