How it finished
Shrewsbury Town beat Salford City 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Salford City at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Shrewsbury Town 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Salford City had 21 shots (5 on target) to Shrewsbury Town's 11 (3), with 72% of the ball against 28%. On expected goals it was 2.2 to 0.9, so Salford City created the better chances and still lost the game.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town?
Shrewsbury Town beat Salford City 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Salford City at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Shrewsbury Town 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Salford City had 21 shots (5 on target) to Shrewsbury Town's 11 (3), with 72% of the ball against 28%. On expected goals it was 2.2 to 0.9, so Salford City created the better chances and still lost the game.
What was the final score in Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town?
Salford City 1–2 Shrewsbury Town, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Salford City 40%, the draw 28% and Shrewsbury Town 32%.
What were the stats in Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town?
Full-time: Possession 72%–28%, Expected goals (xG) 2.2–0.9, Shots 21–11, Shots on target 5–3, Shots inside box 17–9, Big chances 4–3, Corners 8–2, Saves 1–4, Fouls 10–17, Offsides 2–2, Yellow cards 2–4, Red cards 1–1.
Did both teams score in Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town?
Yes — both Salford City and Shrewsbury Town scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Salford City 40%, it finished Shrewsbury Town (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Salford City or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.