Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town: match statistics
Cambridge United presents impressive home form with 69% of matches won at home and a +13 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 meetings, scoring 11 goals, confirming their offensive efficiency. Shrewsbury Town is in a difficult situation, sitting in 21st place in the table with just 8% wins away and a catastrophic goal difference of -19 in away matches. The visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, conceding as many as 15 goals, which highlights serious defensive problems. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.53 vs 1.17), and the difference in quality of play and form between the two teams is distinct. Considering all these factors, a decisive victory for Cambridge United is the most probable scenario for this meeting.
Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United played against Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 27, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Shrewsbury Town has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 0.85. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.88 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cambridge United's games and 50% of Shrewsbury Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cambridge United has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.28 per game. Cambridge United takes 11.0 shots per game, while Shrewsbury Town takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Shrewsbury Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Cambridge United presents impressive home form with 69% of matches won at home and a +13 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 meetings, scoring 11 goals, confirming their offensive efficiency. Shrewsbury Town is in a difficult situation, sitting in 21st place in the table with just 8% wins away and a catastrophic goal difference of -19 in away matches. The visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, conceding as many as 15 goals, which highlights serious defensive problems. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.53 vs 1.17), and the difference in quality of play and form between the two teams is distinct. Considering all these factors, a decisive victory for Cambridge United is the most probable scenario for this meeting.
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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
| Cambridge United | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.29 |
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.
Cambridge United is 333% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Cambridge United · 0.6 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.
Cambridge United is 49% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Cambridge United · 0.88 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Cambridge United is 108% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.85 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.77 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Cambridge United scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
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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 - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Cambridge United · 0.88 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). 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
Cambridge United
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
| Cambridge United | Liga | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.63 | • 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | • 77% |
^ 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
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 Cambridge United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Shrewsbury Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 1:0 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 Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town?
Cambridge United score 1.31 goals per game on average and Shrewsbury Town 0.88. The EFL League Two average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cambridge United's matches and 50% of Shrewsbury Town's.
What form are Cambridge United and Shrewsbury Town in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Shrewsbury Town 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town?
The statistical background for Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.