Match events
- 3'Goal: Harry WaldockAssist: Conor McManus
- 22'Yellow card: Ethan·ColemanFoul
- Yellow card: G. CowanDissent38'
HT 0-1
- Yellow card: William BoyleFoul52'
- 57'Yellow card: Logan DobbsFoul
- Penalty goal: George Lloyd (pen)59'
- Substitution: George LloydOff: Michael Golding63'
- 65'Substitution: Lamin SillahOff: Tom Eaves
- 73'Substitution: Ethan·ColemanOff: Bradley Dack
- 73'Substitution: Ronan Chapman HaleOff: Armani Little
- 80'Goal: Andy Smith
- 81'Substitution: Nick FreemanOff: Garath McCleary
- Yellow card: Luca HooleArgument82'
- Substitution: Luca HooleOff: Arkelle Jude-Boyd83'
- Substitution: Josh DavisonOff: Joseph Gbode83'
- 87'Yellow card: Armani LittleFoul
- Substitution: Josh RuffelsOff: Jeval Thompson-Mckenzie90+1'
- Substitution: Kevin BerkoeOff: Lino Sousa90+1'
Our verdict
Shrewsbury or draw
Bet365 1.28
✗ This tip lost · final score 1-2
Win probability
Match statistics
- 56%Possession44%
- 2.06Expected goals (xG)1.87
- 15Total shots11
- 6Shots on target6
- 5Shots off target3
- 4Blocked shots2
- 8Shots inside the box8
- 7Corners2
- 0Offsides1
- 6Fouls18
- 2Yellow cards3
- 0Red cards0
- 4Goalkeeper saves5
- 391Passes322
- 282Accurate passes209
Line-ups
Shrewsbury
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1William Michael BrookG
- 6S. StubbsD
- 5W. BoyleD
- 3J. RuffelsD
- 2L. HooleM
- 10T. SangM
- 21will grayM
- 11K. BerkoeM
- 18K. M. BrownM
- 9G. LloydF
- 13J. DavisonF
Substitutes
- 30J. Thompson-McKenzieM
- 32Cameron GregoryG
- 23I. LeeD
- 27J. GbodeF
- 20M. GoldingM
- 17Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-BoydD
- 24L. SousaD
Coach: G. Cowan
Gillingham
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1O. WrightG
- 5A. SmithD
- 19O. BecklesD
- 26L. DobbsD
- 22N. FreemanM
- 16J. BrophyM
- 6E. ColemanM
- 3Conor McManusM
- 24H. WaldockF
- 10Ronan HaleF
- 11L. SillahF
Substitutes
- 12G. McClearyM
- 8A. LittleM
- 39T. EavesF
- 23B. DackM
- 18S. KendallM
- 20J. DaleyD
- 40R. LuthraG
Coach: G. Ainsworth
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.47 – 1.07Half time / full time result. 1 = Shrewsbury, X = draw, 2 = Gillingham.
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 firstLeague 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 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2 | 13 | 8 | |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | |
| 5 | 13 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Shrewsbury | Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 0 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 2 | 1 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 2 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/2 | 2/2 |
Match preview
Shrewsbury host Gillingham in the League Two (Regular Season - 14) at New Meadow, Shrewsbury, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Shrewsbury slight favourites, giving Shrewsbury a 46% chance of winning, 27% for the draw and 27% for Gillingham. Our tip is: Shrewsbury or draw.
Shrewsbury have taken 6 points from their last 2 games (2W 0D 0L). Gillingham have taken 1 points from their last 2 games (0W 1D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 47% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 51% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 16:00 WAT
- Venue
- New Meadow, Shrewsbury
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Shrewsbury vs Gillingham kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Shrewsbury vs Gillingham in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Shrewsbury and Gillingham in the table?
Shrewsbury are 15th and Gillingham are 8th in the League Two.
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Our prediction is Shrewsbury or draw. Win probabilities: Shrewsbury 46%, draw 27%, Gillingham 27%.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
We estimate a 51% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
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.

