EFL League Two
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Crown Oil Arena
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 01/09 (Tuesday) at Crown Oil Arena, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 01-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rochdale the side to beat, with roughly 47% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rochdale Preview
Rochdale reach this fixture 3 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Dale stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 0.33 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
The Dale, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ryan Henry East, 1 goals
Most assists: Bryant Bilongo, 1 assists
Recent results — Rochdale
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 10:00
Shrewsbury Town: how they are travelling
Shrewsbury Town come in 3 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Shrews have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
2 scored, at 0.67 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Shrews, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh Davison, 1 goals
Most assists: William Boyle, 0 assists
Recent results — The Shrews
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Rochdale
Recent meetings have tended to go Rochdale's way against Shrewsbury Town.
From 13 match(es):
Rochdale: 7 win(s)
Shrewsbury Town: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town prediction.
Form comparison Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.87 | 0.9 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.26 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.03 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.47 | 1 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town
Match: Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Tuesday, 01/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Crown Oil Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Rochdale vs Salop that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.5
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
6
League: 4.17
Corners
10
League: 10.36
Home Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.87 | 0.9 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.26 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.03 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.47 | 1 |
Corners
10.34 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Shrewsbury Town received +3% more corners than Rochdale in the EFL League Two
10.67 / Match
Shrewsbury Town
(1)
Colchester United
(3)
Crawley Town
(5)
Newport County
(6)(3)
Rochdale
(5)
Salford City
(7)
Barnet
(5)
Tranmere Rovers
Cards
3.33 / Match
+150% Cards / Match
Rochdale received +150% more cards than Shrewsbury Town in the EFL League Two
1.33 / Match
Shrewsbury Town
(1)
Colchester United
(2)
Crawley Town
(4)
Newport County
(3)(4)
Rochdale
(1)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
Goals Scored
0.33 / Match
+103%
Shrewsbury Town is +103% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Shrewsbury Town
(3)
Colchester United
(0)
Crawley Town
(1)
Newport County
(0)(0)
Rochdale
(1)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
(0)
Tranmere Rovers
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+17%
Rochdale condeded +17% more goals than Shrewsbury Town
1.67 / Match
Shrewsbury Town
(0)
Colchester United
(1)
Crawley Town
(2)
Newport County
(3)(3)
Rochdale
(0)
Salford City
(3)
Barnet
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walsall
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Barnet
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Colchester United
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
York City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 6 |
Oldham Athletic
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Bristol Rovers
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Fleetwood Town
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Grimsby Town
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 11 |
Newport County
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Rotherham United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Cheltenham Town
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Swindon Town
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Exeter City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
Chesterfield
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Crawley Town
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Northampton Town
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
Port Vale
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Gillingham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 22 |
Accrington Stanley
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 23 |
Salford City
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Rochdale
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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