Shrewsbury – Port Vale

Match analysis

Shrewsbury host a struggling Port Vale in what promises to be a crucial clash near the bottom of the table. The Reds sit 18th with six points from six games, having won twice but conceding ten goals, while the visitors occupy 22nd place with five points, one win and two draws to their name but only three goals scored. Both sides will be desperate to pick up points and move away from the relegation zone, and the head‑to‑head record this season has offered little relief for either club. A positive result could see Shrewsbury climb a place or two, whereas a win for Port Vale would lift them out of the bottom three and add much‑needed confidence.