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Blackpool won: Shrewsbury 1-2 Blackpool in the League One (Round 18) on Wed, 4 Dec 2024 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: Malvind Benning 4'. Blackpool goals: Aaron Pierre 52' (og), Joshua Onomah 57'. Expected goals: 1.30-0.32. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Malvind Benning (7.8).
Blackpool came from behind to beat Shrewsbury 2-1 away from home at The Croud Meadow on Wednesday 4 December in the League One.
Malvind Benning put Shrewsbury ahead on 4' (1-0), an own goal by Aaron Pierre levelled for Blackpool on 52' (1-1) and Joshua Onomah restored Blackpool's lead on 57' (1-2).
Shrewsbury had 46% of the ball, shots were 13-7 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.30-0.32. Shrewsbury created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 5,251. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
| Shrewsbury | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 0.32 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 10 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 153 (56%) | 216 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Shrewsbury (4-3-1-2): Toby Savin, Luca Hoole, Aristote Nsiala, Aaron Pierre, Malvind Benning, Alex Gilliead, Carl Winchester, Taylor Perry, Leo Castledine, Tom Bloxham, John Marquis
Blackpool (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer, Odel Offiah, Matthew Pennington, Zac Ashworth, James Husband, Rob Apter, Lee Evans, Joshua Onomah, Ashley Fletcher, Kyle Joseph, Albie Morgan
21 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 8, draws 6, Blackpool 7.
Blackpool won, 1-2 (League One) on Wed, 4 Dec 2024.
Wed, 4 Dec 2024, 19:45 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League One.
In 21 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 8 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 7 wins (goals 18-22).