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
Key match information
Cambridge United played Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 27 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Cambridge United: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Shrewsbury Town: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cambridge United scores 1.31 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.88 and concedes 1.77. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cambridge United 50%, Shrewsbury Town 50%. Over 2.5: Cambridge United 31%, Shrewsbury Town 50%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Cambridge United has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.28. Cambridge United: 11.0 shots per match, Shrewsbury Town: 11.8.
Match halves
Cambridge United: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.73. Shrewsbury Town: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
Cambridge United: 31-45+ (9 goals). Shrewsbury Town: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cambridge United is 333% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Cambridge United · 0.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.31 goals / match - Cambridge United · 0.88 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Cambridge United is 108% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.85 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.77 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Cambridge United scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cambridge United
Over / Under - Shrewsbury Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cambridge United · 0.88 pts / match - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cambridge United
Shrewsbury Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Cambridge United 0 - 0 - 1 Shrewsbury Town. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.