History of the Shrewsbury Town v Brentford fixture
Brentford pack their bags to visit Shrewsbury Town at New Meadow on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 23 games played, Bees have recorded 6 wins, and Shrewsbury Town have come away with 11 victories.
The previous match played between the two at New Meadow was more than three years back, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 02 Oct | Brentford | 0 - 0 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 31 Jan | Shrewsbury Tn. | 1 - 3 | Brentford | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Oct | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 09 Feb | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Jan | Shrewsbury Tn. | 0 - 1 | Brentford | League Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 13 Mar | Brentford | 0 - 0 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 07 Nov | Shrewsbury Tn. | 2 - 0 | Brentford | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Shrewsbury Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Brentford however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Bees, and 8 goals against.
Shrewsbury Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 24 matches.
Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 23 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Town | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Brentford | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Bees have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from New Meadow with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Town | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Brentford | 4 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here