Struggling Sides Set for St James Park Showdown: Exeter vs Shrewsbury

Exeter

Shrewsbury
League One
Kickoff:
08 Mar 2025
Battle of the Bottom-Half as Grecians Host Shrews
League One action returns to St James Park this Saturday as Exeter City welcome Shrewsbury Town in what's shaping up to be a crucial clash for both sides. Gary Caldwell's Grecians are desperate to turn around their troubling form, having managed just one win in their last eight matches. Things haven't been much brighter for Gareth Ainsworth's Shrewsbury outfit either, with only two victories in their previous ten outings.Both teams find themselves looking nervously over their shoulders in the League One table. Exeter's home form has been particularly concerning – they've failed to win any of their last four matches on their own turf, shipping a whopping 16 goals in the process. Yikes! The Shrews haven't exactly been road warriors themselves, grabbing just one win from their last five away days.Remember the reverse fixture back in October? Exeter actually came away from Shrewsbury with a surprising 2-0 victory – one of the few bright spots in what's been a challenging campaign for the Grecians.

Recent Form Suggests Goals Might Be at a Premium
Don't expect a goal-fest this weekend, folks. These two sides haven't exactly been lighting up scoreboards lately. Exeter have managed 10 goals in their last eight matches while conceding 23. That's leaking goals at an alarming rate! Shrewsbury's record isn't much better, with just 8 goals scored and 13 conceded in their last 10 outings. They've been particularly toothless on the road, netting only 4 times in their last 5 away fixtures.Both teams have had their moments, though. Exeter snatched a valuable 1-0 win at Cambridge last month, while Shrewsbury pulled off an impressive 2-1 victory at Rotherham in early February. Can either side rediscover that winning formula on Saturday?
Historic Rivalry Evenly Matched
The head-to-head record between these clubs makes for interesting reading. In their previous encounters, Shrewsbury holds a slight edge with 4 wins to Exeter's 3, with 3 draws completing the picture. The goal tally is similarly close – Shrewsbury have notched 13 to Exeter's 12 across these meetings.But momentum might just be with the home side. Despite their struggles, Exeter took all three points in the season's earlier meeting at Shrewsbury. Could that psychological edge make a difference?Exeter also showed some fighting spirit recently, grabbing a late equalizer against Northampton Town to secure a point at St James Park. That kind of resolve could prove crucial in what's likely to be a tight contest.

Saturday Showdown Set to be Closely Contested
The bookmakers have Exeter as slight favorites with a 40.2% chance of victory, compared to Shrewsbury's 29.9%. The odds of a draw? Also sitting at 29.9%. But hey, when have football matches ever followed the script? League One has been wildly unpredictable this season. These are two teams desperate for points, and that often makes for compelling viewing.With Exeter's leaky defense facing Shrewsbury's goal-shy attack, something's gotta give. Will Caldwell's men finally give their home supporters something to cheer about? Can Ainsworth inspire his Shrews to a crucial away victory? It's all set up for a fascinating encounter at St James Park.
Exeter vs Shrewsbury Live Stream & TV Stations
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Author:
Jackson Hayes
Published at: 06 Mar 2025

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