Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow: match statistics
The match between Shrewsbury Town and Barrow promises to be a tight clash between two teams from the lower regions of the table. Shrewsbury Town sits in 22nd place but performs solidly in home matches with 50% clean sheets and a -4 goal difference, while Barrow in 21st position has much weaker away form with a matching -4 balance but only 13% clean sheets. The hosts have the xG advantage in home matches (1.35 vs 1.31), suggesting better quality in created chances, whereas Barrow converts their opportunities more effectively with an 11% shot conversion rate. The key factor is Barrow's dreadful run - five consecutive defeats and zero points in the last five matches, contrasting with Shrewsbury's single victory in that period. Given the weak offense of both teams, high probability of inefficiency, and balanced sporting level, a draw seems the most probable result of this meeting.
Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shrewsbury Town played against Barrow in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 10, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Shrewsbury Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Barrow has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shrewsbury Town scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.69. Barrow scores 1.04 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Shrewsbury Town's games and 61% of Barrow's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 64%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barrow has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.25 per game. Shrewsbury Town takes 11.5 shots per game, while Barrow takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Barrow leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shrewsbury Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Barrow, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 54% 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, 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
The match between Shrewsbury Town and Barrow promises to be a tight clash between two teams from the lower regions of the table. Shrewsbury Town sits in 22nd place but performs solidly in home matches with 50% clean sheets and a -4 goal difference, while Barrow in 21st position has much weaker away form with a matching -4 balance but only 13% clean sheets. The hosts have the xG advantage in home matches (1.35 vs 1.31), suggesting better quality in created chances, whereas Barrow converts their opportunities more effectively with an 11% shot conversion rate. The key factor is Barrow's dreadful run - five consecutive defeats and zero points in the last five matches, contrasting with Shrewsbury's single victory in that period. Given the weak offense of both teams, high probability of inefficiency, and balanced sporting level, a draw seems the most probable result of this meeting.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Shrewsbury Town | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
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.
Barrow is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
0.79 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.04 goals / game - Barrow
Barrow is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.57 goals / game - Barrow
Shrewsbury Town scores in 59% of games (17 of 29 meczów), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 meczów).
Barrow scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Shrewsbury Town
Over / Under - Barrow
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.
Barrow is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.07 pts / game - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 17%. 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.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Shrewsbury Town
Barrow
* 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
| Shrewsbury Town | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.48 | 2.61 | • 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 69% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Shrewsbury Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Barrow. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow?
The EFL League Two match finished Shrewsbury Town 2:1 Barrow. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow?
Shrewsbury Town score 0.79 goals per game on average and Barrow 1.04. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Shrewsbury Town's matches and 61% of Barrow's.
What form are Shrewsbury Town and Barrow in?
Over the last 5 games Shrewsbury Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Barrow 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow?
The statistical background for Shrewsbury Town vs Barrow — 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.