Shrewsbury – Bristol Rovers

Shrewsbury host a tough Bristol Rovers test, with the home side sitting 18th on six points after two wins and four defeats, scoring just four goals while conceding ten. Bristol Rovers, meanwhile, sit second in the table on 12 points from four victories, boasting a +4 goal difference after netting 12 and letting in eight. The gap between the clubs is stark, not only in points but also in recent form, as Shrewsbury have failed to pick up any draws while Rovers have remained unbeaten in their last six league outings. Historically the two have rarely met this season, making the encounter a crucial opportunity for the struggling Shrewsbury to close the gap and for Rovers to cement their chase for the top.