Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town – Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Match Preview

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Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town in the League Two. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town in the League Two. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

Match Details

  • Fixture: Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town
  • Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • Kick-off: 15:00 BST
  • Venue: Montgomery Waters Meadow

Our predictions for Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town

Match Prediction: Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town

Shrewsbury Town will be looking to capitalise on their recent solid form at home, where they’ve managed to keep clean sheets in their last two victories. With a predicted 3-4-1-2 formation, they’ll aim to control the midfield and create opportunities for Iwan Morgan and John Marquis up front. Fleetwood Town, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from a mixed bag of results, relying on their 3-1-4-2 setup to exploit any gaps in Shrewsbury’s defence.Shrewsbury Town will be looking to capitalise on their recent solid form at home, where they’ve managed to keep clean sheets in their last two victories. With a predicted 3-4-1-2 formation, they’ll aim to control the midfield and create opportunities for Iwan Morgan and John Marquis up front. Fleetwood Town, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from a mixed bag of results, relying on their 3-1-4-2 setup to exploit any gaps in Shrewsbury’s defence.

Fleetwood’s recent struggles, particularly in defence, could be their undoing against a Shrewsbury side that has shown resilience. However, Fleetwood’s attacking duo, led by Ched Evans, will be keen to test Shrewsbury’s backline. Expect a closely contested match with both sides having their moments.Fleetwood’s recent struggles, particularly in defence, could be their undoing against a Shrewsbury side that has shown resilience. However, Fleetwood’s attacking duo, led by Ched Evans, will be keen to test Shrewsbury’s backline. Expect a closely contested match with both sides having their moments.

Form Guide & Team Overview

Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town’s recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they’ve shown grit, especially at home. A narrow 1-0 win against Oldham Athletic and a similar victory over Tranmere Rovers highlight their ability to grind out results. However, their away form has been less convincing, with a recent 0-0 draw against Crawley Town and a 1-2 loss to Bromley. This inconsistency might be a concern, but their home performances suggest they can hold their own.Shrewsbury Town’s recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they’ve shown grit, especially at home. A narrow 1-0 win against Oldham Athletic and a similar victory over Tranmere Rovers highlight their ability to grind out results. However, their away form has been less convincing, with a recent 0-0 draw against Crawley Town and a 1-2 loss to Bromley. This inconsistency might be a concern, but their home performances suggest they can hold their own.

Recent League Two Results:

  • Draw: 0-0 vs Crawley Town (A)
  • Win: 1-0 vs Oldham Athletic (H)
  • Loss: 1-2 vs Bromley (A)
  • Win: 1-0 vs Tranmere Rovers (H)
  • Loss: 0-1 vs Newport County (A)

Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood Town’s recent form has been patchy, with a mix of draws and losses punctuated by a solid 2-1 win against Accrington Stanley. Their defence has been leaky, as evidenced by a 2-5 drubbing at the hands of Barnet. Despite this, they managed to hold Chesterfield to a 1-1 draw, showing they can be resilient when needed. Fleetwood will need to tighten up at the back if they want to secure a positive result against Shrewsbury.Fleetwood Town’s recent form has been patchy, with a mix of draws and losses punctuated by a solid 2-1 win against Accrington Stanley. Their defence has been leaky, as evidenced by a 2-5 drubbing at the hands of Barnet. Despite this, they managed to hold Chesterfield to a 1-1 draw, showing they can be resilient when needed. Fleetwood will need to tighten up at the back if they want to secure a positive result against Shrewsbury.

Recent League Two Results:

  • Draw: 1-1 vs Chesterfield (H)
  • Win: 2-1 vs Accrington Stanley (A)
  • Loss: 2-5 vs Barnet (H)
  • Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol Rovers (A)
  • Draw: 1-1 vs Swindon Town (A)

Head-to-Head Record

The last encounter between these two sides saw Fleetwood Town come out on top with a 3-1 victory. Historically, Fleetwood has had the upper hand, but Shrewsbury will be keen to turn the tables this time around. With both teams having something to prove, this fixture promises to be a tightly contested affair. Expect Shrewsbury to be motivated to avenge their previous loss and put on a strong performance at home.The last encounter between these two sides saw Fleetwood Town come out on top with a 3-1 victory. Historically, Fleetwood has had the upper hand, but Shrewsbury will be keen to turn the tables this time around. With both teams having something to prove, this fixture promises to be a tightly contested affair. Expect Shrewsbury to be motivated to avenge their previous loss and put on a strong performance at home.

