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Shrewsbury vs Cheltenham

18 December 2021 at 15:00Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Referee: A. Kitchen

Match Summary

Shrewsbury defeated Cheltenham 3:1. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2011

Shrewsbury vs Cheltenham Head to Head Results· 11

Shrewsbury and Cheltenham have met 11 times — Shrewsbury won 4, Cheltenham won 6, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Cheltenham leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (9 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (27%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (27%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cheltenham are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
22 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/11 · 27%
Over 2.5
3/11 · 27%

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Highest-scoring game: 31 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Shrewsbury have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Cheltenham show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Cheltenham dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
0
6 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Shrewsbury.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

26 Dec 202323/242.22/3.29/3.32
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5 Aug 202323/242.28/3.23/3.14
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29 Dec 202222/231.92/3.30/4.45
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1 Oct 202222/232.77/3.15/2.68
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18 Dec 202121/222.39/3.27/2.99
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20 Nov 202121/222.47/3.20/2.95
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 41.8%Draw 30.5%Away 33.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.373.102.96
Max2.413.423.00
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market39.7%28.0%32.3%
Public market39.9%28.6%31.5%

Shrewsbury vs Cheltenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Shrewsbury
Result vs. Market: Shrewsbury (42%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ShrewsburyHalf-time:11Cheltenham
9Shots26
5Shots on target9

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Shrewsbury

W 158D 148L 234
Over 2.543
Goals scored569

Away Record: Cheltenham

W 76D 70L 130
Over 2.548
Goals scored294

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026