Salford City 1-2 Shrewsbury
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Salford City 1-2 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 25) on Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Luca Hoole 45'+2 (og). Shrewsbury goals: Tom Sang 51', William Boyle 76'. Expected goals: 1.38-0.59. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: William Boyle (8.6).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Salford City 2-1
Shrewsbury came from behind to beat Salford City 2-1 away from home at The Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday 24 February in the League Two.
An own goal by Luca Hoole put Salford City ahead on 45+2' (1-0), Tom Sang levelled for Shrewsbury on 51' (1-1) and William Boyle restored Shrewsbury's lead on 76' (1-2).
Salford City had 58% of the ball, shots were 13-12 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-0.59. Salford City created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
William Boyle (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,504. Referee: Andrew Humphries.
Match stats
| Salford City | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 0.59 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 11 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 194 (59%) | 106 (45%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-1-4-2): Matthew Young, Alfie Dorrington, Zach Awe, Brandon Cooper, Ossama Ashley, Haji Mnoga, Josh Austerfield, Jorge Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Ryan Graydon, Cole Stockton
Shrewsbury (3-1-4-2): Matthew Cox, Luca Hoole, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Taylor Perry, Kevin Berkoe, Tom Sang, Tommy McDermott, Malvind Benning, George Lloyd, Iwan Morgan
Key events
- 45'+2 · Goal · Luca Hoole (Salford City)
- 46' · Substitution · Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Nick Freeman for Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 51' · Goal · Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 63' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 63' · Substitution · Benjamin Woodburn for Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 63' · Substitution · Adebola Oluwo for Alfie Dorrington (Salford City)
- 69' · Substitution · Sam Clucas for Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 76' · Goal · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 77' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 87' · Yellow card · Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Thomas Anderson for Iwan Morgan (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: Salford City 1, draws 0, Shrewsbury 2.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury won, 1-2 (League Two) on Tue, 24 Feb 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Shrewsbury?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: Salford City 1 wins, 0 draws, Shrewsbury 2 wins (goals 4-4).