0 : 2
  • 04 January 2025, Leyton Orient vs Shrewsbury Town, 1-0, Lose
  • 01 January 2025, Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Town, 1-1, Draw
  • 29 December 2024, Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town, 1-1, Draw
  • 26 December 2024, Shrewsbury Town vs Lincoln City, 1-0, Win
  • 21 December 2024, Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town, 2-2, Draw
Shrewsbury Town
Home
  • 04 January 2025, Wycombe Wanderers vs Blackpool, 1-1, Draw
  • 01 January 2025, Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Town, 1-1, Draw
  • 29 December 2024, Birmingham City vs Blackpool, 0-0, Draw
  • 26 December 2024, Wrexham FC vs Blackpool, 2-1, Lose
  • 21 December 2024, Blackpool vs Stevenage, 0-0, Draw
Blackpool
Away
League One
League One, England

In the League One encounter on the 2nd of March, 2024, tensions were high as Shrewsbury Town played on their pitch against Blackpool. Ultimately, Blackpool emerged as the victors with a shutout score of 2-0 over Shrewsbury Town, a performance decisively driven by their offensively aggressive play and effective utilization of set pieces.

Blackpool’s dominance was exhibited early in the match, with their opening goal scored at the 42:35 mark of the first half. This early lead set the pace and tone for the match. The away team's second goal, struck near the beginning of the closing half at 1:23:51, virtually sealed the match in their favour. Shrewsbury Town, despite their efforts, were unable to pierce the away team’s solid defence.

The match data indicates that Blackpool made significant use of set pieces as a strategic offensive tool. With six corner kicks to Shrewsbury’s four, it is evident that Blackpool was assertive in their attacking plays, forcing Shrewsbury Town on the back foot. Despite both teams being flagged offside an equal number of times (twice each), Blackpool appeared to pose a constant threat to Shrewbury Town's defence.

A contributing factor to Shrewsbury's loss may lie in their discipline. They conceded 14 fouls, twice as many as Blackpool, earning themselves two yellow cards—one in each half. The increased fouling may suggest that the home team was reacting, rather than proactively controlling the game. This level of indiscipline often results in loss of ball possession, providing the opponent with more opportunities to score.

On the defensive end, both teams kept their cool in terms of serious offences, as shown by the absence of red cards. Blackpool, with the lesser seven fouls, maintained more discipline, further helping them control the game's flow.

In terms of teamwork and performance, Blackpool clearly dominated the game. Their effective scoring coupled with disciplined gameplay helped them hold their ground, keeping Shrewsbury Town at bay throughout the match. The home team, on the other hand, could not convert their opportunities into goals, failing to make the cut on the day.

To conclude, Blackpool's strategic use of set pieces, disciplined play, and their ability to capitalize on the mistakes and indiscipline of Shrewsbury Town were the decisive factors in this away victory. Though Shrewsbury put in their efforts, the lack of goal conversions and high foul rate played a prominent role in their defeat.

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Form Guide

Lose1-0Leyton Orient vs Shrewsbury Town
Draw1-1Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Town
Draw1-1Shrewsbury Town vs Northampton Town
Win1-0Shrewsbury Town vs Lincoln City
Draw2-2Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:5
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Shrewsbury Town has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:5, scoring 1 goals average
Draw1-1Wycombe Wanderers vs Blackpool
Draw1-1Blackpool vs Shrewsbury Town
Draw0-0Birmingham City vs Blackpool
Lose2-1Wrexham FC vs Blackpool
Draw0-0Blackpool vs Stevenage
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
3:4
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Blackpool has lost one matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:4, scoring 0.6 goals average

Shrewsbury Town H2H Blackpool

Away gameShrewsbury Town11BlackpoolHome gameLeague One
Home gameShrewsbury Town12BlackpoolAway gameLeague One
Home gameShrewsbury Town02BlackpoolAway gameLeague One
Away gameShrewsbury Town04BlackpoolHome gameLeague One
Away gameShrewsbury Town10BlackpoolHome gameLeague One
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
3:9
GOALS / MATCH
0.60
  • Shrewsbury Town lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 3:9; average goals per match – 0.60
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