BRISTOL, England (Interstat) — Bristol Rovers will host Shrewsbury Town in a League Two fixture on Tuesday, with both sides looking to rebound from weekend defeats.

The match at Memorial Stadium kicks off at 7:45 p.m. local time on March 17.

Rovers (12-9-10) enter the match following a 1-0 away loss to Bromley on Saturday, which snapped a two-game winning streak. Their form at home has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six league matches at the Mem.

Shrewsbury Town (13-6-12) are looking to halt a sudden skid, having fallen 2-0 at home to Cheltenham Town on Saturday. That result came just over two months after a decisive 3-0 home loss to this same Bristol Rovers side on Jan. 1.

Historically, that early-January victory gives Rovers a psychological edge in the recent head-to-head. Shrewsbury’s form prior to the weekend had been strong, however, with five wins in their previous six league matches, including a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory at Chesterfield on March 7.

Key players to watch include Rovers’ attack, which has been potent in victories but was silenced last outing. Shrewsbury will rely on a defense that had recorded three clean sheets in its five wins before the Cheltenham setback.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw.

The match has significance for the League Two table, where both clubs remain in the hunt for promotion playoff positions. A win for either side would provide crucial momentum ahead of a busy spring schedule.

For Rovers, the fixture begins a challenging stretch that sees them travel to Gillingham next Saturday. Shrewsbury Town will prepare to host Crewe Alexandra next weekend as the season enters its final weeks.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for cool temperatures with a chance of rain, which could impact the pace and style of play on the pitch.