Shrewsbury Town entered the 2009–10 FA Cup at the First Round.

The draw for the First Round of the 2009–10 League Cup took place on 16 June 2009.

A bye in the First Round of the 2009–10 Johnston's Paint Trophy was given to Shrewsbury Town.

In the Second Round, the club was paired with Accrington Stanley.

The game was originally scheduled to be played in the week commencing 5 October 2009, however a waterlogged pitch at the Crown Ground meant the game was postponed until 20 October 2009.