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Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-10-2026
Oct 2018:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Crawley Town 2-1 Shrewsbury
Crawley TownDrawShrewsbury
Over 2.5 goalsYes (65%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Crawley Town host Shrewsbury at The Broadfield Stadium in a League Two fixture that pits two sides heading in opposite directions. The hosts sit bottom of the table with just one win from nine games, while Shrewsbury occupy mid-table having claimed four victories from eleven outings. Despite the league positions, the odds suggest a competitive encounter—this is no foregone conclusion.
Team form
Crawley Town
Crawley's season has been a struggle. They drew 2-2 at home to Chesterfield on 10 October but that remains their sole point in recent weeks. Before that, they lost 0-2 away at Grimsby, 1-3 at home to Cheltenham, and 2-3 away at Accrington. Over their last five games, they have scored 6 goals but conceded 11—a defensive record that sits at 1.89 per game for the season. Their formation of 4-4-2 offers some defensive solidity in structure, though execution has let them down repeatedly.
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury have shown more resilience. They won 2-1 away at Grimsby on 3 October, drew 2-2 at home to Colchester, and drew 1-1 away at Crewe. They also won 2-0 at home to Northampton. Over five games, they have scored 7 and conceded 6—a more balanced record than their hosts. Their 3-4-1-2 shape under coach G. Cowan has provided defensive cover, and they average 1.36 goals conceded per game across the season.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Shrewsbury. In their last five meetings, Shrewsbury have won three times, with Crawley winning once and one draw. Most recently, Shrewsbury won 1-0 at home in October 2025. However, Crawley did win 2-1 away in May 2025, showing they are capable of taking points from this fixture.
Key factors
Crawley's defensive vulnerability is the critical issue. Conceding 1.89 per game is among the poorest in the division, and Shrewsbury's attacking players—particularly G. Lloyd (1 goal in recent form) and K. M. Brown (1 goal)—will sense opportunity. Crawley's one bright spot is D. Orsi, who showed a 7.03 rating in their last outing. Shrewsbury's W. Boyle (8.24 rating, 2 assists) anchors a defence that has tightened recently. The away side's possession control (36% in their last match) suggests they are comfortable playing on the counter, which suits their formation and could exploit Crawley's disorganisation.
Prediction
This is a close match between a struggling home side and a steadier away team. Crawley's home record offers some comfort—they drew with Chesterfield recently—but their defensive frailties make them vulnerable. Shrewsbury have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings and arrive with better league form and a more stable defensive record. The odds reflect the uncertainty: home win at 2.47, draw at 3.3, and away win at 2.55 are all within a narrow band. Both teams should create chances; Crawley's attacking intent at home combined with Shrewsbury's counter-threat suggests a fairly open game with goals at both ends likely.
Crawley edge this as the most likely outcome, though only marginally. Their home status and recent draw with Chesterfield provide a foundation, but Shrewsbury's superior form, better defensive record, and head-to-head advantage make this genuinely competitive. Expect a tight contest where both sides score.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 |  York | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Walsall | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Gillingham | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 |  Accrington ST | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 11 |  Newport County | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 12 |  Fleetwood Town | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 13 |  Rochdale | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 14 |  Shrewsbury | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 15 |  Grimsby | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 16 |  Exeter City | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 17 |  Tranmere | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 18 |  Swindon Town | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 19 |  Oldham | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 20 |  Colchester | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 21 |  Port Vale | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 22 |  Northampton | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
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