Shrewsbury Town vs Swindon Town
14th November 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick 1-1 Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/1 odds taken 1325 GMT, Friday 13 November
Sam Ricketts’ Shrewsbury Town and John Sheridan’s Swindon Town do battle in an EFL League One meeting at New Meadow this Saturday. The pair have made poor starts to their respective seasons, so both teams will be desperate for all three points from this one. The Shrews have won two and drawn one of their last three in all competitions and are the slight favourites on home soil.
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Shrewsbury Town Preview – Can the Shrews make it three league and cup wins on the spin?
Sam Ricketts’ Shrewsbury Town have had tough start to their season. After ten matches, Town find themselves in the bottom four of the League One table, taking just seven points so far. The Shrews are only off the bottom of goal difference.
A 1-0 away win at Wimbledon in October remains Shrewsbury’s one and only league victory of the season. After that, they suffered four straight defeats before stopping the rot with a 1-1 home draw with Burton Albion in their last league fixture.
Despite their poor League One form, Shrewsbury head into this weekend’s game having won back-to-back cup matches. They won 2-0 at Cambridge United in the Emirates FA Cup before beating Crewe Alexandra 4-3 at Gresty Road in the EFL Trophy. Now, can Rickett’s men secure a much-needed victory in the league?
Swindon Town Preview – Can the Robins avoid a sixth defeat in seven League One matches?
Swindon Town were promoted as EFL League Two champions last term. This season was always going to a tough one for the Robins, especially after the successful Richie Wellens opted to leave the club for Salford City. Town are now managed by the experienced John Sheridan.
Swindon started well by winning two of their opening three league fixtures, but they have gone on to lose five and win one of their following six. As a result, the Robins hover just above the relegation zone in 20th place with nine points to their name.
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Swindon could really do with a win after amassing a mere three points from the last 18 on offer. However, they head to Shropshire as the 11/4 underdogs.
Shrewsbury Town vs Swindon Town Betting Advice
When these two clashed in League One in the 2016-17 season, both games ended in 1-1 draws. Swindon are unbeaten in five against the Shrews, winning three and drawing two. As for Shrewsbury, they have seen off Swindon just once since 2011.
Key Facts – Shrewsbury Town vs Swindon Town Betting Tip
- Shrewsbury have picked up just one victory in the last nine meetings with Swindon
- The Shrews have won only one League One game this term
- Only bottom club Wigan Athletic have suffered more defeats than the Robins
Both sides will be desperate for maximum points from this one. On paper, the pair look pretty evenly matched, and we fancy Shrewsbury and Swindon to cancel each other out at New Meadow. The last two meetings have ended in 1-1 draws – the 1-1 stalemate on Saturday is priced at 5/1.
Antony Grant has scored just two League One goals this term, but the 33-year-old did find the net in Swindon’s last league match. Grant is priced at 9/1 to score the first goal of this game.
The best betting odds for Shrewsbury Town vs Swindon Town
Shrewsbury Town to win: 11/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Swindon Town to win: 11/4 at Bet365
