Shrewsbury v Cheltenham prediction

League Two · · The Croud Meadow

Updated · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Shrewsbury v Cheltenham, League Two on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Shrewsbury host Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Cheltenham have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Form and the table

Six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Shrewsbury have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.17 and conceding 1.00. Shrewsbury have scored 13 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Shrewsbury have conceded 17 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Away from home, Cheltenham have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. Cheltenham have scored 21 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Shrewsbury (eighth) and Cheltenham (fifth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Shrewsbury the stronger side, 46 rating points above Cheltenham (Shrewsbury 1440, Cheltenham 1394, after at least 58 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Shrewsbury. The most recent meeting, on 14 March 2026, finished Shrewsbury 0–2 Cheltenham.

Team news

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 (4.5 per match over 14 appearances, one assist) and K. M. Brown (3.5 per match over eight appearances, two goals) 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 2.5 key passes per 90 over 1180 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. K. M. Brown averages 2.8 shots per 90 over 648 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last eight appearances.

Predicted Cheltenham XI (4-2-3-1): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, R. Cundy, J. Tomlinson, J. Shipley, C. McCann, B. Stevenson, J. Evans, R. Broom, A. Weimann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jake Evans (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) and Charlie McCann (4.1 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and one assist) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Evans averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 910 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Charlie McCann averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a key pass in eight 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 Croud Meadow
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Shrewsbury 1 · draws 0 · Cheltenham 5 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Shrewsbury 3W 1D 1L · Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L

Shrewsbury v Cheltenham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 1.63
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.38 / 4.25
Corners
against 4.5 / 6.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 2.75
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.75 / 3.13
Cards
against 1.75 / 2.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameShrewsbury for / againstLineCheltenham for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8
Corners won
5.38 for · 4.5 against n 8
9.5standard
4.25 for · 6.25 against n 8
Shots
13.75 for · 10.63 against n 8
19.5standard
8.38 for · 16.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
2.75 for · 5.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
16 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
11.88 for · 10.75 against n 8
Cards shown
3.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
3.13 for · 2.38 against n 8
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Golding n 610.2
32/0
00/0
—
Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 865
2.67/6
1.45/3
—
J. Davison n 864.1
2.67/5
1.86/2
—
J. Gbode n 834.4
2.64/2
1.34/0
—
G. Lloyd n 889.1
2.38/5
14/3
—
Shrewsbury — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Golding n 610.2
5.94/0
1.51/0
K. M. Brown n 881
2.87/5
15/2
J. Davison n 864.1
2.35/4
1.14/1
J. Gbode n 834.4
2.35/1
12/1
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Shrewsbury — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Lloyd n 889.1
0.54/0
0.11/0
J. Davison n 864.1
0.41/1
00/0
W. Boyle n 890
00/0
0.31/1
K. M. Brown n 881
0.32/0
00/0
T. Anderson n 868.8
00/0
0.21/0
Shrewsbury — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Sousa n 819
4.15/2
T. Sang n 887.1
37/6
M. Golding n 610.2
32/0
W. Gary n 852.6
2.64/2
Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 865
2.16/5
Shrewsbury — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
William Michael Brook n 890
2.45/4
Cheltenham
Cheltenham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Otchere n 815.8
6.44/3
0.71/0
—
J. Bickerstaff n 814
44/1
0.81/0
—
S. McWilliams n 874.1
2.78/4
1.86/4
—
F. Willcox n 845.5
25/2
2.75/2
—
J. Evans n 877
1.88/4
1.36/2
—
Cheltenham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Miller n 838.1
2.13/2
1.53/1
Favour Onukwuli n 58.4
2.11/0
00/0
R. Broom n 852.1
1.96/3
0.93/1
J. Evans n 877
1.56/2
0.63/1
F. Willcox n 845.5
1.54/2
0.72/1
Cheltenham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Miller n 838.1
0.93/0
00/0
C. McCann n 890
0.64/1
0.11/0
K. Otchere n 815.8
0.71/0
00/0
R. Broom n 852.1
0.42/0
0.21/0
A. Weimann n 884.3
0.54/0
0.11/0
Cheltenham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. McWilliams n 874.1
3.38/5
B. Stevenson n 884.9
2.78/6
J. Wilson n 861.6
1.86/4
G. Nurse n 840.3
1.74/1
J. Tomkinson n 890
1.57/3
Cheltenham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
W. Stanway n 890
3.13/3

The day’s free picks, by email

Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Shrewsbury v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
ShrewsburyDWLWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
CheltenhamWLLLW
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Shrewsbury 1 · 0 draws · Cheltenham 5 · 2 goals/game
  • 2026-03-14 Shrewsbury 0–2 Cheltenham
  • 2025-12-26 Cheltenham 3–1 Shrewsbury
  • 2023-12-26 Cheltenham 2–0 Shrewsbury
  • 2023-08-05 Shrewsbury 1–0 Cheltenham
  • 2022-12-29 Shrewsbury 0–1 Cheltenham
  • 2022-10-01 Cheltenham 2–0 Shrewsbury
League standing · 2026/27
Shrewsbury#8 pos17 pts12 pl-4 GD
Cheltenham#5 pos18 pts12 pl-1 GD
Goals per game
Shrewsbury scored1.08
Cheltenham scored1.75
Shrewsbury conceded1.42
Cheltenham conceded1.83

See the full prediction

Pro members unlock every market for this match — result, goals, BTTS, corners, cards and player props — plus advanced & key match statistics, expected goals and value against the bookmakers.

Expected goals (xG)
Pro
Win probability & value
Pro
Try Pro for £1.00 — see all predictions

£1.00 for 14 days, then £9.99/month. Cancel in the trial and pay nothing more.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Cheltenham?
In their last 6 meetings, Shrewsbury won 1, Cheltenham won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Shrewsbury and Cheltenham?
Recent form — Shrewsbury 3W 1D 1L; Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L.

Today’s boards

Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.

Share this prediction: X · Facebook · WhatsApp · Telegram

This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error

How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.

Unlock all predictions, advanced stats & value against the bookies with ProTry Pro for £1.00 →