Shrewsbury 1-2 Walsall
Updated
Walsall won: Shrewsbury 1-2 Walsall in the League Two (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: Iwan Morgan 45'. Walsall goals: Priestley Farquharson 28', Priestley Farquharson 62'. Sent off: Josh Ruffels (90'). Expected goals: 1.33-0.92. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Priestley Farquharson (9.1).
Match report
Walsall beat Shrewsbury 2-1
Walsall edged Shrewsbury 2-1 away from home at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 28 February in the League Two.
Priestley Farquharson put Walsall ahead on 28' (0-1), Iwan Morgan levelled for Shrewsbury on 45' (1-1) and Priestley Farquharson restored Walsall's lead on 62' (1-2).
Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 90+2'.
Shrewsbury had 52% of the ball, shots were 14-11 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-0.92. Shrewsbury created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Priestley Farquharson (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 7,879. Referee: Richard Eley.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 0.92 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 201 (64%) | 183 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-1-4-2): Matthew Cox, Luca Hoole, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Taylor Perry, Kevin Berkoe, Tom Sang, Sam Clucas, Malvind Benning, George Lloyd, Iwan Morgan
Walsall (3-1-4-2): Sam Hornby, Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Brandon Comley, Jid Okeke, Charlie Lakin, Jamie Jellis, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Daniel Kanu
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Priestley Farquharson (Walsall)
- 45' · Goal · Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury)
- 45'+3 · Substitution · Sam Stubbs for Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 60' · Substitution · Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 60' · Substitution · Tommy McDermott for Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 61' · Yellow card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 62' · Goal · Priestley Farquharson (Walsall)
- 68' · Substitution · Ismeal Kabia for Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 68' · Substitution · Nick Freeman for Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 69' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 83' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 85' · Yellow card · Sam Hornby (Walsall)
- 90'+2 · Red card · Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 3, draws 8, Walsall 11.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Walsall?
Walsall won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Walsall?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 12:30 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Walsall?
In 22 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 3 wins, 8 draws, Walsall 11 wins (goals 19-31).