Shrewsbury 2-0 Cambridge United
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 2-0 Cambridge United in the League Two (Round 12) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: George Lloyd 12', William Boyle 36'. Expected goals: 0.86-0.23. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: William Boyle (8.7).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Cambridge United 2-0
Shrewsbury saw off Cambridge United 2-0 at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 11 October in the League Two.
George Lloyd put Shrewsbury ahead on 12' (1-0) and William Boyle made it 2-0 on 36'.
Shrewsbury had 39% of the ball, shots were 4-6 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.86-0.23.
William Boyle (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 4,827. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.86 | 0.23 |
| Total shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 9 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 179 (62%) | 324 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 1 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-3): Will Brook, Luca Hoole, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Ismeal Kabia, Tom Sang, Taylor Perry, Sam Clucas, Tommy McDermott, George Lloyd, Anthony Scully
Cambridge United (4-4-2): Jake Eastwood, James Gibbons, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, James Brophy, Korey Smith, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Adam Mayor, Shayne Lavery, Kylian Kouassi
Key events
- 12' · Goal · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 36' · Goal · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Sullay Kaikai for Zak Bradshaw (Cambridge United)
- 54' · Yellow card · Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 55' · Yellow card · Korey Smith (Cambridge United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 60' · Substitution · Glenn McConnell for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 60' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Kylian Kouassi (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Substitution · Liam Bennett for James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 72' · Substitution · Isaac England for Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 87' · Substitution · Chuks Aneke for Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · John Marquis for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 4, draws 9, Cambridge United 9.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Cambridge United?
Shrewsbury won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Cambridge United?
In 22 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 4 wins, 9 draws, Cambridge United 9 wins (goals 26-31).