Shrewsbury 0-3 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Bristol Rovers won: Shrewsbury 0-3 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Bristol Rovers goals: Fabrizio Cavegn 63', Fabrizio Cavegn 88', Fabrizio Cavegn 90'+3. Expected goals: 1.30-3.17. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Fabrizio Cavegn (9.7).
Match report
Bristol Rovers rout Shrewsbury 3-0
Bristol Rovers thrashed Shrewsbury 3-0 away from home at The Croud Meadow on Thursday 1 January in the League Two.
Fabrizio Cavegn put Bristol Rovers ahead on 63' (0-1), added another on 88' (0-2) and added another on 90+3' (0-3).
Shrewsbury had 44% of the ball, shots were 11-10 (1-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.30-3.17. Bristol Rovers were the better side on chances, too.
Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 5,872. Referee: Robert Massey Ellis.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 3.17 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 142 (52%) | 216 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Luca Hoole, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Ismeal Kabia, Taylor Perry, Isaac England, Sam Clucas, Anthony Scully, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Bristol Rovers (4-3-3): Luke Southwood, Joel Senior, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Tom Lockyer, Kamil Conteh, Joel Cotterill, Jack Sparkes, Shaqai Forde, Fabrizio Cavegn, Luke Thomas
Key events
- 8' · Substitution · Tommy McDermott for Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 43' · Yellow card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Taylor Moore for Kacper Lopata (Bristol Rovers)
- 51' · Substitution · Alfie Chang for Joel Cotterill (Bristol Rovers)
- 63' · Goal · Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 67' · Yellow card · Isaac England (Shrewsbury)
- 68' · Yellow card · Taylor Moore (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Malvind Benning for Isaac England (Shrewsbury)
- 81' · Substitution · Chuks Aneke for Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 88' · Goal · Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 11, draws 10, Bristol Rovers 16.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Bristol Rovers won, 0-3 (League Two) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers?
In 37 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 11 wins, 10 draws, Bristol Rovers 16 wins (goals 31-40).