Founded in 1886 and based in Shropshire, Shrewsbury Town—commonly known as “The Shrews”—play at the New Meadow stadium (capacity c.9,875). The club entered the Football League in 1950 and have worn their traditional blue and amber for generations. With a proud legacy that includes welsh cup successes and strong local roots, Shrewsbury continue to embody the character of football in England’s lower leagues.