FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 15 of the 23 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in March 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 08 MarBristol Rvs.0-0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepShrewsbury Tn.2 - 5Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 15 JanShrewsbury Tn.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 01 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 01 FebBristol Rvs.2 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1
1996/1997Tue 12 NovShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 02 MarBristol Rvs.2 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bristol Rvs., Shrewsbury Tn. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Shrews have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 14 points from their 6 games. Shrewsbury Tn. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.64209514
Shrewsbury Tn.6204676

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bristol Rvs. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Pirates. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Shrewsbury Tn. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.