Shrewsbury 1-0 Northampton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Northampton at 34% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Shrewsbury face Northampton.
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Match Analysis
Shrewsbury host Northampton at The Croud Meadow in League One (matchday 12). Kick-off is Saturday 7 October 2023 at 16:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Shrewsbury have gone 3W 1D 6L — a 1.00 PPG return. Last five: L L L D L. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
Shrewsbury's home record over their last 10 home games: 3W 2D 5L (1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Northampton stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L L L W W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Northampton's form when playing away from home: 5W 2D 3L across their last 10 road games (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from their last 10 away games (50%) — they are hard to break down on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Shrewsbury at 1.00 PPG versus Northampton's 1.30. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Trading Patterns
Shrewsbury in-play and half-time data (last 56 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); they fail to score in 45% of games.
Northampton in-play and half-time data (last 56 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 63% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; of the 14 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 36%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shrewsbury 39% versus Northampton 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shrewsbury 45% | Northampton 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shrewsbury 0.92 xG and Northampton 0.94 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Shrewsbury attack 0.765 / defence 0.999 | Northampton attack 0.831 / defence 0.961. League average goals — home 1.251 / away 1.126. Shrewsbury's attack rating of 0.765 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.92. Data: built from Shrewsbury's last 56 games and Northampton's last 10.
Result probabilities: Shrewsbury 33% | Draw 33% | Northampton 34%. Fair-value odds: Shrewsbury 3.03 | Draw 3.01 | Northampton 2.96. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 28% | BTTS Yes probability 37% | Total xG 1.86. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 72% probability — total xG of 1.86 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 63% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Northampton at 34% — marginal model lean. With a 33% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Northampton offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 1.86 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 72% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Shrewsbury's last 10 home games and Northampton's last 10 away games) averaging 2.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 63%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Shrewsbury 40% (last 10 home games) | Northampton 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shrewsbury vs Northampton | Competition: League One, matchday 12 | Venue: The Croud Meadow • Kick-off: Saturday 7 October 2023 at 16:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shrewsbury 33% | Draw 33% | Northampton 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 28% (Under 72%) | BTTS Yes 37% (No 63%) | xG Shrewsbury 0.92 / Northampton 0.94 • Poisson strength factors: Shrewsbury attack 0.765 / def 0.999 | Northampton attack 0.831 / def 0.961 | league avg home 1.251 / away 1.126 • Poisson stance: Northampton (34%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.92
Shrewsbury xG
Expected Goals
0.94
Northampton xG
37%
BTTS
56%
Over 1.5
28%
Over 2.5
12%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Shrewsbury vs Northampton FAQs
What time does Shrewsbury vs Northampton kick off?
Shrewsbury vs Northampton kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Saturday 7 October 2023 at The Croud Meadow.
What was the final score in Shrewsbury vs Northampton?
Shrewsbury 1 - 0 Northampton.
Where is Shrewsbury vs Northampton being played?
The match is being played at The Croud Meadow.
What competition is Shrewsbury vs Northampton part of?
Shrewsbury vs Northampton is a League One fixture (matchday 12) (England).
Who is favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Northampton?
Our statistical model gives Shrewsbury a 33% chance of winning, Northampton a 34% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Northampton the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Northampton?
Our model estimates a 37% probability that both Shrewsbury and Northampton will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (63%).
Will Shrewsbury vs Northampton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 28%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (72%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Shrewsbury's attacking strength (0.77x league average) is weighed against Northampton's defensive record (0.96x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.92. The same calculation in reverse, Northampton's attack versus Shrewsbury's defence, projects 0.94 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Shrewsbury's last 56 games and Northampton's last 10 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 17.4%. Close behind: 1-1 (15.2%), 0-1 (12.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 45% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Northampton Win
33%
3.03
33%
3.01
34%
2.96
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
15.6%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
14.6%
Away win
1 – 0
14.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.92
Shrewsbury xG
Total xG
1.86
0.94
Northampton xG
3.03
33%
Home win
3.01
33%
Draw
2.96
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
55%
Over 1.5
1.82
45%
Under 1.5
2.22
28%
Over 2.5
3.57
72%
Under 2.5
1.39
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
37%
BTTS Yes
2.70
63%
BTTS No
1.59
Clean Sheet
39%
2.55
40%
2.51
Win to Nil
13%
7.72
13%
7.44
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.4 | 13.5 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Shrewsbury vs Northampton Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Shrewsbury vs Northampton?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.4%.
