Shrewsbury Town is a professional English football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, currently competing in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The team plays its home matches at the New Meadow, having moved from their famous old Gay Meadow ground in 2007. Founded in 1886, Shrewsbury Town is one of the oldest clubs in the Football League, with a nickname, 'The Shrews', derived from the town's name. The club has spent much of its history oscillating between the third and fourth tiers. A key era was the late 1970s and early 1980s under manager Graham Turner, which saw the club win the Third Division title in 1979 and enjoy a memorable six-season spell in the old Second Division, facing clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle. In the modern era, Shrewsbury has been a competitive League One side in recent years, known for being hard to beat and reaching the 2018 EFL Trophy final at Wembley. The club has a strong, loyal fanbase that creates a vibrant atmosphere, proud of its historic roots and community focus.