SHREWSBURY, England (Interstat) — Shrewsbury will host Bristol Rovers on Friday in a League Two match between sides looking to reverse uneven seasons.

Bristol Rovers enters with a 6-6 record across all competitions. Shrewsbury is 3-7-2 overall. The visitors have shown flashes of scoring form but have also endured heavy losses. Bristol Rovers most recently dropped a 3-1 home decision to Barnet. Earlier this season, it lost 4-1 at Wycombe, 3-1 at Crewe and 3-0 at Gillingham, while also falling 2-0 at Grimsby. Its wins include victories over Exeter, Rotherham, Colchester, Crawley and Newport, giving the club a mix of results to manage. Bristol Rovers scored five goals in a home win over Newport and two in wins over Colchester and at Crawley. It conceded four at Wycombe, three at Crewe and three at Gillingham.

Shrewsbury has found points harder to collect. The home side most recently lost 1-0 to Exeter. It also dropped a 2-0 home result to Stockport County and lost at home to Barnet. It has suffered defeats at Tranmere, Fleetwood and Rochdale. Shrewsbury’s wins came against Northampton, Salford and at Grimsby, while it drew with Colchester and Crewe Alex. Shrewsbury has been held scoreless five times this season.

Ellis Harrison is a player to watch for Bristol Rovers. The forward scored in 44 minutes of a recent road loss at Wycombe, showing he can make an impact in limited time. Bristol Rovers will look to involve him in scoring areas as it seeks to break down Shrewsbury.

Cam Gregory is a player to watch for Shrewsbury. He played 90 minutes in the team’s recent home loss to Stockport County, remaining on the field for the full match. His performance and durability could be important for the home side as it tries to stabilize.

The matchup brings together two clubs with contrasting records but similar urgency. Bristol Rovers has the stronger overall mark and more wins, while Shrewsbury has struggled to convert draws and close defeats into victories. Bristol Rovers has won six matches overall, while Shrewsbury has won three. Both clubs have played 12 matches this season. The result will count in the league standings. A strong start could be crucial for either side. Shrewsbury’s home setting may provide some comfort, but Bristol Rovers’ attack and recent edge in results could test the hosts. The game is part of the league schedule and carries points that could influence momentum for both clubs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Bristol Rovers 2, Shrewsbury 1. Interstat’s ELO system gives Bristol Rovers a 53.3 percent probability to win.