Shrewsbury 1-0 Harrogate Town
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 1-0 Harrogate Town in the League Two (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: Taylor Perry 62'. Sent off: Jack Evans (51'). Expected goals: 1.34-0.91. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Josh Ruffels (8.2).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Harrogate Town 1-0
Shrewsbury narrowly beat Harrogate Town 1-0 at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 17 January in the League Two.
Taylor Perry put Shrewsbury ahead on 62' (1-0).
Jack Evans (Harrogate Town) was sent off on 51'.
Shrewsbury had 62% of the ball, shots were 23-11 (8-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.34-0.91.
Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,638. Referee: Peter Wright.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Harrogate Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 23 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 21 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 328 (79%) | 172 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 23 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 6 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (4-4-2): Will Brook, Nick Freeman, Luca Hoole, William Boyle, Sam Clucas, Ismeal Kabia, Taylor Perry, Josh Ruffels, Iwan Morgan, John Marquis, Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi
Harrogate Town (3-1-4-2): Henry Gray, Chanse Headman, Anthony O'Connor, Cathal Heffernan, Bryn Morris, Grant Horton, George Thomson, Reece Smith, Jack Evans, Jack Muldoon, Emile Acquah
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Jack Evans (Harrogate Town)
- 23' · Yellow card · Chanse Headman (Harrogate Town)
- 51' · Red card · Jack Evans (Harrogate Town)
- 61' · Substitution · Lewis Cass for Grant Horton (Harrogate Town)
- 62' · Goal · Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 70' · Yellow card · Reece Smith (Harrogate Town)
- 74' · Substitution · Tommy McDermott for Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury)
- 76' · Substitution · Tom Cursons for Emile Acquah (Harrogate Town)
- 83' · Substitution · George Lloyd for Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi (Shrewsbury)
- 89' · Yellow card · Anthony O'Connor (Harrogate Town)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Warren Burrell for Anthony O'Connor (Harrogate Town)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · George Thomson (Harrogate Town)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Lewis Cass (Harrogate Town)
All-time head-to-head
2 league meetings since 2025: Shrewsbury 1, draws 0, Harrogate Town 1.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Harrogate Town?
Shrewsbury won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Harrogate Town?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Harrogate Town?
In 2 league meetings since 2025: Shrewsbury 1 wins, 0 draws, Harrogate Town 1 wins (goals 1-2).