Shrewsbury Seeks to Climb Out of Relegation Zone Against Exeter

Shrewsbury Town is set to host Exeter City in a League One match on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 8 PM at New Meadow. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

Shrewsbury has found itself in the League One relegation zone for over a month but has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks. The team, led by manager Paul Hurst, has taken four points from its last two games. This includes a significant 2-2 draw against in-form Bolton and a 5-3 victory over fellow strugglers Crawley Town. Securing another win could help Shrewsbury move out of the bottom four.

The recent resurgence has been partly credited to the return of experienced striker John Marquis to the starting lineup. Marquis scored two crucial second-half goals against Crawley, marking his first goals after nine appearances without scoring this season.

Exeter City, managed by Gary Caldwell, currently sits in seventh place on the League One table. The team has aspirations of entering the promotion race. Last season, the Grecians finished 13th but concluded with a strong run, taking 20 points from their final nine games. In the current season, Exeter has won five of its nine league fixtures, supported by solid defensive performances.

Exeter will look to bounce back with a convincing performance against Shrewsbury, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Cambridge United. They have maintained four successive clean sheets in the league, although they will have to contend without Caleb Watts, who is suspended, and Reece Cole and Yanic Wildschut, who are out due to injuries. However, defender Tristan Crama could return after recovering from illness.

Both teams come into this match with certain injuries and absences. Shrewsbury will miss Jordan Shipley and Joshua Kayode, while Exeter deals with several sidelined players. Shrewsbury’s recent form suggests a potential victory, though Exeter’s solid defense may pose a challenge.