FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Wrexham prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Racecourse Ground at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Dragons have recorded 10 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Racecourse Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Shrewsbury Tn. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dragons 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:
2005/2006Sun 09 AprWrexham1-2Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 03 JanShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0WrexhamLGE2
2002/2003Wed 09 AprShrewsbury Tn.1 - 2WrexhamLGE2
2002/2003Tue 11 MarWrexham3 - 3Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 12 AprShrewsbury Tn.0 - 1WrexhamLGE1
1996/1997Tue 08 OctWrexham2 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1
1995/1996Wed 17 AprShrewsbury Tn.2 - 2WrexhamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Dragons have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Shrewsbury Tn.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Shrews's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Wrexham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 31 points from their 33 games thus far. Shrewsbury Tn.'s 44 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham6024292
Shrewsbury Tn.6231849

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Dragons at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Shrews come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 12 most recent games.
Shrewsbury Tn. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
4 games since last defeat.