How many goals are Shrewsbury and Northampton expected to score?
The model projects 0.92 expected goals for Shrewsbury and 0.94 for Northampton, a combined total of 1.86.
How confident is the prediction model for Shrewsbury vs Northampton?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 56 outings, Shrewsbury have picked up 1.23 PPG on a 20W 9D 27L record — L-L-L-D-L across the most recent five.
Northampton's form line: 27W 15D 14L from 56 games, 1.71 PPG, last five L-L-L-W-W.
Put side by side, Northampton are the form team by 0.48 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Shrewsbury.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Shrewsbury have posted 1.59 PPG from their last 27 home games (13W 4D 10L).
On the road, Northampton have gone 13W 8D 6L from their last 27 away games — 1.74 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Shrewsbury are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game recently; Northampton are on 1.30 scored and 0.93 conceded.
Last 56 Results
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Northampton
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Shrewsbury (Home) vs Northampton (Away)
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❓ Shrewsbury vs Northampton Form FAQs
What form are Shrewsbury and Northampton in coming into this match?
Shrewsbury have gone 20W 9D 27L in their last 56 games (1.23 PPG), while Northampton have gone 27W 15D 14L in their last 56 (1.71 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shrewsbury at home or Northampton away?
Northampton's away record (1.74 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shrewsbury at home: 1.59 PPG; Northampton away: 1.74 PPG.
Have Shrewsbury or Northampton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shrewsbury have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, Northampton in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 5 H2H matches in our data, going back to October 2023. They cover more than one competition — League One, League Two. The most recent was as recently as 12 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 21 Apr 2025, when Northampton won Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury's record when hosting Northampton specifically: 2W 1D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
3
Shrewsbury
1
Draws
1
Northampton
Recent Meetings
❓ Shrewsbury vs Northampton H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Northampton?
Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Shrewsbury have won 3, Northampton have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Shrewsbury and Northampton last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 12 September 2026: Shrewsbury 2-0 Northampton.
Who has won more matches between Shrewsbury and Northampton?
Shrewsbury have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shrewsbury are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Northampton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shrewsbury 48%, Northampton 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Shrewsbury) and 33% (Northampton).
On the defensive side: Northampton in 37%; Shrewsbury have failed to score in 41% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shrewsbury home games / Northampton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Shrewsbury vs Northampton Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Shrewsbury and Northampton matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 48% of Northampton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Shrewsbury and Northampton matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Shrewsbury's recent games and 33% of Northampton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shrewsbury and Northampton matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Shrewsbury's recent matches and 63% of Northampton's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Shrewsbury defy the odds to beat Northampton 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shrewsbury beat Northampton 1-0 at The Croud Meadow, Regular Season - 12, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shrewsbury 0.92 xG and Northampton 0.94 xG, a combined 1.86. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Northampton landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shrewsbury attack 0.77 / defence 1.00 against Northampton attack 0.83 / defence 0.96, drawn from 56/10 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shrewsbury 33% | Draw 33% | Northampton 34%, with Northampton to win its most likely call at 34%. The actual Shrewsbury win had been the model's second-ranked read at 33%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 28%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 56% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 37% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shrewsbury 45%, Northampton 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shrewsbury's trading profile (56 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 39% of their matches — today it did not.
Northampton's trading profile (56 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Northampton arrived the stronger side — 1.71 PPG against 1.23. Form was overturned, with Shrewsbury winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Shrewsbury (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.30 average — tighter than their form line. Northampton (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.30 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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