South Shields 1-3 Shrewsbury
Updated
Shrewsbury won: South Shields 1-3 Shrewsbury in the FA Cup (Round 1) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025 at 1st Cloud Arena, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. South Shields goals: Luke Woolston 67'. Shrewsbury goals: Anthony Scully 23' (pen), Anthony Scully 34', Tom Sang 44'. Expected goals: 0.22-3.05. Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Anthony Scully (8.9).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat South Shields 3-1
Shrewsbury saw off South Shields 3-1 away from home at 1st Cloud Arena on Sunday 2 November in FA Cup.
Anthony Scully put Shrewsbury ahead from the penalty spot on 23' (0-1), added another on 34' (0-2), Tom Sang made it 0-3 on 44' and Luke Woolston pulled one back for South Shields on 67' (1-3).
South Shields had 71% of the ball, shots were 7-21 (1-9 on target) and expected goals finished 0.22-3.05. Shrewsbury were the better side on chances, too.
Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,570. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| South Shields | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.22 | 3.05 |
| Total shots | 7 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 25 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 599 (87%) | 173 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 0 | 2 |
| Total shots | 7 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 14 |
Lineups
South Shields (4-2-3-1): Jasper Sheik, Cain Sykes, Dillon Morse, Robbie Tinkler, Oliver Bainbridge, Daniel Dodds, Luke Woolston, Will Jenkins, Cedwyn Scott, Caden Kelly, Paul Blackett
Shrewsbury (3-4-3): Will Brook, Thomas Anderson, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Ismeal Kabia, Tom Sang, Josh Ruffels, Sam Clucas, Tommy McDermott, John Marquis, Anthony Scully
Key events
- 13' · Substitution · Malvind Benning for Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 23' · Goal · Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 34' · Goal · Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 41' · Yellow card · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 44' · Goal · Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 45'+5 · Yellow card · Dillon Morse (South Shields)
- 46' · Substitution · Taylor Perry for Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · David Carson for Paul Blackett (South Shields)
- 61' · Substitution · Sean McGurk for Caden Kelly (South Shields)
- 61' · Substitution · Dan Ward for Daniel Dodds (South Shields)
- 61' · Substitution · Luca Hoole for Anthony Scully (Shrewsbury)
- 61' · Substitution · George Lloyd for John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 67' · Goal · Luke Woolston (South Shields)
- 70' · Yellow card · Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 71' · Yellow card · David Carson (South Shields)
- 81' · Substitution · Harrison Biggins for Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury)
- 81' · Substitution · Todd Alcock for Luke Woolston (South Shields)
- 90' · Substitution · Dan Savage for Will Jenkins (South Shields)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1998: South Shields 8, draws 5, Shrewsbury 14.
Questions
Who won South Shields vs Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury won, 1-3 (FA Cup) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025.
When and where is South Shields vs Shrewsbury?
Sun, 2 Nov 2025, 12:00 UTC at 1st Cloud Arena, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between South Shields and Shrewsbury?
In 27 league meetings since 1998: South Shields 8 wins, 5 draws, Shrewsbury 14 wins (goals 27-37).