Shrewsbury 2-1 Wrexham
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 2-1 Wrexham in the League One (Round 27) on Thu, 16 Jan 2025 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: John Marquis 17', John Marquis 48'. Wrexham goals: Steven Fletcher 23'. Expected goals: 1.37-1.80. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: John Marquis (8.4).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Wrexham 2-1
Shrewsbury narrowly beat Wrexham 2-1 at The Croud Meadow on Thursday 16 January in the League One.
John Marquis put Shrewsbury ahead on 17' (1-0), Steven Fletcher levelled for Wrexham on 23' (1-1) and John Marquis restored Shrewsbury's lead on 48' (2-1).
Shrewsbury had 38% of the ball, shots were 8-12 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.37-1.80. Wrexham created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
John Marquis (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 8,789. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 | 1.80 |
| Total shots | 8 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 18 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 126 (48%) | 272 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 7 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Jamal Blackman, Morgan Feeney, Josh Feeney, Aaron Pierre, Luca Hoole, Malvind Benning, Alex Gilliead, Funso Ojo, Leo Castledine, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Wrexham (3-5-1-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Thomas O'Connor, Ryan Barnett, Andy Cannon, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, James McClean, Elliot Lee, Steven Fletcher
Key events
- 17' · Goal · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 23' · Goal · Steven Fletcher (Wrexham)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Morgan Feeney (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Aristote Nsiala for Aaron Pierre (Shrewsbury)
- 48' · Goal · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 57' · Yellow card · Leo Castledine (Shrewsbury)
- 65' · Yellow card · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 66' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Andy Cannon (Wrexham)
- 67' · Substitution · Carl Winchester for Alex Gilliead (Shrewsbury)
- 75' · Substitution · Jordan Shipley for Leo Castledine (Shrewsbury)
- 75' · Yellow card · Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 76' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Eoghan O'Connell (Wrexham)
- 84' · Yellow card · Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 87' · Substitution · George Nurse for Morgan Feeney (Shrewsbury)
- 90' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · James McClean (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 7, draws 4, Wrexham 5.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Wrexham?
Shrewsbury won, 2-1 (League One) on Thu, 16 Jan 2025.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Wrexham?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025, 20:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Wrexham?
In 16 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 7 wins, 4 draws, Wrexham 5 wins (goals 23-20).