Match report
Oxford United Defeats Shrewsbury 2-0 in League One Clash
Oxford United
2–0
FT
Shrewsbury
Apr 30, 2017
Oxford United stunned Shrewsbury with an early 2-0 lead in their League One encounter, securing a vital win that boosts their playoff hopes. Both goals came within the first 17 minutes, as C. Nelson and R. Hall put the hosts in control. Shrewsbury struggled to respond, accumulating a yellow card and making several substitutions, but were unable to breach the Oxford defense.
Key Facts
- • Oxford United defeated Shrewsbury 2-0 in League One
- • C. Nelson scored the first goal in the 16th minute
- • R. Hall netted the second goal in the 17th minute
- • S. Payne of Shrewsbury received a yellow card in the 45th minute
- • Oxford United made three substitutions: J. Skarz, C. Ribeiro, and C. Maguire
- • Shrewsbury made three substitutions: Joe Riley, B. Morris, and R. Yates
Lineups
Oxford United
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Eastwood (G)
- 3 J. Skarz (D)
- 2 C. Ribeiro (D)
- 5 C. Nelson (D)
- 25 C. Raglan (D)
- 28 M. Johnson (M)
- 14 J. Ruffles (M)
- 4 J. Lundstram (M)
- 18 J. Rothwell (M)
- 10 C. Maguire (M)
- 19 R. Hall (M)
Substitutes
- 22 S. Long
- 35 C. Carroll
- 15 K. Hemmings
- 16 P. Edwards
- 34 J. Stevens
- 33 C. Dunkley
Shrewsbury
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Leutwiler (G)
- 3 M. Sadler (D)
- 22 A. Nsiala (D)
- 2 J. Riley (D)
- 16 B. Morris (M)
- 23 A. Rodman (M)
- 8 A. Ogogo (M)
- 12 J. Brown (D)
- 17 R. Yates (M)
- 7 S. Whalley (M)
- 45 S. Payne (F)
Substitutes
- 15 D. Smith
- 18 G. Deegan
- 35 J. Mcatee
- 36 C. Roberts
- 19 F. Ladapo
- 21 M. Halstead
- 9 S. Humphrys
Timeline
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11' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Skarz · On: S. Long -
13' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Ribeiro · On: C. Carroll -
16' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalC. Nelson · Assist: R. Hall -
17' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalR. Hall · Assist: C. Maguire -
37' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: Joe Riley · On: D. Smith -
45' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardS. Payne -
74' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Morris · On: G. Deegan -
75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Maguire · On: K. Hemmings -
84' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Yates · On: John McAtee
Match Stats
| Stat | Oxford United | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Oxford United took an early lead with a goal from C. Nelson in the 16th minute, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ R. Hall's quick second goal in the 17th minute further demoralized Shrewsbury, who found it difficult to recover from the early deficit