Match report

Oxford United Defeats Shrewsbury 2-0 in League One Clash

Oxford United
Oxford United
2–0
FT
Shrewsbury
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

  1. Oxford United
    11' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Skarz · On: S. Long
  2. Oxford United
    13' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ribeiro · On: C. Carroll
  3. Oxford United
    16' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nelson · Assist: R. Hall
  4. Oxford United
    17' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hall · Assist: C. Maguire
  5. Shrewsbury
    37' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Riley · On: D. Smith
  6. Shrewsbury
    45' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    S. Payne
  7. Shrewsbury
    74' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Morris · On: G. Deegan
  8. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Maguire · On: K. Hemmings
  9. Shrewsbury
    84' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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