FM Preview: Stevenage v Shrewsbury Town 13 Nov 2010

Last updated : 12 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Stevenage play host to Shrewsbury Town at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Boro won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Stevenage and Shrewsbury Tn. at was back in November 2003, over five years ago, with Stevenage running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprShrewsbury Tn.3 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2003/2004Sat 01 NovStevenage B.2-0Shrewsbury Tn.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 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 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stevenage lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 22 points from their 15 games so far. Shrewsbury Tn. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 27 points from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage62406210
Shrewsbury Tn.6303999

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Stevenage only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Shrewsbury Tn. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.