Shrewsbury 1-0 Tranmere
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 1-0 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 41) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: Sam Stubbs 55'. Expected goals: 2.74-0.89. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Sam Stubbs (9.2).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Tranmere 1-0
Shrewsbury edged Tranmere 1-0 at The Croud Meadow on Friday 3 April in the League Two.
Sam Stubbs put Shrewsbury ahead on 55' (1-0).
Shrewsbury had 52% of the ball, shots were 19-7 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.74-0.89. Shrewsbury were the better side on chances, too.
Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,012. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 19 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 20 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 137 (55%) | 112 (49%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 19 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 4 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-2-1): Matthew Cox, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Ismeal Kabia, Nick Freeman, Temple Ojinnaka, Kevin Berkoe, John Marquis, Iwan Morgan, Bradley Ihionvien
Tranmere (3-5-1-1): Marko Marosi, Stephan Negru, Nathan Smith, Aaron McGowan, Jayden Joseph, Sam Finley, Nohan Kenneh, Billy Blacker, Patrick Brough, Charlie Whitaker, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 55' · Goal · Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury)
- 61' · Substitution · Lee O'Connor for Nohan Kenneh (Tranmere)
- 61' · Substitution · Kaiyne Woolery for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 68' · Substitution · Omari Patrick for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 74' · Substitution · Taylor Perry for Bradley Ihionvien (Shrewsbury)
- 78' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Sam Clucas for Temple Ojinnaka (Shrewsbury)
- 86' · Yellow card · Patrick Brough (Tranmere)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · George Lloyd for Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2012: Shrewsbury 4, draws 1, Tranmere 6.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Tranmere?
Shrewsbury won, 1-0 (League Two) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Tranmere?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Tranmere?
In 11 league meetings since 2012: Shrewsbury 4 wins, 1 draws, Tranmere 6 wins (goals 11-16).