Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town: match statistics
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rochdale played against Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 1, 2026. Venue: Crown Oil Arena. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Rochdale has 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Shrewsbury Town has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rochdale scores 0.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.67 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Rochdale's games and 33% of Shrewsbury Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shrewsbury Town has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 0.86 per game. Rochdale takes 7.3 shots per game, while Shrewsbury Town takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rochdale leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rochdale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Shrewsbury Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Rochdale hold a slight edge based on recent form: they have picked up 2 points from their last five matches, compared with just 1 for Shrewsbury Town. The hosts have scored 5 goals during this period, compared with 3 for their opponents, and also average 1 goal per match at home. Shrewsbury have yet to score away from home and have failed to find the net in 100% of their matches, despite creating chances worth an average of 1.79 xG and registering 15 shots. Both defenses are prone to errors, with each conceding an average of 2 goals per match, but Rochdale have conceded 11 goals in their last five outings, while the visitors have allowed as many as 14. Rochdale’s superior efficiency and Shrewsbury’s problems with finishing support a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - No is the stronger signal, primarily due to Shrewsbury’s limited attacking efficiency: the visitors have failed to score a single goal in the available season data, while averaging just 0.6 goals across their last 5 matches. Their combined record from the last five games stands at 3 goals scored and 14 conceded, while their latest attacking xG is 1.20, indicating that the volume of chances has not translated into regular goals. Rochdale are also unconvincing in attack, averaging 1.0 goal and an xG of 0.95 across their last five appearances, although the visitors’ weak defense, conceding an average of 2.8 goals, gives the hosts a good chance of scoring. Both teams recorded BTTS in 60% of their last five matches, but this is a limited sample, while the league’s season-long rate stands at just 46%. The most likely scenario is therefore one in which Rochdale capitalise on their opponents’ defensive problems, but Shrewsbury once again fail to find the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as Rochdale conceded an average of 2.2 goals in their last five matches, while Shrewsbury conceded as many as 2.8. During this period, both teams allowed their opponents chances worth 1.79 and 1.58 xG respectively, which supports the prospect of at least two goals. Shrewsbury also created significantly more than Rochdale, averaging 1.20 xG and 5 shots on target compared with the home side’s 0.95 xG and 1 shot on target. Over 2.5 goals is also possible, having landed in 80% of Rochdale’s last five matches and 60% of Shrewsbury’s games. However, the visitors’ lower efficiency, with an average of just 0.6 goals scored, reduces confidence in the higher line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw is the most likely outcome, after which Shrewsbury Town should turn the match in their favor. In their last five matches, Rochdale have scored just 0.2 goals before the break, compared with 0.4 for Shrewsbury, while both teams have frequently been behind after 45 minutes—80% and 60% of matches respectively. However, the visitors show greater attacking potential in the match data, averaging 1.79 xG and 5 shots on target, compared with Rochdale’s 1.01 xG and 1 shot on target. The hosts’ defense allows opponents an average of 1.59 xG and has conceded 2.2 goals per match across their last five fixtures, which supports a Shrewsbury win after the break. Both teams are in poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches, so the scenario of a draw at half-time is safer than the visitors taking the lead from the outset.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Rochdale | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 0.25 |
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.
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.
Shrewsbury Town is 103% better for: goals scored per game.
0.33 goals / game - Rochdale · 0.67 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.67 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town
Rochdale scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 games), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
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 - Rochdale
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.
Shrewsbury Town is 103% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Rochdale · 0.67 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rochdale - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
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 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Rochdale
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
| Rochdale | Liga | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Rochdale 3:0 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 Rochdale vs Shrewsbury Town?
Rochdale score 0.33 goals per game on average and Shrewsbury Town 0.67. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Rochdale's matches and 33% of Shrewsbury Town's.
What form are Rochdale and Shrewsbury Town in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 0-0-3 record (0.00 points per game) and Shrewsbury Town 1-0-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale 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.