Match report

Oxford United Stuns Shrewsbury 3-2 in League One Clash

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
2–3
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
May 1, 2021

In a dramatic turn of events, Oxford United staged a comeback to defeat Shrewsbury 3-2 in League One. Oxford took an early lead through E. Lee, but Shrewsbury responded with goals from Matthew Pennington and J. Vela to take a 2-1 lead at half-time. However, Oxford's resilience paid off with second-half goals from J. Henry and D. Agyei to secure a crucial victory.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United 3-2 Shrewsbury (League One match on 2021-05-01)
  • • E. Lee scored the first goal for Oxford United (3rd minute)
  • • Matthew Pennington and J. Vela scored for Shrewsbury (16th and 25th minutes)
  • • J. Henry and D. Agyei scored for Oxford United (68th and 85th minutes)
  • • B. Walker received a yellow card for Shrewsbury (62nd minute)

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Burgoyne (G)
  • 24 E. Ebanks-Landell (D)
  • 2 A. Pierre (D)
  • 29 M. Pennington (D)
  • 28 D. Davis (M)
  • 10 J. Vela (M)
  • 8 O. Norburn (M)
  • 16 B. Walker (M)
  • 32 H. Chapman (F)
  • 14 N. Ogbeta (M)
  • 39 T. Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Whalley
  • 20 C. Main
  • 5 R. Williams
  • 23 D. Udoh
  • 17 D. Love
  • 4 D. Edwards
  • 41 J. Bevan

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Stevens (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 22 R. Atkinson (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffels (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 10 M. Sykes (M)
  • 17 J. Henry (M)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)
  • 27 E. Lee (F)
  • 30 B. Barker (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Agyei
  • 11 S. Winnall
  • 20 J. Hanson
  • 6 Álex Gorrín
  • 1 S. Eastwood
  • 14 A. Forde
  • 25 O. Shodipo

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    3' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lee · Assist: Matty Taylor
  2. Shrewsbury
    16' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthew Pennington · Assist: H. Chapman
  3. Shrewsbury
    25' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vela
  4. Shrewsbury
    62' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    B. Walker

    Foul

  5. Oxford United
    68' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Henry · Assist: E. Lee
  6. Shrewsbury
    69' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Chapman · On: S. Whalley
  7. Shrewsbury
    69' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: Curtis Main
  8. Shrewsbury
    69' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Walker · On: Ro-Shaun Williams
  9. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Lee · On: D. Agyei
  10. Oxford United
    82' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Barker · On: S. Winnall
  11. Oxford United
    85' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Agyei · Assist: S. Winnall
  12. Oxford United
    89' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: J. Hanson
  13. Oxford United
    89' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Henry · On: Álex Gorrín
  14. Shrewsbury
    90'+2 Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Ogbeta · On: D. Udoh
  15. Oxford United
    90' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    D. Agyei

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Oxford United
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 62% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 277 454
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 171 342
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United's early goal by E. Lee set the tone but Shrewsbury quickly responded with two goals to take control of the match.
  • ▸ Oxford United's second-half resurgence was ignited by two quick goals from J. Henry and D. Agyei, which turned the match in their favor.