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Recent League Two Results

  • Fleetwood Town 3-1 Shrewsbury Town (22 Nov 2025)

Team News & Injury Report

Shrewsbury Town

  • No injuries have been reported for the current season.

Fleetwood Town

  • Ronan Coughlan (Achilles tendon rupture)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Shrewsbury Town (3-4-1-2)

  • Predicted lineup: Cox (GK), Boyle (DF), Lee (DF), Ruffels (DF), Perry (MF), Kabia (MF), Berkoe (MF), Gray (MF), Morgan (AT), Marquis (AT), Ihionvien (AT)Predicted lineup: Cox (GK), Boyle (DF), Lee (DF), Ruffels (DF), Perry (MF), Kabia (MF), Berkoe (MF), Gray (MF), Morgan (AT), Marquis (AT), Ihionvien (AT)

Shrewsbury Town’s predicted 3-4-1-2 formation will likely focus on a strong midfield presence, with Taylor Perry and Ismeal Kabia orchestrating play. The attacking trio of Iwan Morgan, John Marquis, and B. Ihionvien will be tasked with breaking down Fleetwood’s defence, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses.Shrewsbury Town’s predicted 3-4-1-2 formation will likely focus on a strong midfield presence, with Taylor Perry and Ismeal Kabia orchestrating play. The attacking trio of Iwan Morgan, John Marquis, and B. Ihionvien will be tasked with breaking down Fleetwood’s defence, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses.

Fleetwood Town (3-1-4-2)

  • Predicted lineup: Lynch (GK), Bolton (DF), Potter (DF), Haughey (DF), Bonds (MF), Helm (MF), Ennis (MF), Neal (MF), Clark (MF), Evans (AT), TBC (AT)Predicted lineup: Lynch (GK), Bolton (DF), Potter (DF), Haughey (DF), Bonds (MF), Helm (MF), Ennis (MF), Neal (MF), Clark (MF), Evans (AT), TBC (AT)

Fleetwood Town’s 3-1-4-2 setup will aim to provide solidity in midfield, with Harrison Neal playing a pivotal role in linking defence and attack. Ched Evans will lead the line, supported by a dynamic midfield quartet, looking to press Shrewsbury’s defence and create scoring opportunities.Fleetwood Town’s 3-1-4-2 setup will aim to provide solidity in midfield, with Harrison Neal playing a pivotal role in linking defence and attack. Ched Evans will lead the line, supported by a dynamic midfield quartet, looking to press Shrewsbury’s defence and create scoring opportunities.

Key Battles & Players to Watch

  • Morgan vs Haughey: Morgan’s pace and agility will test Haughey’s defensive capabilities throughout the match.Morgan vs Haughey: Morgan’s pace and agility will test Haughey’s defensive capabilities throughout the match.
  • Perry vs Ennis: Perry’s creativity will be crucial in unlocking Ennis’s defensive midfield role.Perry vs Ennis: Perry’s creativity will be crucial in unlocking Ennis’s defensive midfield role.
  • Marquis (Shrewsbury Town): Marquis’s experience and goal-scoring ability make him a constant threat to Fleetwood’s defence.Marquis (Shrewsbury Town): Marquis’s experience and goal-scoring ability make him a constant threat to Fleetwood’s defence.
  • Neal (Fleetwood Town): Neal’s role as a midfield anchor will be vital in disrupting Shrewsbury’s attacking flow.Neal (Fleetwood Town): Neal’s role as a midfield anchor will be vital in disrupting Shrewsbury’s attacking flow.

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  • Fans in the UK are able to watch Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, SKY GO Extra, NOW, Sky Sports Football, Sky Go UK at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 25 April 2026Fans in the UK are able to watch Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, SKY GO Extra, NOW, Sky Sports Football, Sky Go UK at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 25 April 2026
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  • MFF is predicting that the score will be Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town in this matchMFF is predicting that the score will be Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town in this match
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