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.
The result leaves Shrewsbury 14th on 14 points, with Bristol Rovers 9th on 15.
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
- 10' · 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
36 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 10, 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 36 league meetings since 1994: Shrewsbury 10 wins, 10 draws, Bristol Rovers 16 wins (goals 30-40).