Shrewsbury Town host Stockport County at New Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire on Tuesday, Oct 6 at 8:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the EFL Trophy North – Group E, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Shrewsbury Town come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Stockport County, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Shrewsbury Town head into this on the back of a defeat, while Stockport County arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Shrewsbury Town and Stockport County have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Shrewsbury Town won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shrewsbury Town a slight edge, but Stockport County are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.