SHREWSBURY TOWN, England (Interstat) — A pivotal League Two clash with playoff implications is set for Saturday when Shrewsbury Town hosts Crewe Alexandra at New Meadow.

The match, scheduled for March 21, 2026, is a chance for Shrewsbury to avenge a 3-1 defeat at Crewe from last November. Both sides enter the contest looking to halt recent slides in form.

Shrewsbury Town (15-9-10) has lost two straight, including a 1-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers on Tuesday. Prior to that, they fell 2-0 at home to Cheltenham Town. Their form has been inconsistent, mixing a strong five-game winning streak in February with recent setbacks. The home side will rely on an attack that has scored multiple goals in four of its last seven outings.

Crewe Alexandra (13-10-11) arrives after a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham on Tuesday, which halted a two-game losing skid that featured losses to Bristol Rovers and a 3-0 home defeat to Walsall. Before that, Crewe had been on a positive run, losing just once in eight matches across all competitions. Their away form has been solid, with just one loss in their last five road trips.

Statistical analysis from Interstat projects a tightly contested 1-1 draw. The head-to-head history adds intrigue, with Crewe having convincingly won the last meeting.

For Shrewsbury, key figures will need to step up after being shut out in their last two league matches. Crewe will aim to translate its resilient away form into a result that can reignite its push up the table.

The fixture carries significant weight for the League Two playoff picture. Following this match, Shrewsbury will travel to Newport County on March 28, while Crewe will host Oldham Athletic on the same date.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at New Meadow.