Back Salop to edge what could be a low-scoring game at the New Meadow on Tuesday.
Shrewsbury v Charlton - Tuesday 19:45
Shrewsbury were dead and buried inside 11 minutes at MK Dons on Saturday, conceding twice and then rarely testing David Martin in the opposition goal thereafter. But while that dreadful start is something they would rather forget, it might actually enable them to approach this game full of energy, spared of the mental baggage that often accompanies a three-day turnaround.
A stoppage-time consolation from Stephen Humprhys reduced the arrears at stadium:mk, meaning Salop have now scored in nine consecutive League One matches, but their tenacity at the opposite end of the pitch is usually what they pride themselves on and there’s value in the standout 12/5 quote about the hosts to keep a clean sheet.
Charlton fired a blank for the third time in four matches against Bury (0-1) at the weekend, forcing Karl Robinson to defend his tactics. He said: "I hear people shouting 'play this, play that'. We are playing every system under the sun and trying to find one (to stick with). When things aren’t going your way, it’s difficult. I can’t fault the players' attitudes."
The defeat against the Shakers leaves the Londoners nine points adrift of the play-offs and just four points ahead of their hosts, on which basis they look rather skinny for victory at 6/4. It’s a miscalculation that carries over into the correct score market and the Shrewsbury 1-0 option at 8/1 is the point of maximum value.
