English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming League 2 clash between Shrewsbury Town and Crawley Town is set for 18.10.2025 at 14:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this League 2 encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Shrewsbury Town, currently sitting 20 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Crawley Town, positioned 21, aim to continue their climb up the League 2 table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 18.10.2025
- Kickoff: 14:00
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 18.10.2025, finishing Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Crawley Town.
Shrewsbury Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Shrewsbury Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the League 2 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Shrewsbury Town lineup today or Shrewsbury Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Shrewsbury Town home performances:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Walsall vs Shrewsbury Town 1 - 1 09.12.2025 Shrewsbury Town vs Grimsby Town 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Sutton United vs Shrewsbury Town 1 - 1
Crawley Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Crawley Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s League 2 game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 21
- Recent head-to-head record: Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Crawley Town
- Wins this season over Shrewsbury Town: 1
Recent away match stats for Crawley Town:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Crawley Town vs Oldham Athletic 2 - 2 09.12.2025 Bromley vs Crawley Town 3 - 1 29.11.2025 Salford City vs Crawley Town 4 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 18.12.2025, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Shrewsbury Town and Crawley Town lineups for the League 2 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.

