Cambridge United 1-0 Shrewsbury
Updated
Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 1-0 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Ben Knight 90'+1 (pen). Expected goals: 1.88-0.09. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Ben Knight (8.3).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Shrewsbury 1-0
Cambridge United edged Shrewsbury 1-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday 27 January in the League Two.
Ben Knight put Cambridge United ahead from the penalty spot on 90+1' (1-0).
Ben Knight's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Cambridge United had 64% of the ball, shots were 10-2 (7-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.88-0.09. Cambridge United were the better side on chances, too.
Ben Knight (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,347. Referee: Abigail Byrne.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 0.09 |
| Total shots | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 7 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 434 (76%) | 181 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 10 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 1 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, Liam Bennett, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, George Hoddle, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Shrewsbury (4-2-3-1): Matthew Cox, Luca Hoole, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Taylor Perry, Temple Ojinnaka, Tom Sang, Iwan Morgan, Sam Clucas, Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Ben Purrington for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Dominic Ball for George Hoddle (Cambridge United)
- 54' · Substitution · George Lloyd for Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi (Shrewsbury)
- 59' · Yellow card · Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 73' · Substitution · Ismeal Kabia for Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury)
- 73' · Substitution · John Marquis for Temple Ojinnaka (Shrewsbury)
- 74' · Substitution · Shane McLoughlin for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1994: Cambridge United 9, draws 9, Shrewsbury 4.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury?
Cambridge United won, 1-0 (League Two) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Shrewsbury?
In 22 league meetings since 1994: Cambridge United 9 wins, 9 draws, Shrewsbury 4 wins (goals 31-26).