Wolverhampton vs Shrewsbury Town prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 10 January 2026
Shrewsbury
One of the fixtures in the FA Cup third round will take place on Saturday at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, where the local Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Shrewsbury Town. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this encounter, which comes with a solid chance of success.
Match preview
Despite enduring a tough season in the Premier League, the Wolves have found their form in recent weeks, avoiding defeat in three consecutive EPL games—a victory over West Ham, and draws against Manchester United and Everton. Young midfielder Mateus Mane has emerged as the new hero for the team, finding the net in back-to-back matches.
Rob Edwards’ side is aiming to use the FA Cup as a platform to restore confidence and achieve positive results. A home tie against a League Two side is a perfect opportunity for some squad rotation and a relatively comfortable path to the next round.
As for Shrewsbury Town, it’s been a nightmare season for Michael Appleton’s men—the Shrews are stuck in the League Two relegation zone and have gone six matches without a win. Not even the traditionally busy festive fixture list provided a boost, and a postponed clash with Salford only made matters worse.
While the league campaign is faltering, the FA Cup has been a rare bright spot—with wins over Sutton United and South Shields, the club has reached the third round. However, an away trip to Molineux against a Premier League side could prove to be a harsh reality check.
Probable lineups
- Wolverhampton: Johnston, Ojinaka, Bueno, Mosquera, Doherty, Andre, Lopez, Chireva, Moller Wolf, Strand Larsen, Hwang
- Shrewsbury Town: Brook, Hull, Anderson, Boyle, Kabia, Perry, England, Clucas, McDermott, Lloyd, Marquis
Match facts and head-to-head
- Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury last met in the FA Cup in 2019—the Wolves triumphed 3-2 in a replay.
- Shrewsbury haven’t won away from home since November, losing four of their last six on the road.
- Wolverhampton have scored at least two goals in each of their last two home matches.
Prediction
Despite their Premier League struggles, the Wolves are showing character and a level of play that’s a cut above Shrewsbury. Expect a confident display from the home side, with young players likely to seize their opportunity to impress.
