Match report
Shrewsbury Defeats Bristol Rovers 2-1 in League One Thriller
Shrewsbury
2–1
FT
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
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3' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalLuke Leahy · Assist: E. Bennett -
23' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardC. DunkleyFoul
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36' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardJ. ShipleyFoul
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53' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalR. Street · Assist: Ryan Bowman -
57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bogarde · On: S. Sinclair -
57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: Lewis Gordon · On: C. MacDonald -
57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Loft · On: A. Collins -
57' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Marquis · On: A. Evans -
58' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Gibbons · On: L. Hoole -
59' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardL. HooleFoul
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61' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardCarl WinchesterFoul
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65' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardKillian PhillipsArgument
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70' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalJ. Coburn -
78' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Street · On: R. Pyke -
82' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardA. CollinsArgument
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.