A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Ipswich Town fans are optimistic that the difference between 3rd and Shrewsbury Town's 22nd place in the table will show on the pitch.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Ipswich Town form and stats
The story so far in the League One for Ipswich Town, who have the fewest conceded goals (0) at home in League One, at their home stadium (Portman Road Stadium) is 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats.
No payout for Ipswich Town in their previous match, an away game at Crawley Town that ended in defeat 0-2. Preceding that match was a FA Cup defeat to Portsmouth (after extra-time) (2-3).
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Ipswich have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found ten games) they have won seven times, drawn three and lost zero.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Ipswich Town, as the League One home game vs Hull City is only three days away.
A decent goal production from Ipswich in their home games so far, with 8 goals from 5 league matches. Defensively Ipswich have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (0 in 5 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Shrewsbury Town form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their League One travels is 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Shrewsbury Town are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Shrewsbury played 3-3 against Swindon Town in their previous match. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Crewe Alexandra at their stadium, the result 4-3.
Drawing 3-3 against Swindon Town after 90 minutes last time out was very disappointing after leading the match 2-0. Their manager S. Ricketts needs to evaluate why the team couldn't defend their result. A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Shrewsbury, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?
Shrewsbury are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is one win, four draws and four defeats. From a total of nine matches.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The League One trip to Milton Keynes Dons.
The attacking power of Shrewsbury when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 5 league matches away. Shrewsbury Town have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Ipswich Town-Shrewsbury Town H2H statistics last two meetings regardless of arena: Ipswich Town one win, Shrewsbury Town zero wins, one draw. two of these two matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  G. Edwards 5 goals | T. Bishop 4 goals | J. Nolan 2 goals |
Ipswich Town missing players
Shrewsbury Town missing players
| Ipswich Town | Shrewsbury Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | Conceded | C | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 80% | 91% |
| 73% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 40% | 64% |
| 27% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 20% | 36% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 20% | 18% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 20% | 18% |
| 36% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 40% | 64% |
| 55% | 100% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | 18% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 40% | 27% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 1.8 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 115 | 67 | 32 | Total Shots | T S | 29 | 40 | 125 |
| 51 | 29 | 13 | Shots on Target | S O | 5 | 7 | 28 |
| 33% | 28% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 43% | 36% |
- Ipswich Town has the fewest conceded goals (0) at home in League One
- Ipswich Town has the most clean sheets (5) at home in League One
- Ipswich Town have not yet conceded a single goal in all their home games.
- Ipswich Town have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Ipswich Town have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Shrewsbury Town have scored away.
- Ipswich Town have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Ipswich Town have won all their matches at home so far.
- Ipswich Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Shrewsbury Town have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Peterborough United | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | Hull City | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 24 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | Charlton Athletic | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 22 |
| 5 | Lincoln City | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 20 |
| 8 | Fleetwood Town | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 19 |
| 9 | Plymouth Argyle | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 18 |
| 10 | Doncaster Rovers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| 11 | Accrington Stanley | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 12 | AFC Wimbledon | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 14 | Milton Keynes Dons | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 13 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 16 | Gillingham | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -5 | 13 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -7 | 12 |
| 18 | Bristol Rovers | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -8 | 12 |
| 19 | Northampton Town | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -11 | 11 |
| 20 | Swindon Town | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -5 | 10 |
| 21 | Oxford United | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -6 | 9 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury Town | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 8 |
| 23 | Burton Albion | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -10 | 7 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -10 | 7 |