Exeter City – Shrewsbury

Exeter City host Shrewsbury in what could be a decisive clash for both sides in the lower half of the table. Exeter sit 19th with just five points from six games – a solitary win, two draws and three defeats, and a modest goal difference of minus one (4‑5). Shrewsbury sit just above them in 18th place, having collected six points from two victories and four losses, but their defensive frailties are evident in a –6 goal difference (4‑10). The two teams have already exchanged blows this season, and a win for either side would tighten the battle to avoid the relegation zone. With both clubs desperate for points, the match promises a tense, hard‑fought encounter at St James Park.