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 Shrewsbury Town FC
Prostar Stadium
Oteley Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2
6ST
| In Short |
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| Formed |
1886 |
| Stadium |
Prostar Stadium |
| Capacity |
9875 (all seated) |
| Manager |
Paul Simpson |
| Last Season |
7th League 2 (lost in Play-Off
Final) |
| Home Colours |
All blue with yellow trim |
| Away Colours |
All black with red and white trim |
| Nickname |
Shrews |
| 10 Year League History |
| Season |
League |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
Pos |
| 2008/09 |
FL2 |
46 |
17 |
18 |
11 |
61 |
44 |
69 |
7/24 |
| 2007/08 |
FL2 |
46 |
12 |
14 |
20 |
56 |
65 |
50 |
18/24 |
| 2006/07 |
FL2 |
46 |
18 |
17 |
11 |
68 |
46 |
71 |
7/24 |
| 2005/06 |
FL2 |
46 |
16 |
13 |
17 |
55 |
55 |
61 |
10/24 |
| 2004/05 |
FL2 |
46 |
11 |
16 |
19 |
48 |
53 |
49 |
21/24 |
| 2003/04 |
CON |
42 |
20 |
14 |
8 |
67 |
42 |
74 |
3/22 |
| 2002/03 |
FL3 |
46 |
9 |
14 |
23 |
62 |
92 |
41 |
24/24 |
| 2001/02 |
FL3 |
46 |
20 |
10 |
16 |
64 |
53 |
70 |
9/24 |
| 2000/01 |
FL3 |
46 |
15 |
10 |
21 |
49 |
65 |
55 |
15/24 |
| 1999/00 |
FL3 |
49 |
9 |
13 |
24 |
40 |
67 |
40 |
22/24 |
League
Key
FL2:
Football League 2
FL3:
Football League Division 3
Conf :
Conference National
| Best Seasons |
| League |
1983/84 8th place Football League
Division 2 |
| FA Cup |
1978/79 Quarter Final Replay |
| League Cup |
1960/61 Semi Final |
| Welsh Cup |
Winners 6 times |
| League Trophy |
Runner Up 2 times |
Getting There:
By Road:
From the end of the M54 continue onto the A5. After
approximately seven miles you reach a roundabout where the A5
crosses the A49. Go left at this roundabout, continuing to follow
the A5. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the B4380
(Thieves Lane). Continue down this road going straight ahead at the
roundabouts and this will lead you to Oteley Road.
Parking:
There is a large car park at the stadium, however this is restricted
to permit holders. There is a retail park nearby but parking here is
prohibited. The best option is to park in the surrounding
residential streets.
By Rail:
Shrewsbury station is a 2 mile walk from the ground. Travelling from
Burton by train will mean a change at Birmingham New Street station.
The best train options from Burton is;
| Station |
Arrive |
Depart |
Service Provider |
| Burton on Trent |
|
12:18 |
Cross Country |
| Birmingham New Street |
12:56 |
13:23 |
Arriva Trains Wales |
| Shrewsbury |
14:19 |
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Information correct as at 05/07/09. Please check
details before travelling.
The Stadium: The 'New Meadow' was opened
in 2007 and boasts good facilities although in rather unremarkable
surroundings. The stadium consists of four separate all seated
stands but lacks any unique features that make it look different to
many of the new grounds that have sprung up in recent years.
Visiting
fans are housed in the North Stand which offers excellent views and
plenty of legroom. Catering facilities are located underneath the
stand and offe
| Admission Prices |
| Adult |
Student |
Over 65 |
Junior |
Infant |
| £16 |
£11 |
£11 |
£9 |
£3 |
Websites: The club have an official
website which is part of the league PTV network which can be visited
at www.shrewsburytown.com
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