Shrewsbury – Cheltenham

Shrewsbury host Cheltenham in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the home side languishing in 18th place on six points from two wins and four defeats, their goal tally a modest four for and ten against. Cheltenham arrive in the town sitting fourth, having amassed eleven points from three victories, two draws and a single loss, and boasting a positive goal difference of +3 after scoring 13 and conceding 10. The gap between the clubs is evident not just in the table but also in recent form, as Shrewsbury have yet to secure a point in their last four outings while Cheltenham have been unbeaten in five. Historically the two have met sparingly this season, and the odds heavily favour the higher‑placed visitors to extend their push for a top‑four finish.