FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town preview

Last updated : 02 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Stags are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 6 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was just last season, in October 2005, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 05 AugShrewsbury Tn.2 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Tue 17 JanShrewsbury Tn.0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Fri 07 OctMansfield Town4-0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 MarMansfield Town1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 18 DecShrewsbury Tn.0 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 23 FebShrewsbury Tn.3 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2001/2002Fri 14 SepMansfield Town2 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Stags in those games, with 5 conceded.

Shrewsbury Tn. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 29 matches. Shrewsbury Tn. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 37 points from their 27 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town631213710
Shrewsbury Tn.6222878

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Stags. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Shrewsbury Tn.No win in the 3 most recent games.