Match report
Shrewsbury Defeats Sutton Utd 2-1 in FA Cup Clash
Sutton Utd
1–2
AET
Shrewsbury
Dec 6, 2025
Shrewsbury overcame the odds and defeated Sutton United in an exciting FA Cup encounter. Despite conceding early and playing most of the game with ten players after J. Ruffels' red card, Shrewsbury secured a 2-1 win through goals from Ismeal Kabia and J. Marquis.
Key Facts
- • Sutton Utd: K. Jennings (69')
- • Shrewsbury: Ismeal Kabia (90'), J. Marquis (92')
- • J. Ruffels (Shrewsbury) received a red card at 79'
- • D. Ogbonna (Sutton Utd) was sent off late in extra time
Lineups
Sutton Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Sims (G)
- 26 J. Eccleston (D)
- 42 H. Muller (D)
- 14 E. Pruti (D)
- 16 J. Taylor
- 28 K. Jennings (M)
- 25 J. Taylor (M)
- 8 L. Simper (M)
- 23 J. J. Harris (M)
- 18 D. Ogbonna
- 10 A. Nadesan (F)
Substitutes
- 21 D. Aziaya
- 12 E. Vaz
- 15 W. Tizzard
- 17 A. Jones
- 19 K. Crichlow
- 22 M. Dabre
- 37 C. Bell
- 45 G. Vorster
Shrewsbury
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 W. Brook (G)
- 4 T. Anderson (D)
- 26 S. Stubbs (D)
- 5 W. Boyle (D)
- 2 L. Hoole (M)
- 38 I. England (M)
- 25 J. Ruffels (M)
- 6 S. Clucas (M)
- 20 I. Kabia (F)
- 11 A. Scully (F)
- 9 G. Lloyd (F)
Substitutes
- 1 E. Harrison
- 3 M. Benning
- 7 T. McDermott
- 8 H. Biggins
- 10 T. Sang
- 14 T. Perry
- 15 C. Aneke
- 27 J. Marquis
- 43 W. Gray
Timeline
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1' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardS. Stubbs
Foul
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9' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow CardE. Pruti
Foul
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12' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow CardD. Ogbonna
Foul
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31' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow CardH. Muller
Foul
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50' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardJ. Ruffels
Foul
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62' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: I. England · On: T. Perry
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66' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Nadesan · On: K. Crichlow
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69' Sutton Utd Goal · Normal GoalK. Jennings
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74' Sutton Utd Card · Yellow CardJ. Taylor
Foul
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77' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Lloyd · On: C. Aneke
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77' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Scully · On: J. Marquis
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79' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardJ. Ruffels
Foul
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79' Shrewsbury Card · Red CardJ. Ruffels
Foul
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82' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Stubbs · On: T. Sang
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90'+1 Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 5Off: Ismeal Kabia · On: Tommy McDermott
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90'+3 Sutton Utd Card · Red CardD. Ogbonna
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90'+6 Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardSam Clucas
Foul
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90' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalIsmeal Kabia · Assist: T. Perry
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92' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalJ. Marquis
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100' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 3Off: J. J. Harris · On: C. Bell
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105' Sutton Utd subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Taylor · On: E. Vaz
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111' Sutton Utd Card · Red CardJ. Eccleston
Violent conduct
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119' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardC. Aneke
Time wasting
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120'+3 Sutton Utd Card · Yellow CardL. Simper
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sutton Utd | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 63% |
| Offsides | 5 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 24 |
| Corners | 13 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 838 | 339 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 12 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 702 | 213 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 19 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Shrewsbury's equalizer by Ismeal Kabia in the first minute of injury time gave them momentum and confidence to push for a win.
- ▸ J. Marquis' goal two minutes later sealed Shrewsbury's victory, despite Sutton Utd playing with an extra man for much of the second half.