This cross border derby hasn’t been played since 2008, but there is still a fierce rivalry between Wrexham and Shrewsbury that dates back to the 1960s. The last time the clubs met, Shrewsbury ran out 3-0 winners, but this match promises to be much closer.
Wrexham have started the season unbeaten, with three wins and a draw to their name. They have also kept three clean sheets, only conceding in their 3-2 win over Wycombe Wanderers on the opening day. They are in a very strong position to challenge at the top of the league come May, but it is still too early to make any bold predictions about a League One title. With Paul Mullin’s recent return, we could see even more goals from the Welsh side, who have scored eight in four games this season.
Shrewsbury’s start to the season has been a lot worse than that of their cross border rivals. They have just one win to their name and three defeats. Their only victory came last weekend, when they beat Leyton Orient 3-0 at home. The Shrews will be hoping to avoid relegation this season, but it looks as if they’ll be in and around the conversation at the end of the campaign.
The hosts will most likely be too strong for the visitors this weekend and there is always a chance that this could end up being an embarrassing defeat for the Shrews. In seven games in all competitions so far this season, they have conceded 13 times and only kept one clean sheet.
Our team of experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Wrexham to win and Over 1.5 goals. With 8/11 odds on Ladbrokes, a £10 bet could see potential returns of £17.27.
The match kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday 7th September. Coverage is available on Sky Sports+.
Wrexham: A. Okonkwo, R. Barnett, M. Cleworth, E. O’Connell, T. O’Connor, J. McClean, A. Cannon, G. Dobson, E. Lee, O. Palmer, J. Marriott
Shrewsbury: T. Savin, L. Hoole, M. Feeney, A. Nsiala, M. Benning, A. Gilliead, T. Perry, T. O’Reilly, L. Castledine, J. Shipley, G. Lloyd
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