EFL Trophy’s South Group C takes final shape when Northampton Town and Shrewsbury Town clash heads in the group’s final matchday as they bid to claim first position on Tuesday, 11 November.
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Northampton vs Shrewsbury prediction: Cobblers to sew the Shrews shut
Key stats
- Northampton have a 100% win rate this EFL Trophy campaign.
- The Cobblers have lost four times in their 10 home fixtures this season.
- Shrewsbury have scored two or more goals in three of their last five games.
- The Shrews have won just once in their last five away matches.
Correct score prediction: Northampton Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
Northampton Town recently ended a three-match winless run with a 2-1 win over Mansfield Town – a streak that included their elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Oldham Athletic. Kevin Nolan’s men have already secured progression to the next round in this tournament, unlike Shrewsbury Town, who sit in third place behind Walsall.
Michael Appleton’s side have been faring well of late, but faced their first setback in six games when they crumbled 3-1 at Crewe Alexandra last matchday. A victory is the need of the hour for Shrewsbury, who have been poor on the road this season, with just two away wins all campaign.
Northampton, however, have the home advantage coupled with individual quality, which could prove to make the difference against a Shrewsbury side looking to get back to winning ways.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts with the positive odds
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time since September, backed by their 17/20 (1.85) odds, which indicates a 54% chance of success on home turf.
Meanwhile, Shrewsbury have lost just once in their last six competitive fixtures. Nonetheless, they still possess worse odds than their opponents, at 27/10 (3.70) – a 27% chance of win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Who will claim bragging rights this time?
Northampton and Shrewsbury have won two matches apiece across their last five H2Hs, with their only draw in that span arriving in December 2024.
England League 1 21/04/25
Northampton
Shrewsbury
England League 1 29/12/24
Shrewsbury
Northampton
England League 1 27/01/24
Northampton
Shrewsbury
England League 1 07/10/23
Shrewsbury
Northampton
England League 1 02/04/21
Northampton
Shrewsbury
Northampton preview: Already qualified
Having already qualified for the Round of 32, Nolan is bound to rotate his starting eleven, with no new injuries or suspensions to deal with.
Predicted lineup: Burge (GK), McCarthy, Willis, Thorniley, Burroughs, McGeehan, Fornah, Perkins, Jacobs, Vale & Swyer
Last five matches:
- Northampton 2-1 Mansfield (League One)
- Oldham 3-1 Northampton (FA Cup)
- Northampton 0-1 Luton (League One)
- Reading 1-0 Northampton (League One)
- Doncaster 1-2 Northampton (League One)
Shrewsbury preview: Fully fit
Appleton has a fully fit squad traveling to Northampton for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Brook (GK), Anderson, Stubbs, Boyle, Kabia, Sang, England, Benning, McDermott, Marquis & Scully
Last five matches:
- Crewe 3-1 Shrewsbury (League Two)
- South Shields 1-3 Shrewsbury (FA Cup)
- Oldham 2-2 Shrewsbury (League Two)
- Shrewsbury 1-0 Crawley (League Two)
- Shrewsbury 2-0 Cambridge (League Two)
Player to watch: Kamarai Swyer
Northampton midfield engine Kamarai Swyer has been effective for Nolan and co. this season. With two goals in the EFL Trophy this season, one each against Walsall and Chelsea U21, Swyer is in line to find the back of the net for the third time in as many games.