History of the Shrewsbury Town v Tranmere Rovers fixture
Tranmere Rovers travel to take on Shrewsbury Town at New Meadow on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 6 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.
The last time the two teams met at Shrewsbury Town was well over fifteen years ago, back in August 1996, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2004/2005 | Tue 24 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Cup |
2001/2002 | Tue 21 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Cup |
1996/1997 | Tue 03 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Cup |
1996/1997 | Wed 21 Aug | Shrewsbury Tn. | 0 - 2 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Cup |
1990/1991 | Tue 26 Mar | Shrewsbury Tn. | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | Third Division |
1990/1991 | Fri 14 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | Third Division |
1989/1990 | Mon 09 Apr | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Shrewsbury Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 2 conceded.
Tranmere Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Rovers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Shrewsbury Town's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Tranmere Rovers are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Shrewsbury Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 |
Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Tranmere Rovers are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Shrewsbury Town. Away win
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Shrewsbury Town | Won 5 successive home games. 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
Tranmere Rovers | 8 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here