Shrewsbury Town vs Harrogate Town: match statistics
A clash between two bottom-table teams promises to be an extremely tight duel. Shrewsbury Town sits in 22nd place and is enduring a catastrophic run – five consecutive defeats without scoring a single goal in the last five matches. Harrogate Town in 23rd position performs slightly better with one point in the last five games. The hosts have a minimal advantage in xG stats (1.30 vs 0.95) and better scoring consistency at home (83% of matches with a goal scored vs 77% for the visitors). Both teams are characterized by poor defense and a similar playing style with 44% possession. Given the desperate relegation battle, the dismal form of both squads, and the history of mutual draws in the hosts' recent home games, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
Shrewsbury Town vs Harrogate Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shrewsbury Town played against Harrogate Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Shrewsbury Town has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Harrogate Town has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Shrewsbury Town scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.71. Harrogate Town scores 0.76 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Shrewsbury Town's games and 44% of Harrogate Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 32%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shrewsbury Town has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.13 per game. Shrewsbury Town takes 11.4 shots per game, while Harrogate Town takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.42 goals per game after halftime. Harrogate Town leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shrewsbury Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Harrogate Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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, 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
A clash between two bottom-table teams promises to be an extremely tight duel. Shrewsbury Town sits in 22nd place and is enduring a catastrophic run – five consecutive defeats without scoring a single goal in the last five matches. Harrogate Town in 23rd position performs slightly better with one point in the last five games. The hosts have a minimal advantage in xG stats (1.30 vs 0.95) and better scoring consistency at home (83% of matches with a goal scored vs 77% for the visitors). Both teams are characterized by poor defense and a similar playing style with 44% possession. Given the desperate relegation battle, the dismal form of both squads, and the history of mutual draws in the hosts' recent home games, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
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 | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 16% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 0.76 goals / game - Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.6 goals / game - Harrogate Town
Shrewsbury Town scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Harrogate Town keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Harrogate Town scores in 60% of games (15 of 25 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - Harrogate 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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town · 0.8 pts / game - Harrogate Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Harrogate Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 16%. 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 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Harrogate 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
| Shrewsbury Town | Liga | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.58 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | • 76% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Harrogate Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shrewsbury Town vs Harrogate Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Shrewsbury Town 1:0 Harrogate Town. 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 Harrogate Town?
Shrewsbury Town score 0.88 goals per game on average and Harrogate Town 0.76. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Shrewsbury Town's matches and 44% of Harrogate Town's.
What form are Shrewsbury Town and Harrogate Town in?
Over the last 5 games Shrewsbury Town have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Harrogate Town 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shrewsbury Town vs Harrogate Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shrewsbury Town vs Harrogate Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.