Oldham Athletic face Shrewsbury Town at Boundary Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester on Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Oldham Athletic come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Shrewsbury Town, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Oldham Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shrewsbury Town have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Oldham Athletic won 0–1.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Shrewsbury Town arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Oldham Athletic. Shrewsbury Town to win.