Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English professional football team based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. They compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system, and play their home matches at the New Meadow stadium. Founded in 1886, the club's traditional colors are blue and amber, and they are nicknamed the Shrews or Salop. Shrewsbury Town has spent much of its history oscillating between the third and fourth tiers, with a brief stint in the old Second Division in the 1980s marking their highest level. A key era was the late 1970s under manager Alan Durban, which saw promotion to the Third Division and a famous League Cup semi-final run. The modern era has seen the club stabilize in League One for several seasons before recent relegation to League Two. The current squad, managed by Paul Hurst in his second spell, is rebuilding with a mix of experience and youth, aiming for an immediate promotion challenge. The fan base is loyal and known for creating a vocal atmosphere, especially in local derbies against clubs like Walsall. Shrewsbury Town is a club with deep roots and a determined spirit, always fighting to climb back up the football ladder.