FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Memorial Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, winning 15 and drawing 7 of the 24 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in September 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 04 SepBristol Rvs.0-0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Shrewsbury Tn. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Shrews have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far, Shrewsbury Tn. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63125410
Shrewsbury Tn.61239105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are not exactly setting the world alight at Memorial Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Shrewsbury Tn. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Shrewsbury Tn. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.