Shrewsbury v Gillingham prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Shrewsbury v Gillingham, League Two on Sat, 31 Oct 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 Gillingham in League Two on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
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, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.14. 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.
Nine of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Gillingham have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 2.14. Gillingham have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Gillingham have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Shrewsbury (14th) and Gillingham (sixth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Gillingham the stronger side, 65 rating points above Shrewsbury (Gillingham 1473, Shrewsbury 1408, after at least 57 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Gillingham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Shrewsbury. The most recent meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Gillingham 1–0 Shrewsbury.
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 (4.3 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.
Predicted Gillingham XI (3-4-3): O. Wright, O. Beckles, A. Smith, L. Dobbs, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, J. Brophy, E. King, R. Hale, L. Sillah, H. Waldock — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, James Brophy (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Nicholas Freeman (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, three assists) have been Gillingham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Gillingham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), James Brophy averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1073 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Nicholas Freeman averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in five 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 4 · Gillingham 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L · Gillingham 2W 1D 2L
Shrewsbury v Gillingham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). 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 | Shrewsbury for / against | Line | Gillingham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.88 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.5 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.75 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 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 | 51.3 | 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 |
Gillingham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.8 | 1.8 | — |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 38.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Daley n 6 | 18.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Z. Obiero n 8 | 69.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 38.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Brophy n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Luxton n 3 | 9.7 | 6.2 |
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.2 |
| Conor McManus n 6 | 58 | 4.1 |
| E. Coleman n 8 | 49.4 | 2.3 |
| E. King n 8 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Shrewsbury v Gillingham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-02 Gillingham 1–0 Shrewsbury
- 2025-11-29 Shrewsbury 3–3 Gillingham
- 2022-01-25 Gillingham 0–0 Shrewsbury
- 2021-08-28 Shrewsbury 2–1 Gillingham
- 2021-04-10 Gillingham 0–0 Shrewsbury
- 2020-10-03 Shrewsbury 1–1 Gillingham
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Gillingham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Shrewsbury won 1, Gillingham won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Shrewsbury and Gillingham?
- Recent form — Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L; Gillingham 2W 1D 2L.
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