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Northampton vs Shrewsbury

England England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 Sixfields Stadium, Northampton
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Match Events

23'
Anderson T.
27'
Swyer K.
29' Event
Swyer K.
Assist: Perkins J.

AI Match Summary

Northampton in this EFL Trophy 2025/2026 tie, finishing 2-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Northampton
44%
Draws
20%
Shrewsbury
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Northampton haven't matched Shrewsbury's recent run of results.
  • 44% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Shrewsbury arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Northampton, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Northampton Clean Sheet 14%
Shrewsbury Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Northampton Shrewsbury
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 5 12
Draws 5 5
Losses 20 14
Goals Scored 1 1
Goals Conceded 2.25 0.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.25 0.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Nov 11, 2025 EFL Trophy
Northampton vs Shrewsbury
2:1
Apr 21, 2025 League One
Northampton vs Shrewsbury
4:1
Dec 29, 2024 League One
Shrewsbury vs Northampton
1:1
Jan 27, 2024 League One
Northampton vs Shrewsbury
0:2
Oct 7, 2023 League One
Shrewsbury vs Northampton
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Northampton Compare

Top Goalscorer Swyer K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader McCarthy C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Shrewsbury Compare

Top Goalscorer McDermott T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Northampton 35 / 100
Shrewsbury 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Northampton Shrewsbury

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SHR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Northampton scored in 60% of their last 30 outings.

Shrewsbury let in goals in 68% of their last 31 matches.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Northampton has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Northampton VS Shrewsbury
1 Goals Scored 1
2.25 Goals Conceded 0.5
75% Over 1.5 25%
75% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Northampton

(Home)
28 Jul
Cambridge Utd
0 : 0
Northampton
22 Jul
Southend
1 : 3
Northampton
18 Jul
Northampton
0 : 0
Coventry
11 Jul
Leicester
3 : 0
Northampton
02 May
Northampton
2 : 3
Plymouth
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Shrewsbury

(Away)
28 Jul
Hereford
1 : 1
Shrewsbury
25 Jul
Shrewsbury
1 : 4
West Brom
21 Jul
Shrewsbury
1 : 0
Everton U21
19 Jul
Shrewsbury
4 : 0
Isle of Man
17 Jul
Radcliffe
1 : 0
Shrewsbury
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
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League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
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League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
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League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
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League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)