Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury Town: match statistics
Accrington Stanley is in significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts have an impressive home record with 53% wins and only 27% losses, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.87. Shrewsbury Town performs very poorly away from home, losing as many as 73% of matches and conceding an average of 2.27 goals, with just 7% wins. The visitors' away form is disastrous - a streak of lllwlddlldlllll highlights major issues with scoring away from home. Furthermore, a goal difference of -22 for Shrewsbury away compared to +7 for Accrington at home, coupled with the hosts' higher xG (1.59 vs 1.16), points to a clear advantage for the Stanley side.
Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Accrington Stanley played against Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Accrington Stanley has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Shrewsbury Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Accrington Stanley scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.00. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.91 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Accrington Stanley's games and 47% of Shrewsbury Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 47%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Accrington Stanley has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.27 per game. Accrington Stanley takes 12.8 shots per game, while Shrewsbury Town takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Accrington Stanley's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Shrewsbury Town, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Accrington Stanley is in significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts have an impressive home record with 53% wins and only 27% losses, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.87. Shrewsbury Town performs very poorly away from home, losing as many as 73% of matches and conceding an average of 2.27 goals, with just 7% wins. The visitors' away form is disastrous - a streak of lllwlddlldlllll highlights major issues with scoring away from home. Furthermore, a goal difference of -22 for Shrewsbury away compared to +7 for Accrington at home, coupled with the hosts' higher xG (1.59 vs 1.16), points to a clear advantage for the Stanley side.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Accrington Stanley | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Accrington Stanley is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 2 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Accrington Stanley is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 0.91 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Accrington Stanley is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Accrington Stanley · 1.59 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Accrington Stanley scores in 68% of games (21 of 31 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 meczów).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 63% of games (20 of 32 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
Over / Under - Shrewsbury Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Accrington Stanley is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - Accrington Stanley · 0.88 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Accrington Stanley
Shrewsbury Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Accrington Stanley | Liga | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.16 | 2.57 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Accrington Stanley's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Shrewsbury Town. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Accrington Stanley 0:2 Shrewsbury Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury Town?
Accrington Stanley score 1.16 goals per game on average and Shrewsbury Town 0.91. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Accrington Stanley's matches and 47% of Shrewsbury Town's.
What form are Accrington Stanley and Shrewsbury Town in?
Over the last 5 games Accrington Stanley have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Shrewsbury Town 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Accrington Stanley vs Shrewsbury Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.