Shrewsbury Town vs Walsall – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
28/02/2026 at 07:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 35
  • Referee: Eley R. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.381.02
Ball possession
52%48%
Total shots
1311
Shots on target
44
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
82
Passes
64% (197/310)64% (183/286)
Yellow cards
11
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.381.02
xG on target (xGOT)
1.161.78
Total shots
1311
Shots on target
44
Shots off target
75
Blocked shots
22
Shots inside the box
87
Shots outside the box
54
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
82
Touches in opposition box
1725
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
50
Free kicks
1112
Passes
64% (197/310)64% (183/286)
Long passes
28% (19/67)34% (23/68)
Passes in final third
44% (41/94)50% (57/115)
Crosses
18% (3/17)31% (5/16)
Expected assists (xA)
0.711.10
Throw ins
2736
Fouls
1211
Tackles
65% (11/17)50% (4/8)
Duels won
5853
Clearances
5442
Interceptions
36
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
23
xGOT faced
1.781.16
Goals prevented
-0.220.16

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 28', 0 - 1, Farquharson P. , Pressley A. (A),
  • 45+3', Hoole L. , Stubbs S. ,
  • 45+6', 1 - 1, Morgan I. ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 60', Lloyd G. , Samuel-Ogunsuyi T. ,
  • 60', Clucas S. , McDermott T. ,
  • 61', Boyle W. 🟨,
  • 62', 1 - 2, Farquharson P. ,
  • 68', Perry T. , Freeman N. ,
  • 68', Benning M. , Kabia I. ,
  • 69', Kanu D. , Adomah A. ,
  • 82', Lakin C. , Clarke C. ,
  • 83', Pressley A. , Matt J. ,
  • 85', Hornby S. 🟨,
  • 90+2', Ruffels J. 🟥,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Shrewsbury Town
40.5%
Draw
30.7%
Walsall
28.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
33.4% 30.2% 36.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

33.4% 30.2% 36.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Shrewsbury Town has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Shrewsbury Town's performance.
  • Walsall has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Walsall might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Shrewsbury Town than the current prediction. (-7.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Shrewsbury Town that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Walsall than the current prediction. (+7.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Walsall could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Shrewsbury Town - Walsall Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.32
    (2.78)
    3.04
    (3.07)
    3.23
    (2.55)
    7%
    (7.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Shrewsbury Town - Walsall?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Shrewsbury (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Shrewsbury Town will win (8 of 10 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 55.21%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 17 and 10).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shrewsbury won 1.
    • Shrewsbury is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Walsall's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Shrewsbury may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Shrewsbury is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Shrewsbury: Ihionvien B. (Inactive) Marquis J. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Walsall: Hollman J. (Inactive) Williams H. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    • There are questionable in Shrewsbury: Scully A. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Walsall: Matt J. (Inactive) Roofe K. (Inactive) Weir E. (Inactive)
    • We predict that Shrewsbury will win today's game, with odds of 2.28.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Shrewsbury won 4 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:31. (average 1:1.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Shrewsbury won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.1:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Shrewsbury Town - Walsall were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Walsall - Shrewsbury Town 1:1
    02.09.2025 Shrewsbury Town - Walsall 1:3
    12.11.2024 Walsall - Shrewsbury Town 3:0
    14.11.2023 Shrewsbury Town - Walsall 3:2
    Latest results of Shrewsbury Town
    Latest results of Walsall
    18.02.2026 Grimsby Town - Walsall 2:2
    07.02.2026 Walsall - Barnet 1:3
    03.02.2026 Bristol Rovers - Walsall 2:0
    31.01.2026 Chesterfield - Walsall 2:2
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    12Colchester4618121662:491366
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    16Accrington4614112147:58-1153
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    18Cheltenham4614102253:79-2652
    19Shrewsbury4613102342:69-2749
    20Newport461272748:77-2943
    21Tranmere4610112554:79-2541
    22Crawley468162244:68-2440
    23Harrogate461092739:68-2939
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          Relegation ~ National League

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