Shrewsbury Town confirmed as part of their pre-season preparations they would have friendlies against AFC Telford United,[1] Tamworth,[1] Hereford[1] and Exeter City.

[2] However, the planned friendly against Tamworth was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Source: [citation needed] Salop's fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.

[11] Town were drawn into Northern Group C alongside Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s.

[12] On July 6, the group stage ties were confirmed.