Shrewsbury Town face a must-win EFL Trophy group game against Stockport County at New Meadow on Tuesday evening. The match kicks off at 7pm local time with the hosts seeking their first points in the competition this season.
Shrewsbury enter the fixture with mixed league form, sitting 14th in League Two with 11 points from nine games. Their recent results include a 2-1 away win at Grimsby last Friday, a 2-2 home draw with Colchester, and a 1-0 loss at Tranmere.
Current form and standings
In the EFL Trophy Northern Group B, Stockport County lead with three points while Shrewsbury are bottom with zero. The historical record favours the visitors, who have won the last three meetings between the sides. Stockport won 1-0 in the EFL Trophy in October 2022, 1-0 in a League One fixture in January 2025, and 2-0 at New Meadow in League Two just over a year ago.
Team news and lineups
Both teams are expected to field strong sides. Shrewsbury's last starting XI, a 3-4-1-2 used in the win at Grimsby, featured William Michael Brook in goal with a back three of S. Stubbs, W. Boyle and J. Ruffels. Stockport's most recent lineup was a 3-4-3 formation. The full squad details for Shrewsbury are available online.
Shrewsbury's next match is a League Two home game against 20th-placed Exeter City on Saturday.
