Shrewsbury Town FC vs Wrexham AFC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Wrexham AFC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
- Assistant 2 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 16 Jan Wrexham AFC H 2–1 W 04 Jan Leyton Orient FC A 0–1 L 01 Jan Blackpool FC A 1–1 D 29 Dec Northampton Town FC H 1–1 D 26 Dec Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W 21 Dec Wigan Athletic FC A 2–2 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 16 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–2 L 04 Jan Peterborough United FC H 1–0 W 01 Jan Barnsley FC A 1–2 L 29 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 2–1 W 26 Dec Blackpool FC H 2–1 W 21 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D Key Stats
33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Montgomery Waters Meadow will turn into a battlefield for Shrewsbury Town FC and Wrexham AFC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Barnett made 329 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 17' Goal! John Marquis scores his 95 goal in 234 matches.
- 22' It looks surprising Wrexham AFC does not make any changes. James McClean has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 23' Goal! Steven Fletcher scores his 57 goal in 370 matches.
- 28' Mal Benning has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 38' Wrexham AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Morgan Feeney.
- 46' Toto Nsiala has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Pierre on 46 minute.
- 48' Shrewsbury Town FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by John Marquis on 48.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Marriott, as he is very good at scoring at Montgomery Waters Meadow with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 57' Leo Castledine was booked on 57.
- 62' The travelling Wrexham AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 66' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Andrew Cannon is replaced by Paul Mullin on 66 minute.
- 67' The Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Gilliead departs to be replaced by Carl Winchester.
- 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wrexham AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 75' Wrexham AFC player sees a card in front of him.
- 75' The whistle greets Leo Castledine as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Shipley.
- 76' Another substitution for Wrexham AFC to replace Eoghan O'Connell by Jack Marriott on 76 minute.
- 81' Wrexham AFC is showing some good football. However, Wrexham AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 84' It’s a booking for Shrewsbury Town FC player. Luca Hoole gets a card.
- 87' The Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes a substitution. Mal Benning departs to be replaced by George Nurse.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for James McClean.
- 90' Mo Faal is replacing Oliver Rathbone for the Wrexham AFC side.
- The final score is 2-1.
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Shrewsbury Town FC
Starting XI- 31
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Alex Gilliead ↓ Carl Winchester 67'
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Aaron Pierre ↓ Toto Nsiala 46'
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Mal Benning ↓ George Nurse 87'
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Leo Castledine ↓ Jordan Shipley 75'
Bench- 1
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Jordan Shipley ↑ 75'
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Carl Winchester ↑ 67'
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George Nurse ↑ 87'
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Toto Nsiala ↑ 46'
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Coach Gareth AinsworthWrexham AFC
Starting XI- 37
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Oliver Rathbone ↓ Mo Faal 90'
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Andrew Cannon ↓ Paul Mullin 66'
Bench-
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Jack Marriott ↑ 76'
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Paul Mullin ↑ 66'
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Mo Faal ↑ 90'
Coach Phil Parkinson -
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2025-01-16 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Wrexham AFC W 2025-01-04 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2025-01-01 Blackpool FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2024-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W 2024-12-21 Wigan Athletic FC 2–2 Shrewsbury Town FC D