Match report

Shrewsbury Defeats Bristol Rovers 2-1 in League One Thriller

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
2–1
FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
May 2, 2023

Shrewsbury held on to defeat Bristol Rovers in a thrilling encounter at the Greenhous Meadow. Early goals from Luke Leahy and Rhys Street set Shrewsbury up for victory, but a late goal from Joe Coburn kept the visitors hopeful until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Shrewsbury 2 - Bristol Rovers 1 (League One match)
  • • Luke Leahy scored in the 3rd minute, assisted by E. Bennett.
  • • Rhys Street added a second goal for Shrewsbury at the 53rd minute, set up by Ryan Bowman.
  • • Joe Coburn pulled one back for Bristol Rovers with a goal in the 70th minute.

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Maroši (G)
  • 6 T. Moore (D)
  • 22 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 33 T. Flanagan (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)
  • 9 R. Bowman (F)

Substitutes

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

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 35 E. Balcombe (G)
  • 28 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 5 J. Quansah (D)
  • 17 L. Gibson (D)
  • 3 L. Gordon (D)
  • 8 G. Ward (M)
  • 22 L. Bogarde (M)
  • 6 S. Finley (M)
  • 9 J. Marquis (M)
  • 40 J. Coburn (F)
  • 18 R. Loft (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Sinclair
  • 11 C. MacDonald
  • 10 A. Collins
  • 21 A. Evans
  • 30 L. Hoole
  • 2 J. Connolly
  • 31 J. Ward

Timeline

  1. Shrewsbury
    3' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    Luke Leahy · Assist: E. Bennett
  2. Shrewsbury
    23' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    C. Dunkley

    Foul

  3. Shrewsbury
    36' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    J. Shipley

    Foul

  4. Shrewsbury
    53' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street · Assist: Ryan Bowman
  5. Bristol Rovers
    57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bogarde · On: S. Sinclair
  6. Bristol Rovers
    57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lewis Gordon · On: C. MacDonald
  7. Bristol Rovers
    57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Loft · On: A. Collins
  8. Bristol Rovers
    57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Marquis · On: A. Evans
  9. Bristol Rovers
    58' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Gibbons · On: L. Hoole
  10. Bristol Rovers
    59' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hoole

    Foul

  11. Shrewsbury
    61' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Winchester

    Foul

  12. Shrewsbury
    65' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Killian Phillips

    Argument

  13. Bristol Rovers
    70' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Coburn
  14. Shrewsbury
    78' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Street · On: R. Pyke
  15. Bristol Rovers
    82' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    A. Collins

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Bristol Rovers
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 61% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 21
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 251 559
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 154 458
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Shrewsbury took an early lead when Luke Leahy scored from E. Bennett's assist, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ The introduction of Joe Coburn in the 70th minute provided Bristol Rovers with a late surge and saw them reduce Shrewsbury's advantage.