Shrewsbury – Accrington ST

Match analysis

Shrewsbury host Accrington Stanley in what promises to be a gritty battle at the New Meadow, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. The home side sit 18th with six points from two wins and four defeats, having scored just four goals while conceding ten, whereas Accrington sit 21st on five points, their lone victory offset by two draws and three losses and a goal difference of minus three (10‑13). The disparity in recent form suggests Shrewsbury will be desperate to turn their meagre tally of goals into points, while Accrington will be looking to climb out of the relegation zone by capitalising on any defensive frailties. Their previous encounters have been tightly contested, so a low‑scoring affair could decide which club inches closer to safety.