Shrewsbury v Cheltenham prediction
Team pages: Shrewsbury · Cheltenham · Head-to-head
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.
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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Shrewsbury for / against | Line | Cheltenham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.75 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.38 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.88 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Shrewsbury
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.6 | 1.4 | — |
| J. Davison n 8 | 64.1 | 2.6 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 34.4 | 2.6 | 1.3 | — |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 89.1 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| K. M. Brown n 8 | 81 | 2.8 | 1 |
| J. Davison n 8 | 64.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 34.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 89.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| J. Davison n 8 | 64.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| W. Boyle n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| K. M. Brown n 8 | 81 | 0.3 | 0 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 68.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Sousa n 8 | 19 | 4.1 |
| T. Sang n 8 | 87.1 | 3 |
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 |
| W. Gary n 8 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Bickerstaff n 8 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | — |
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Favour Onukwuli n 5 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| C. McCann n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| A. Weimann n 8 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 3.3 |
| B. Stevenson n 8 | 84.9 | 2.7 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.8 |
| G. Nurse n 8 | 40.3 | 1.7 |
| J. Tomkinson n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Stanway n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
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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.)
- 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
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.
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