Shrewsbury 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 1-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 11) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: George Lloyd 77' (pen). Sent off: Jay Turner-Cooke (80'), Isaac Fletcher (90'). Expected goals: 1.65-0.54. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Sam Stubbs (8.2).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Bristol Rovers 1-0
Shrewsbury edged Bristol Rovers 1-0 at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 17 October in the League Two.
George Lloyd put Shrewsbury ahead from the penalty spot on 77' (1-0).
Jay Turner-Cooke (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 80' and Isaac Fletcher (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 90+4'.
Shrewsbury had 45% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.65-0.54. Shrewsbury were the better side on chances, too.
Sam Stubbs (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,329. Referee: Ben Toner.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.65 | 0.54 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 165 (60%) | 228 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Jay Turner-Cooke, Kevin Berkoe, Kian McMahon-Brown, George Lloyd, Josh Davison
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Brad Young, Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Ciarán Kelly, Ben Purrington, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Keenan Gough, Bobby Kamwa, Fabrizio Cavegn
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 16' · Yellow card · Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury)
- 34' · Yellow card · Steve Evans (Bristol Rovers)
- 43' · Yellow card · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 58' · Substitution · Joe Quigley for Richard Smallwood (Bristol Rovers)
- 58' · Substitution · Arvin Appiah for Bobby Kamwa (Bristol Rovers)
- 64' · Yellow card · Keenan Gough (Bristol Rovers)
- 68' · Substitution · Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny for Clinton Mola (Bristol Rovers)
- 73' · Substitution · Jack Sparkes for Ciarán Kelly (Bristol Rovers)
- 77' · Goal · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 80' · Red card · Jay Turner-Cooke (Shrewsbury)
- 84' · Substitution · Isaac Fletcher for Josh Davison (Shrewsbury)
- 84' · Substitution · Will Gray for Kian McMahon-Brown (Shrewsbury)
- 88' · Yellow card · Ben Purrington (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Red card · Isaac Fletcher (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 11, draws 10, Bristol Rovers 16.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Shrewsbury won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 11:30 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).