Salford City 1-1 Shrewsbury
Updated
It finished level: Salford City 1-1 Shrewsbury in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at AIG Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Kyrell Malcolm 77'. Shrewsbury goals: Josh Davison 47'. Sent off: Sam Stubbs (73'), Will Aimson (90'). Expected goals: 1.99-0.74. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: Will Brook (8.9).
Match report
Salford City 1-1 Shrewsbury: match report
It finished 1-1 between Salford City and Shrewsbury in EFL Cup on Saturday 8 August.
Josh Davison put Shrewsbury ahead on 47' (0-1) and Kyrell Malcolm levelled for Salford City on 77' (1-1).
Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 73' and Will Aimson (Salford City) was sent off on 90+7'.
Salford City had 72% of the ball, shots were 21-11 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.99-0.74. Salford City will feel they deserved more.
Will Brook (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 1,936. Referee: Oliver Mackey.
Match stats
| Salford City | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.99 | 0.74 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 19 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 545 (88%) | 156 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 9 |
Lineups
Salford City (4-2-3-1): Will Norris, Oliver Turton, Adebola Oluwo, Will Aimson, Hayden Carson, Matt Butcher, Joe Powell, Luke Molyneux, Kallum Cesay, Kelly N'Mai, Macaulay Langstaff
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Tom Sang, Will Gray, Kevin Berkoe, Isaac Fletcher, Josh Davison, George Lloyd
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 47' · Goal · Josh Davison (Shrewsbury)
- 60' · Yellow card · Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury)
- 62' · Substitution · Jorge Grant for Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 63' · Substitution · Kyrell Malcolm for Luke Molyneux (Salford City)
- 63' · Substitution · Ryan Graydon for Kallum Cesay (Salford City)
- 68' · Yellow card · Adebola Oluwo (Salford City)
- 71' · Substitution · Abraham Odoh for Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
- 72' · Substitution · Jack Price for Will Gray (Shrewsbury)
- 73' · Substitution · Joseph Gbodé for Josh Davison (Shrewsbury)
- 73' · Red card · Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury)
- 75' · Substitution · Luca Hoole for Isaac Fletcher (Shrewsbury)
- 77' · Goal · Kyrell Malcolm (Salford City)
- 78' · Substitution · Jay Turner-Cooke for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 88' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Hayden Carson (Salford City)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Arkell Jude-Boyd (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+7 · Red card · Will Aimson (Salford City)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · George Lloyd (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?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Shrewsbury?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at AIG Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, EFL Cup.
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).