Accrington ST v Shrewsbury prediction
Team pages: Accrington ST · Shrewsbury · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Accrington ST vs Shrewsbury, League Two on Fri, 01 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Accrington ST host Shrewsbury in League Two on Friday 1 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Accrington ST are unbeaten in their last five matches.
Form and the table
10 of Accrington ST’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Accrington ST’s last 15 results (67%). At home, Accrington ST have three wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.43. Accrington ST have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Accrington ST have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results (40%). Away from home, Shrewsbury have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 1.88. Shrewsbury have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Shrewsbury have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Accrington ST (10th) and Shrewsbury (14th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Accrington ST the stronger side, 79 rating points above Shrewsbury (Accrington ST 1487, Shrewsbury 1408, after at least 57 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Accrington ST 0–2 Shrewsbury.
Team news
Predicted Accrington ST XI (3-4-1-2): L. Moulden, J. Anderson, D. Matthews, S. Conneely, D. Tutonda, S. Mols, C. O'Brien, L. Coyle, D. Love, T. Walton, C. Warren — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josh Woods (5.0 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and one assist) and Stefan Mols (4.4 per match over nine appearances, two goals and four assists) have been Accrington ST’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Accrington ST (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josh Woods averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 966 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Stefan Mols averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 548 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Shrewsbury XI (3-4-1-2): W. Brook, W. Boyle, S. Stubbs, J. Ruffels, K. Berkoe, T. Sang, L. Hoole, J. Turner-Cooke, W. Gary, G. Lloyd, K. M. Brown — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thomas Sang (4.3 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) and William Boyle (3.6 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Shrewsbury’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Shrewsbury (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thomas Sang averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 1090 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. William Boyle averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 1180 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · The Wham Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Accrington ST 3 · draws 2 · Shrewsbury 1 · 0.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Accrington ST 2W 3D 0L · Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L
As of 18 October 2026, TACTIX’s model — calibration published live, losing picks included — covers Accrington ST v Shrewsbury across every major market; the key numbers are on this page. See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Accrington ST for / against | Line | Shrewsbury for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.25 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.5 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.88 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Accrington ST
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walton n 8 | 78 | 2.7 | 1.4 | — |
| S. Whalley n 8 | 67.5 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Alex Henderson n 8 | 43 | 2.1 | 0.8 | — |
| J. Catesby n 3 | 14 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| Devon Matthews n 8 | 88 | 1.9 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Caton n 8 | 65.5 | 4 | 2.1 |
| J. Woods n 8 | 87.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| C. Stockton n 8 | 24.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| Alex Henderson n 8 | 43 | 2.6 | 1 |
| C. Warren n 8 | 43 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Caton n 8 | 65.5 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Stefan Mols n 8 | 65 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| J. Woods n 8 | 87.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. Warren n 8 | 43 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. O'Brien n 8 | 85.5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Catesby n 3 | 14 | 4.3 |
| D. Tutonda n 8 | 84.8 | 2.9 |
| Joseph Anderson n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| Aidan Borland n 8 | 73.8 | 2.1 |
| C. O'Brien n 8 | 85.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Moulden n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Shrewsbury
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davison n 8 | 63.4 | 3 | 1.8 | — |
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 33.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.6 | 1.4 | — |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| K. M. Brown n 7 | 79.7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 33.5 | 2.7 | 1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| W. Boyle n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| K. M. Brown n 7 | 79.7 | 0.3 | 0 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 68.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Isaac Fletcher n 8 | 51.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Sousa n 8 | 19 | 4.1 |
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 |
| W. Gary n 8 | 59.6 | 2.8 |
| T. Sang n 8 | 85.4 | 2.6 |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Accrington ST v Shrewsbury — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-21 Accrington ST 0–2 Shrewsbury
- 2025-08-30 Shrewsbury 0–0 Accrington ST
- 2023-02-18 Accrington ST 1–0 Shrewsbury
- 2022-08-06 Shrewsbury 0–1 Accrington ST
- 2021-12-29 Shrewsbury 0–0 Accrington ST
- 2021-09-04 Accrington ST 1–0 Shrewsbury
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Accrington ST and Shrewsbury?
- In their last 6 meetings, Accrington ST won 3, Shrewsbury won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 0.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Accrington ST and Shrewsbury?
- Recent form — Accrington ST 2W 3D 0L; Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L.
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