Shrewsbury Town v Tranmere Rovers: the preview
Shrewsbury Town meet Tranmere Rovers at The Croud Meadow, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Tranmere Rovers have won 21 of the 41 meetings with Shrewsbury Town since 1950.
The big picture
Shrewsbury Town come in 10th on the ladder with 21 points; Tranmere Rovers are 15th on 19. Shrewsbury Town have the higher position to protect.
Shrewsbury Town are 5–6–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Tranmere Rovers are 4–3–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Shrewsbury Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Gillingham 1–2.
Tranmere Rovers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Cheltenham Town 3–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 41 times on our records since 1950: Shrewsbury Town 11, Tranmere Rovers 21, 9 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Tranmere Rovers won 2–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Shrewsbury Town by 4 goals in 1971-72 (4–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Shrewsbury Town have the edge.
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