Northampton Town travel to Shropshire to face Shrewsbury Town on the back of a three game losing streak, in this must win game for both sides as they try and move away from the drop zone in League One.
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Our Three Predictions For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
- Prediction 1 – Shrewsbury Town To Win – 99/100
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 9/10
- Prediction 3 – Northampton Town To Win – 49/20
First Prediction For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town – Shrewsbury Town To Win – 99/100
The Shrews have picked up some form since the arrival of Gareth Ainsworth as manager, but they still have a lot of work to do if they are to climb away from the relegation zone. Their home form therefore will be crucial. The first game under new management produced one of the shocks of the season in League One when they defeated Birmingham City, and only this past weekend beat playoff chasing Lincoln City. Both of these great results were at the New Meadow, and will bring much needed confidence into a team that had only won once prior to this. The Cobblers are on a bad run and have lost their last three overall, have won only once away from home, and lost their last five on the road by a combined score of 2-14.
Second Prediction For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 9/10
Much of Northampton’s slide down the table has been due to their very poor defence. They have conceded 38 goals, and 23 of those have been away from home. To say they don’t travel well is an understatement. However they do average almost a goal a game away, their 11 from 12 road trips is not good enough but could mean they sneak a goal in this game. The flip side of this is that Shrewsbury have started to find the goal more regularly now. having won two and lost two of their last four home games, they have scored six times, albeit three in one game, and a single goal in the other three, but they should fancy their chances of lighting up the scoreboard in this important match.
Third Prediction For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town – Northampton Town To Win – 49/20
A long shot maybe, given that The Cobblers have only gained maximum points away on one occasion so far this season. Indeed their last three games away have resulted in two 3-0 losses, and the latest was on Boxing Day when they went to Reading and got turned over 4-1. This game though against a team that has struggled all season could be where they get their second win on their travels. The law of averages if nothing else could help. Shrewsbury have got to stop conceding goals, as proved just a few days ago they are capable of doing that, keeping Lincoln goalless. But having conceded almost two goals a game at home will be a beacon of hope for the visitors, and even though it wouldn’t be a complete shock given their positions, it would be a surprise should Kevin Nolan’s men gain a win.
Best Odds For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
| Bookmaker | Shrewsbury Town Win | Draw | Northampton Town Win |
| MyriadPlay | 99/100 | 9/4 | 49/20 |
| GentlemanJim | 21/20 | 23/10 | 23/10 |
| Betarno | 1/1 | 223/100 | 49/20 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head To Head
Christmas so far has been very kind to Gareth Ainsworth’s side. They have gained four points from their two games, a very credible point at Wigan Athletic, and a battling 1-0 win on Boxing Day. If The Shrews have any hope of pulling away from the drop zone they will need to keep this type of form up and start to use their home ground and fans to their advantage. George Lloyd and Tom Bloxham are the main threat in front of goal, and defender Malvind Benning has four assists to his name.
It was December 9 when Northampton recorded their last win, a fine 2-1 victory at home to Peterborough United. Since then they have lost 3-0 twice, got walloped 5-0 at Charlton Athletic, and then succumbed to Reading 4-1. This poor sequence has put pressure on Kevin Nolan, who knows that this fixture is immense, With only one away win all season, it would be perfect timing to gain a second and make a little gap at the bottom end of the table. Cameron McGeehan has six goals and the midfielder is one of the bright spots of the season. Mitch Pinnock has been a main feature for Nolan, but the manager will want more than his two goals and three assists if they are to start moving in the right direction.
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Where To Watch Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
- Location: The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Date And Time: December 29, 3pm
- TV Channel: This match is not due to be televised live
Probable Lineups For Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Probable Lineup For Shrewsbury Town
Team: Blackman; Pierre, J.Feeney, M.Feeney; Benning, Shipley, Perry, Hoole; Castledine, Lloyd, Bloxham
Manager: Gareth Ainsworth
Probable Lineup For Northampton Town
Team: Tzanev; McGowan, Eyoma, Guthrie, Guiness-Walker; Hondermarck, Chouchane; Pinnock, McGeehan, McCarron; Eaves
Manager: Kevin Nolan
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