Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury in the League One (Round 44) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Aaron McGowan 26', Dara Costelloe 44', Cameron McGeehan 70', Dara Costelloe 83'. Shrewsbury goals: John Marquis 90'+1. Expected goals: 1.07-2.02. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Dara Costelloe (8.6).
Match report
Northampton rout Shrewsbury 4-1
Northampton ran riot against Shrewsbury 4-1 at Sixfields Stadium on Monday 21 April in the League One.
Aaron McGowan put Northampton ahead on 26' (1-0), Dara Costelloe made it 2-0 on 44', Cameron McGeehan made it 3-0 on 70', Dara Costelloe made it 4-0 on 83' and John Marquis pulled one back for Shrewsbury on 90+1' (4-1).
Northampton had 38% of the ball, shots were 13-12 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.07-2.02. Shrewsbury created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Dara Costelloe (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 6,632. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Northampton | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.07 | 2.02 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 28 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 159 (64%) | 317 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-3): Lee Burge, Akinwale Joseph Odimayo, Tyler Magloire, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Aaron McGowan, Ben Perry, Terry Taylor, Mitchell Pinnock, Cameron McGeehan, Dara Costelloe, Tyler Roberts
Shrewsbury (4-3-1-2): Jamal Blackman, Luca Hoole, Josh Feeney, Aaron Pierre, Malvind Benning, Taylor Perry, Alex Gilliead, Harrison Biggins, Callum Stewart, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Aaron Pierre (Shrewsbury)
- 26' · Goal · Aaron McGowan (Northampton)
- 32' · Yellow card · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 44' · Goal · Dara Costelloe (Northampton)
- 54' · Yellow card · Tyler Magloire (Northampton)
- 59' · Yellow card · Ben Perry (Northampton)
- 61' · Substitution · Max Dyche for Tyler Magloire (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Tariqe Fosu for Tyler Roberts (Northampton)
- 69' · Substitution · Jack Baldwin for Aaron McGowan (Northampton)
- 69' · Substitution · William Hondermarck for Ben Perry (Northampton)
- 70' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · George Nurse for Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 80' · Substitution · Morgan Feeney for Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 83' · Goal · Dara Costelloe (Northampton)
- 89' · Substitution · Jack Loughran for Callum Stewart (Shrewsbury)
- 89' · Substitution · Isaac England for Harrison Biggins (Shrewsbury)
- 90' · Yellow card · Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 90'+1 · Goal · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 9, draws 6, Shrewsbury 12.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Northampton won, 4-1 (League One) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs Shrewsbury?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Shrewsbury?
In 27 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 9 wins, 6 draws, Shrewsbury 12 wins (goals 33-41).