EFL League Two
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Montgomery Waters Meadow
Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Montgomery Waters Meadow, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shrewsbury Town the side to beat, with roughly 36% 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.
Shrewsbury Town Preview
Shrewsbury Town reach this fixture 5 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Shrews stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
0.6 points per game
2 scored, at 0.4 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
The Shrews, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh Davison, 1 goals
Most assists: William Boyle, 0 assists
Recent results — Shrewsbury Town
05/09/2026 07:30
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
Northampton Town: how they are travelling
Northampton Town come in 5 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Cobblers have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.2 points per game
3 scored, at 0.6 a game
3 conceded, at 0.6 a game
The Cobblers, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Logan Briggs, 1 goals
Most assists: Joseph O'Brien Whitmarsh, 1 assists
Recent results — The Cobblers
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
18/08/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Northampton Town
Northampton Town have generally come out ahead of The Shrews in their recent meetings.
From 11 match(es):
Northampton Town: 5 win(s)
Shrewsbury Town: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town prediction.
Form comparison Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.03 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.47 | 1 |
Away Team
Northampton Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
D
|
1.2 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.02 | 0.94 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.18 | 1.02 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Northampton Town win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Northampton Town to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Northampton Town to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Northampton Town has its weaknesses, but Shrewsbury Town has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Northampton Town to Win
Northampton Town faces a tough challenge against Shrewsbury Town, especially playing at Montgomery Waters Meadow, but we still see them as the stronger side.
Their recent form has been outstanding, with strong performances and positive momentum on their side. Our betting tip is Northampton Town to win the match.
Fixture information - Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
Match: Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Montgomery Waters Meadow
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Stats
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Goal Average
2
League: 2.67
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 50%
Cards
3.5
League: 4
Corners
11
League: 9.95
Home Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.03 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.47 | 1 |
Away Team
Northampton Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
D
|
1.2 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.02 | 0.94 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.18 | 1.02 |
Corners
8.6 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Shrewsbury Town received +2% more corners than Northampton Town in the EFL League Two
8.4 / Match
Fleetwood Town
(4)
Rochdale
(3)
Salford City
(5)
Barnet
(7)
Tranmere Rovers
(5)(2)
Newport County
(4)
Crawley Town
(4)
Gillingham
(6)
Crewe Alexandra
(10)
Swindon Town
Cards
2.6 / Match
+30% Cards / Match
Shrewsbury Town received +30% more cards than Northampton Town in the EFL League Two
2 / Match
Fleetwood Town
(5)
Rochdale
(4)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
(1)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)(3)
Newport County
(0)
Crawley Town
(4)
Gillingham
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Swindon Town
Goals Scored
0.4 / Match
+50%
Northampton Town is +50% better in terms of goals scored
0.6 / Match
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Rochdale
(0)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
(1)
Tranmere Rovers
(0)(1)
Newport County
(1)
Crawley Town
(1)
Gillingham
(0)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Swindon Town
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+70%
Shrewsbury Town condeded +70% more goals than Northampton Town
0.6 / Match
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Rochdale
(3)
Salford City
(0)
Barnet
(3)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)(0)
Newport County
(1)
Crawley Town
(1)
Gillingham
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Swindon Town
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bristol Rovers
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Swindon Town
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Walsall
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Barnet
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Fleetwood Town
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 7 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
York City
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Cheltenham Town
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Oldham Athletic
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Grimsby Town
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Colchester United
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Northampton Town
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Gillingham
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Salford City
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Exeter City
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 |
Chesterfield
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 |
Rotherham United
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 |
Accrington Stanley
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 |
Newport County
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 21 |
Crawley Town
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 22 |
Rochdale
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 23 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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