Match report

Oxford United Stuns Shrewsbury 3-2 in League One Clash

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
2–3
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
Mar 7, 2020

Oxford United stunned Shrewsbury with a thrilling comeback in their League One match, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 victory. The game saw early goals from Udoh and Lang for Shrewsbury, but Oxford responded with goals from Browne, Agyei, and Ruffels.

Key Facts

  • • Shrewsbury led 2-0 after goals from D. Udoh and C. Lang in the early minutes
  • • J. Vela received a red card for Shrewsbury after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession
  • • Oxford's comeback was secured with goals from M. Browne, D. Agyei, and J. Ruffels
  • • Substitutions included N. Holland for Oxford and B. Walker for Shrewsbury

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 25 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 6 O. Beckles (D)
  • 24 E. Ebanks-Landell (D)
  • 2 A. Pierre (D)
  • 5 R. Williams (D)
  • 4 D. Edwards (M)
  • 20 J. Vela (F)
  • 28 J. Laurent (M)
  • 35 J. Cummings (M)
  • 23 D. Udoh (M)
  • 9 C. Lang (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 S. Golbourne
  • 15 B. Walker
  • 17 D. Love
  • 18 C. McAleny
  • 22 S. Goss
  • 36 C. Caton
  • 43 H. Burgoyne

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Eastwood (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 4 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffles (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 6 Álex Gorrín (M)
  • 27 N. Holland (F)
  • 30 M. Browne (M)
  • 17 J. Henry (F)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Sykes
  • 23 D. Agyei
  • 19 J. Mackie
  • 28 L. Kelly
  • 22 G. Thorne
  • 13 Jack Stevens I
  • 14 A. Forde

Timeline

  1. Shrewsbury
    9' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vela
  2. Shrewsbury
    12' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Udoh · Assist: J. Cummings
  3. Shrewsbury
    33' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pierre · On: S. Golbourne
  4. Shrewsbury
    34' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lang · Assist: S. Golbourne
  5. Shrewsbury
    35' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vela
  6. Shrewsbury
    35' Shrewsbury Card · Red Card
    J. Vela
  7. Oxford United
    40' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Holland · On: M. Sykes
  8. Oxford United
    45'+3 Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Browne · Assist: C. Brannagan
  9. Shrewsbury
    46' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Cummings · On: B. Walker
  10. Shrewsbury
    56' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lang · On: D. Love
  11. Oxford United
    57' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Álex Gorrín · On: D. Agyei
  12. Oxford United
    59' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Agyei · Assist: J. Henry
  13. Shrewsbury
    62' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ebanks-Landell
  14. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    C. Brannagan
  15. Shrewsbury
    87' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    D. Edwards
  16. Oxford United
    88' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ruffels · Assist: M. Browne
  17. Oxford United
    90'+2 Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: J. Mackie

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Oxford United
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 54% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 256 485
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 138 378
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of J. Vela from Shrewsbury significantly impacted the team's momentum, allowing Oxford to regroup and push forward
  • ▸ Goals from D. Agyei and J. Ruffels were crucial in securing Oxford United's comeback victory, turning the game around in the second half