League Two · Regular Season - 11
Match events
Bristol Rovers- 10'Yellow card: Shaqai FordeFoul
- Yellow card: Josh RuffelsFoul16'
- 34'Yellow card: Steve EvansDissent
- Yellow card: George LloydFoul43'
HT 0-0
- 58'Substitution: Richard SmallwoodOff: Joe Quigley
- 58'Substitution: Bobby KamwaOff: Arvin Appiah
- 64'Yellow card: Keenan GoughFoul
- 68'Substitution: Clinton MolaOff: Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
- 73'Substitution: Ciaran KellyOff: Jack Sparkes
- Penalty goal: George Lloyd (pen)77'
- Red card: J. Turner-CookSerious Foul80'
- Substitution: Josh DavisonOff: Isaac Fletcher84'
- Substitution: Kian McMahon-BrownOff: will gray84'
- 88'Yellow card: Ben PurringtonFoul
- Red card: Isaac FletcherSerious Foul90+4'
Our verdict
Bristol Rovers or draw
Bet365 1.36
✗ This tip lost · final score 1-0
Win probability
Match statistics
- 45%Possession55%
- 1.66Expected goals (xG)0.58
- 10Total shots8
- 3Shots on target1
- 4Shots off target3
- 3Blocked shots4
- 8Shots inside the box5
- 6Corners3
- 1Offsides4
- 15Fouls15
- 2Yellow cards3
- 2Red cards0
- 1Goalkeeper saves2
- 279Passes344
- 169Accurate passes228
Line-ups
Shrewsbury
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1William Michael BrookG
- 6S. StubbsD
- 5W. BoyleD
- 3J. RuffelsD
- 2L. HooleM
- 10T. SangM
- 7J. Turner-CookeM
- 11K. BerkoeM
- 18K. M. BrownM
- 9G. LloydF
- 13J. DavisonF
Substitutes
- 8Isaac Andrew FletcherM
- 20M. GoldingM
- 21will grayM
- 17Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-BoydD
- 24L. SousaD
- 23I. LeeD
- 32Cameron GregoryG
Coach: G. Cowan
Bristol Rovers
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Brad YoungG
- 2T. JamesD
- 4K. BalmerD
- 17C. KellyD
- 14B. PurringtonD
- 21R. SmallwoodM
- 6C. MolaM
- 7S. FordeM
- 22Keenan GoughM
- 10B. KamwaM
- 29F. CavegnF
Substitutes
- 28A. AppiahF
- 9J. QuigleyF
- 8R. Russell-DennyM
- 3J. SparkesD
- 27P. SanyaoluM
- 32Charlie BinnsG
- 19E. HarrisonF
Coach: S. Evans
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.20 – 1.34Half time / full time result. 1 = Shrewsbury, X = draw, 2 = Bristol Rovers.
Asian handicap applied to Shrewsbury.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstShrewsbury0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
Bristol Rovers0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
League Two table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 31 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 26 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +9 | 22 | WLWDD |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | DLLWW |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 21 | LWWLL |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 20 | WWDLL |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 20 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 20 | WLDLW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +6 | 19 | DWDWD |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 | WDWLD |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 19 | LWWDW |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 | WDWDL |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 | LDWWL |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | WLLWD |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 16 | LDLLL |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 | WLDWW |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 15 | LLDLD |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | DWLWD |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 12 | LDLWD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -7 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 | WDLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  K. TshimangaBarnet | 13 | 10 |
| 2 |  C. McCannCheltenham | 13 | 9 |
| 3 |  A. PressleyWalsall | 12 | 9 |
| 4 |  A. DrinanSwindon Town | 14 | 8 |
| 5 |  P. MullinRotherham | 14 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Shrewsbury | Bristol Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Shrewsbury host Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Regular Season - 11) at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, with kick-off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:30 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Bristol Rovers slight favourites, giving Shrewsbury a 33% chance of winning, 27% for the draw and 40% for Bristol Rovers. Our tip is: Bristol Rovers or draw.
On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 47% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 52% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:30 WAT
- Venue
- The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury
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Quick answers
When is Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:30 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers in the table?
Shrewsbury are 15th and Bristol Rovers are 17th in the League Two.
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Our prediction is Bristol Rovers or draw. Win probabilities: Shrewsbury 33%, draw 27%, Bristol Rovers 40%.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
We estimate a 52% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
We estimate a 47% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Under 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.