Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Shrewsbury at 36%, yet in-form Northampton provide a compelling counter-argument — this Northampton vs Shrewsbury fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
Northampton welcome Shrewsbury to Sixfields Stadium in League One (matchday 44). Kick-off is Monday 21 April 2025 at 16:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Northampton have gone 2W 5D 3L — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: D L W D L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Northampton's form when playing at home: 2W 3D 5L across their last 10 home games (0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Shrewsbury — last 10 games: 0W 3D 7L — 0.30 PPG. Last five: D L L D L. Their scoring rate of 0.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Shrewsbury's away record over their last 10 away games: 1W 3D 6L (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
Northampton are in the better shape of the two on recent form — 0.80 PPG ahead (1.10 vs 0.30). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
H2H
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, Northampton have won 0, Shrewsbury 2, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
Scoring has been limited in the 3 H2H matches in our data, averaging 1.7 goals per game, which makes Under 2.5 the head-to-head-backed angle in the goals market. The most recent of those, on 29 Dec 2024, ended Northampton 1–1 Shrewsbury — a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.7 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Northampton trading profile (last 89 games, 44 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 66% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; of the 22 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 32%; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Shrewsbury trading profile (last 89 games, 44 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 68% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 45%; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Northampton 53% versus Shrewsbury 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Northampton 48% | Shrewsbury 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Northampton 1.04 xG and Shrewsbury 1.08 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: Northampton attack 0.693 / defence 1.146 | Shrewsbury attack 0.819 / defence 1.188. League average goals — home 1.261 / away 1.152. Northampton's attack rating of 0.693 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.04. Data: built from Northampton's last 89 games and Shrewsbury's last 89.
Result probabilities: Northampton 34% | Draw 31% | Shrewsbury 36%. Fair-value odds: Northampton 2.98 | Draw 3.27 | Shrewsbury 2.79. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS Yes probability 43% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 57% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Shrewsbury as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Northampton (1.10 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shrewsbury offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.12 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 64% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Northampton's last 10 home games and Shrewsbury's last 10 away games) averaging 2.2 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 1.7 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 57%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Northampton 50% (last 10 home games) | Shrewsbury 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Northampton vs Shrewsbury | Competition: League One, matchday 44 | Venue: Sixfields Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 21 April 2025 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: Northampton 34% | Draw 31% | Shrewsbury 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% (Under 64%) | BTTS Yes 43% (No 57%) | xG Northampton 1.04 / Shrewsbury 1.08 • Poisson strength factors: Northampton attack 0.693 / def 1.146 | Shrewsbury attack 0.819 / def 1.188 | league avg home 1.261 / away 1.152 • Poisson stance: Shrewsbury (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.04
Northampton xG
Expected Goals
1.08
Shrewsbury xG
43%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Northampton vs Shrewsbury FAQs
What time does Northampton vs Shrewsbury kick off?
Northampton vs Shrewsbury kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Monday 21 April 2025 at Sixfields Stadium.
What was the final score in Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Northampton 4 - 1 Shrewsbury.
Where is Northampton vs Shrewsbury being played?
The match is being played at Sixfields Stadium.
What competition is Northampton vs Shrewsbury part of?
Northampton vs Shrewsbury is a League One fixture (matchday 44) (England).
Who is favourite to win Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Our statistical model gives Northampton a 34% chance of winning, Shrewsbury a 36% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Shrewsbury the favourite.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Northampton and Shrewsbury will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (57%).
Will Northampton vs Shrewsbury have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (64%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Northampton's attacking strength (0.69x league average) is weighed against Shrewsbury's defensive record (1.19x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.04. The same calculation in reverse, Shrewsbury's attack versus Northampton's defence, projects 1.08 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Northampton's last 89 games and Shrewsbury's last 89 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.8%), 0-1 (11.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shrewsbury Win
34%
2.98
31%
3.27
36%
2.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
13.0%
Away win
1 – 0
12.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.04
Northampton xG
Total xG
2.12
1.08
Shrewsbury xG
2.98
34%
Home win
3.27
31%
Draw
2.79
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.32
57%
BTTS No
1.76
Clean Sheet
34%
2.95
35%
2.82
Win to Nil
11%
8.78
13%
7.88
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Northampton vs Shrewsbury Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Northampton and Shrewsbury expected to score?
The model projects 1.04 expected goals for Northampton and 1.08 for Shrewsbury, a combined total of 2.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Northampton come into this having played 89 games, going 28W 23D 38L for 1.20 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-W-D-L.
On the other side, Shrewsbury sit at 0.88 PPG from 89 outings (20W 18D 51L), a run that reads D-L-L-D-L across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Northampton on 1.20 PPG, Shrewsbury on 0.88. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Northampton's home form reads 17W 11D 16L across their last 44 home games, a 1.41 PPG return.
Away from home, Shrewsbury have taken 0.75 points per game from their last 44 away games (7W 12D 25L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Northampton come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Northampton are averaging 1.12 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Shrewsbury are on 0.81 scored and 1.56 conceded.
Last 89 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Northampton
Current Season
Shrewsbury
Current Season
Northampton (Home) vs Shrewsbury (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Northampton
Current Season
Shrewsbury
Current Season
❓ Northampton vs Shrewsbury Form FAQs
What form are Northampton and Shrewsbury in coming into this match?
Northampton have gone 28W 23D 38L in their last 89 games (1.20 PPG), while Shrewsbury have gone 20W 18D 51L in their last 89 (0.88 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Northampton at home or Shrewsbury away?
Northampton's home record (1.41 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Northampton at home: 1.41 PPG; Shrewsbury away: 0.75 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 5 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from 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.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 21 Apr 2025, when Northampton won Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury.
Northampton's record when hosting Shrewsbury specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
1
Northampton
1
Draws
3
Shrewsbury
Recent Meetings
❓ Northampton vs Shrewsbury H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Shrewsbury?
Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Northampton have won 1, Shrewsbury have won 3, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Northampton and Shrewsbury 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 Northampton and Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Northampton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 27% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
Shrewsbury are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Northampton 46%, Shrewsbury 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (Northampton) and 41% (Shrewsbury).
On the defensive side: Northampton have failed to score in 34% of games; Shrewsbury in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Northampton home games / Shrewsbury away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Northampton vs Shrewsbury Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Northampton and Shrewsbury matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Northampton's recent matches and 43% of Shrewsbury's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Northampton and Shrewsbury matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 43% of Northampton's recent games and 41% of Shrewsbury's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Northampton and Shrewsbury matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 66% of Northampton's recent matches and 68% of Shrewsbury's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Northampton run riot with a 4-1 hammering of Shrewsbury.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Northampton beat Shrewsbury 4-1 at Sixfields Stadium, Regular Season - 44, in the League One. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Northampton 1.04 xG and Shrewsbury 1.08 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 4-1 for 5 actual goals. Northampton beat their projection by 3.0 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Northampton attack 0.69 / defence 1.15 against Shrewsbury attack 0.82 / defence 1.19, drawn from 89/89 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Northampton 34% | Draw 31% | Shrewsbury 36%, with Shrewsbury to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Northampton win had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 63% and landed. Over 3.5 was 17% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Northampton 48%, Shrewsbury 40%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Northampton's trading profile (89 games, 44 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Shrewsbury's trading profile (89 games, 44 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Northampton 1.20 PPG, Shrewsbury 0.88 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Northampton win broke the near-deadlock. Northampton (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.14 average — above their attacking norm. Shrewsbury (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.66 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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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