Match report

Shrewsbury Stuns Barnsley 2-1 in League One Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
1–2
FT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Apr 26, 2025

In an intense match at Oakwell Stadium, Shrewsbury stunned Barnsley with a convincing 2-1 victory, bolstering their position in the League One table. J. Marquis scored twice for Shrewsbury, while J. Russell managed to pull one back for Barnsley late into the game.

Key Facts

  • • Shrewsbury: 2 goals by J. Marquis (18', 67')
  • • Barnsley: 1 goal by J. Russell at 78'
  • • Substitutions for Barnsley included D. Lembikisa and L. Connell
  • • Substitutions for Shrewsbury featured T. Perry, V. Oliver, and A. Pierre

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Gauci (G)
  • 30 J. Bland (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 4 M. Roberts (D)
  • 32 J. Earl (D)
  • 20 D. Lembikisa (M)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 3 J. Russell (M)
  • 2 B. Cotter (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 M. Watters
  • 50 K. Nwakali
  • 29 C. Barratt
  • 21 C. McCarthy
  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 31 K. Graham
  • 33 C. Rodrigues

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Blackman (G)
  • 6 J. Feeney (D)
  • 22 A. Nsiala (D)
  • 23 G. Nurse (D)
  • 2 L. Hoole (M)
  • 17 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 27 J. Marquis (M)
  • 8 H. Biggins (M)
  • 3 M. Benning (M)
  • 24 C. Stewart (F)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 T. Perry
  • 11 V. Oliver
  • 16 A. Pierre
  • 18 R. Dinanga
  • 36 J. Loughran
  • 13 J. Young
  • 38 I. England

Timeline

  1. Shrewsbury
    18' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marquis · Assist: L. Hoole
  2. Shrewsbury
    29' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    G. Nurse

    Foul

  3. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Lembikisa · On: M. Watters
  4. Barnsley
    64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Connell · On: K. Nwakali
  5. Shrewsbury
    67' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marquis · Assist: C. Stewart
  6. Barnsley
    78' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Russell
  7. Shrewsbury
    79' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Stewart · On: T. Perry
  8. Shrewsbury
    84' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: V. Oliver
  9. Shrewsbury
    90'+2 Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Nurse · On: A. Pierre

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Shrewsbury
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 67%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 5
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 583 264
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 10 0
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 505 177
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 13 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Marquis scored twice within 50 minutes to secure an early lead for Shrewsbury, setting the tone of the match
  • ▸ Barnsley tried to mount a comeback with J. Russell's goal in the second half, but failed to overturn the deficit