Shrewsbury 1-0 Salford City
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Shrewsbury 1-0 Salford City in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury goals: William Boyle 74'. Expected goals: 0.67-0.98. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: William Boyle (8.4).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Salford City 1-0
Shrewsbury edged Salford City 1-0 at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 29 August in the League Two.
William Boyle put Shrewsbury ahead on 74' (1-0).
Shrewsbury had 38% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.67-0.98.
William Boyle (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,638. Referee: Alan Dale.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.67 | 0.98 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 30 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 193 (65%) | 406 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 9 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Will Gray, Kevin Berkoe, Isaac Fletcher, Josh Davison, Jay Turner-Cooke
Salford City (4-4-2): Will Norris, Zach Awe, Adebola Oluwo, Will Aimson, Luke Garbutt, Luke Molyneux, Elliot Bonds, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu, Joe Powell, Macaulay Langstaff, Daniel Udoh
Key events
- 61' · Substitution · Taylor Allen for Zach Awe (Salford City)
- 61' · Substitution · Kallum Cesay for Joe Powell (Salford City)
- 61' · Substitution · Ryan Graydon for Daniel Udoh (Salford City)
- 69' · Substitution · Joseph Gbodé for Jay Turner-Cooke (Shrewsbury)
- 74' · Goal · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 78' · Substitution · Jorge Grant for Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu (Salford City)
- 78' · Substitution · Kelly N'Mai for Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 84' · Substitution · George Lloyd for Josh Davison (Shrewsbury)
- 86' · Yellow card · Thomas Anderson (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: Shrewsbury 2, draws 0, Salford City 1.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
Shrewsbury won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Salford City?
Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Salford City?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: Shrewsbury 2 wins, 0 draws, Salford City 1 wins (goals 4-4).