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Easter Monday 5 April, kick-off 3pm, Montgomery Waters Meadow
The Countdown to Shrewsbury Town
Saturday
Referee
The referee for the game is former Premier League official Bobby Madley, so far this season he has issued 84 yellow cards and four reds in 27 games. Madley was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited in 2018 and is now making a comeback in League One and Two and was the man in the middle for Argyle's 2-0 away win against Swindon Town in January.
He will be assisted on Monday by Peter Gooch and Andrew Dallison while the fourth official is Chris Husband.
Shrewsbury Analysis
Strengths
Defending set pieces.
Weaknesses
Avoiding offside.
Keeping possession of the ball.
Defending counter attacks.
Protecting the lead.
Defending against through ball attacks.
Style of Play
Play with width.
Long balls.
Take long shots.
Attacking down the left.
Rotate their first eleven.
They Played For Both
Niall Ennis, Niall Canavan, Sylvain Ebanks-Blake, Mick Heathcote, Peter Whiston, Scott Partridge, Guy Madjo, Gary Megson, Freddie Ladapo, David Fox, Darren Currie, Lionel Ainsworth, David Button, Leon Clarke, Simon Collins, Graham Coughlan, Russell Coughlin, Rory Fallon, Steve Guinan, Oliver Norburn, Darren and Jason Rowbotham, Kevin and Luke Summerfield, Gozie Ugwu, Nathan Thomas. Any more?
Current League Form
02/04/21: L Northampton 1 - 0 Shrewsbury.
27/03/21: L Shrewsbury 1 - 2 Portsmouth.
23/03/21: W Burton 1 - 2 Shrewsbury.
20/03/21: D Shrewsbury 1 - 1 Hull City.
13/03/21: D Charlton 1 - 1 Shrewsbury.
09/03/21: W Rochdale 0 - 2 Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill is currently recovering from a severe bout of Covid-19 and subsequent Covid-pneumonia, the 56-year old spent nearly 50 days in hospital and has kept in regular contact by phone with the team and stand-in manager Aaron Wilbraham.
Sunday
According to Sky Bet Shrewsbury are 5/4 to win the game, a win for the Greens has odds of 11/5 and the draw is on offer at 21/10.
Argyle have played at Shrewsbury 25 times, winning five games, drawing seven and losing 13.
Purchase your iFollow match pass ... here.
Stand-in Salop manager Aaron Wilbraham looks ahead to the game ... Shrewsbury club website.
Focus on Plymouth Argyle ... Shrewsbury club website.
Monday
Drew Savage and David Norris are the match commentators for BBC Radio Devon.
Match preview ... club website.
Official website
Fans forum
Latest news
Easter Monday 5 April, kick-off 3pm, Montgomery Waters Meadow
The Countdown to Shrewsbury Town
Saturday
Referee
The referee for the game is former Premier League official Bobby Madley, so far this season he has issued 84 yellow cards and four reds in 27 games. Madley was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited in 2018 and is now making a comeback in League One and Two and was the man in the middle for Argyle's 2-0 away win against Swindon Town in January.
He will be assisted on Monday by Peter Gooch and Andrew Dallison while the fourth official is Chris Husband.
Shrewsbury Analysis
Strengths
Defending set pieces.
Weaknesses
Avoiding offside.
Keeping possession of the ball.
Defending counter attacks.
Protecting the lead.
Defending against through ball attacks.
Style of Play
Play with width.
Long balls.
Take long shots.
Attacking down the left.
Rotate their first eleven.
They Played For Both
Niall Ennis, Niall Canavan, Sylvain Ebanks-Blake, Mick Heathcote, Peter Whiston, Scott Partridge, Guy Madjo, Gary Megson, Freddie Ladapo, David Fox, Darren Currie, Lionel Ainsworth, David Button, Leon Clarke, Simon Collins, Graham Coughlan, Russell Coughlin, Rory Fallon, Steve Guinan, Oliver Norburn, Darren and Jason Rowbotham, Kevin and Luke Summerfield, Gozie Ugwu, Nathan Thomas. Any more?
Current League Form
02/04/21: L Northampton 1 - 0 Shrewsbury.
27/03/21: L Shrewsbury 1 - 2 Portsmouth.
23/03/21: W Burton 1 - 2 Shrewsbury.
20/03/21: D Shrewsbury 1 - 1 Hull City.
13/03/21: D Charlton 1 - 1 Shrewsbury.
09/03/21: W Rochdale 0 - 2 Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill is currently recovering from a severe bout of Covid-19 and subsequent Covid-pneumonia, the 56-year old spent nearly 50 days in hospital and has kept in regular contact by phone with the team and stand-in manager Aaron Wilbraham.
Sunday
According to Sky Bet Shrewsbury are 5/4 to win the game, a win for the Greens has odds of 11/5 and the draw is on offer at 21/10.
Argyle have played at Shrewsbury 25 times, winning five games, drawing seven and losing 13.
Purchase your iFollow match pass ... here.
Stand-in Salop manager Aaron Wilbraham looks ahead to the game ... Shrewsbury club website.
Focus on Plymouth Argyle ... Shrewsbury club website.
Monday
Drew Savage and David Norris are the match commentators for BBC Radio Devon.
Match preview ... club website.
