Shrewsbury – Rochdale

Shrewsbury host Rochdale in what promises to be a decisive clash at the New Meadow, with the home side perched in 18th place on six points after two wins and four defeats, having scored four and conceded ten. Rochdale sit just two points above the drop zone in 24th, their lone victory and a draw yielding four points, while their goal tally sits at five for and ten against. Both teams will be desperate to close the gap to safety, and a win for Shrewsbury would lift them three places and give them a breathing‑room cushion, whereas a victory for Rochdale could catapult them out of the relegation zone. The recent head‑to‑head record offers little comfort, as the two clubs have yet to establish a clear dominance, leaving the outcome entirely up to the performance on the day.