FM Preview: Stevenage v Shrewsbury Town 30 Nov 2013

Last updated : 29 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stevenage v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Stevenage prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Boro.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadhall Way was just last season, in September 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 23 Feb Shrewsbury Tn. 2 - 1 Stevenage League One
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep Stevenage 1-1 Shrewsbury Tn. League One
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb Shrewsbury Tn. 1 - 0 Stevenage League Two
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Stevenage 1 - 1 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2003/2004 Sat 17 Apr Shrewsbury Tn. 3 - 1 Stevenage B. Conference
2003/2004 Sat 01 Nov Stevenage B. 2 - 0 Shrewsbury Tn. Conference

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Recent respective form guides

Stevenage have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Shrewsbury Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Shrews have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stevenage are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 18 matches.

Shrewsbury Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 18 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stevenage 6 2 1 3 7 9 7
Shrewsbury Town 6 1 1 4 5 9 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Boro's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Shrewsbury Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stevenage 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Shrewsbury Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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