Swindon 2-1 Shrewsbury
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 2-1 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Aaron Drinan 7', Billy Bodin 90'+3. Shrewsbury goals: Callum Stewart 90'. Expected goals: 1.68-1.80. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Connor Ripley (8.2).
Match report
Swindon beat Shrewsbury 2-1
Swindon edged Shrewsbury 2-1 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 23 August in the League Two.
Aaron Drinan put Swindon ahead on 7' (1-0), Callum Stewart levelled for Shrewsbury on 90' (1-1) and Billy Bodin restored Swindon's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Billy Bodin's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Swindon had 57% of the ball, shots were 15-10 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.68-1.80.
Connor Ripley (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,498. Referee: Lee Swabey.
Match stats
| Swindon | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.68 | 1.80 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 331 (76%) | 198 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 10 |
Lineups
Swindon (3-5-2): Connor Ripley, Will Wright, Filozofe Mabete, Thomas Wilson-Brown, Joe Snowdon, Gavin Kilkenny, Darren Oldaker, Tom Nichols, Finley Munroe, Aaron Drinan, Paul Glatzel
Shrewsbury (3-4-3): Elyh Harrison, Sam Stubbs, Aristote Nsiala, Thomas Anderson, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Sam Clucas, Malvind Benning, Taylor Perry, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 28' · Substitution · Callum Stewart for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 35' · Yellow card · Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 58' · Substitution · William Boyle for Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 58' · Substitution · Isaac England for Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 59' · Substitution · Harrison Biggins for Aristote Nsiala (Shrewsbury)
- 69' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 69' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 82' · Substitution · Daniel Butterworth for Paul Glatzel (Swindon)
- 82' · Substitution · Joel McGregor for Joe Snowdon (Swindon)
- 82' · Substitution · Billy Kirkman for Filozofe Mabete (Swindon)
- 86' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 90' · Goal · Callum Stewart (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Billy Bodin (Swindon)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Connor Ripley (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 10, draws 3, Shrewsbury 5.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Shrewsbury?
Swindon won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Swindon vs Shrewsbury?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Shrewsbury?
In 18 league meetings since 1995: Swindon 10 wins, 3 draws, Shrewsbury 5 wins (goals 27-20).