BBC Radio Shropshire to bring Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town live from League Two
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BBC Radio Shropshire will provide live coverage of Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town in League Two, with Nick Southall presenting, Stuart Dunn on main commentary and Jamie Tolley as co-commentator. The broadcast is due to go out from 14:50, ahead of the 3pm kick-off at Mornflake Stadium, giving Shrewsbury listeners a full build-up before the first whistle. [15][18][1]
This is one of the more interesting local-radio fixtures of the afternoon because both clubs arrive with competitive early-season numbers. Crewe go into the game on 10 points from their opening six league matches, while Shrewsbury have six points from the same number of fixtures, according to the BBC’s live stats page. Crewe have scored six and conceded four, while Shrewsbury have scored four and conceded ten, which underlines the contrast in their early-season defensive records. [1]
The BBC’s live preview also notes that Crewe have lost only once in their last 11 league meetings with Shrewsbury, recording six wins and four draws in that run. That historical edge should give the home side confidence, although recent head-to-head data on other football databases suggests the overall rivalry remains relatively close over the longer term. [16][7]
From a form perspective, the match looks finely balanced but with a slight lean towards Crewe. Sports Mole’s pre-match model gives Crewe a 47.89% chance of victory, compared with 26.62% for a draw and 25.49% for a Shrewsbury win, while its most likely correct score is 1-0 to the hosts. ESPN’s match page also shows Crewe sitting on 10 points and Shrewsbury on six before kick-off, reinforcing the sense that the home team have had the steadier start. [2][3]
For Shrewsbury supporters, the key detail is that the club itself is promoting both live audio and live video access for the fixture, with listen-live and watch-live options available from 14:50 on matchday. That means the BBC Radio Shropshire commentary team will not only serve local listeners but also sit within the wider club matchday coverage. [15][18]
Stuart Dunn has long been a familiar voice on football coverage in the Midlands and Shropshire football scene, while Jamie Tolley brings the perspective of a former Shrewsbury Town midfielder, adding playing insight to the commentary. Tolley’s background as an ex-pro is especially relevant for a match like this, where tactical detail and League Two know-how can add real value to the broadcast. [15]
Crewe v Shrewsbury is therefore a fixture that offers both local rivalry and clear implications for the League Two table, with BBC Radio Shropshire providing the most direct route for listeners who want ball-by-ball coverage in British English audiences’ familiar matchday style. [15][1]
More information about the competition can be found on the EFL League Two page.
Article generated: 19 September 2026, 15:06 GMT