Match report

Sheffield Wednesday Defeats Shrewsbury 3-0 in League One Clash

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
0–3
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 29, 2023

Sheffield Wednesday marched to an impressive 3-0 triumph against Shrewsbury in their League One encounter. Mark Smith, scoring all three goals for the visitors, starred for Sheffield Wednesday, as they continued their strong form and strengthened their position in the table.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Wednesday secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Shrewsbury.
  • • Mark Smith scored all three goals at minutes 8, 48, and 81 respectively for Sheffield Wednesday.
  • • The first goal was assisted by Lee Gregory, the second by Michael Johnson, and the third by Barry Bannan.
  • • Shrewsbury made multiple substitutions due to injuries or tactical decisions, including T. Bloxham, R. Street, and R. Pyke coming on.

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Maroši (G)
  • 33 T. Flanagan (D)
  • 22 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 6 T. Moore (D)
  • 17 E. Bennett (M)
  • 7 C. Winchester (M)
  • 3 L. Leahy (M)
  • 26 J. Shipley (M)
  • 8 K. Phillips (F)
  • 14 R. Street (F)
  • 24 C. Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 T. Bloxham
  • 9 R. Bowman
  • 15 R. Pyke
  • 13 H. Burgoyne
  • 30 J. Barlow
  • 27 K. Craig

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Dawson (G)
  • 6 D. Iorfa (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 8 D. Adeniran (M)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 10 B. Bannan (M)
  • 18 M. Johnson (M)
  • 13 C. Paterson (F)
  • 9 L. Gregory (F)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 A. Flint
  • 19 T. Bakinson
  • 17 F. Dele-Bashiru
  • 3 J. Brown
  • 11 J. Windass
  • 31 D. Stockdale
  • 22 R. Shipston

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Wednesday
    8' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Smith · Assist: Lee Gregory
  2. Shrewsbury
    46' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Saydee · On: T. Bloxham
  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    48' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Smith · Assist: M. Johnson
  4. Shrewsbury
    57' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bennett

    Argument

  5. Shrewsbury
    65' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Street · On: Ryan Bowman
  6. Shrewsbury
    66' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Bennett · On: R. Pyke
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    73' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    L. Palmer

    Time wasting

  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    74' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    M. Johnson

    Foul

  9. Sheffield Wednesday
    75' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Michael Ihiekwe · On: Aden Flint
  10. Sheffield Wednesday
    76' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Adeniran · On: T. Bakinson
  11. Shrewsbury
    81' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    T. Flanagan

    Argument

  12. Sheffield Wednesday
    81' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Smith · Assist: Barry Bannan
  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    84' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Smith · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
  14. Shrewsbury
    86' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    C. Dunkley

    Foul

  15. Sheffield Wednesday
    89' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Palmer · On: Jaden Brown
  16. Sheffield Wednesday
    90' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Barry Bannan · On: J. Windass

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 65% 82%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 20
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 264 564
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 8
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 171 465
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mark Smith's early goal in the 8th minute set Sheffield Wednesday on a strong trajectory.
  • ▸ The second goal by Smith just before halftime (48') cemented Sheffield Wednesday’s control over the match, despite Shrewsbury making changes to their lineup.