Match report
Shrewsbury Defeats Tranmere 1-0 in League Two Clash
Shrewsbury
1–0
FT
Tranmere
Apr 3, 2026
Shrewsbury secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tranmere in their League Two showdown, thanks to a goal from S. Stubbs in the 55th minute. Despite numerous substitutions and a late yellow card to Tranmere's Patrick Brough, Shrewsbury managed to hold on for the win, which solidifies their position in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Shrewsbury defeated Tranmere 1-0 in League Two
- • S. Stubbs scored the only goal at the 55th minute
- • K. Berkoe provided the assist for the goal
- • Tranmere made four substitutions throughout the game
- • Patrick Brough received a yellow card for Tranmere
Lineups
Shrewsbury
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Matthew Cox (G)
- 26 Sam Stubbs (D)
- 5 William Boyle (D)
- 25 Josh Ruffels (D)
- 20 Ismeal Kabia (M)
- 16 Nick Freeman (M)
- 22 Ojinnaka Temple (M)
- 30 Kevin Berkoe (M)
- 27 John Marquis (F)
- 19 Iwan Morgan (F)
- 48 Bradley Ihionvien (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Taylor Perry
- 6 Sam Clucas
- 9 George Lloyd
- 43 Will Gray
- 11 Anthony Scully
- 12 Will Brook
- 4 Tom Anderson
Tranmere
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 33 Marko Maroši (G)
- 28 Stephan Negru (D)
- 5 Nathan Smith (D)
- 30 Aaron McGowan (D)
- 14 Jayden Joseph (M)
- 8 Sam Finley (M)
- 42 Nohan Kenneh (M)
- 24 Billy Blacker (M)
- 3 Patrick Brough (M)
- 7 Charlie Whitaker (F)
- 29 Joe Ironside (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Lee O'Connor
- 41 Kaiyne Woolery
- 11 Omari Patrick
- 9 Kristian Dennis
- 26 James Plant
- 25 Lewis Warrington
- 12 Jack Barrett
Timeline
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55' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalS. Stubbs · Assist: K. Berkoe
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61' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Kenneh · On: Lee O'Connor
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61' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Whitaker · On: K. Woolery
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68' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Finley · On: O. Patrick
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74' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Ihionvien · On: T. Perry
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78' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ironside · On: K. Dennis
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80' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Ojinnaka · On: Sam Clucas
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86' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardPatrick Brough
Foul
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90'+5 Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Morgan · On: G. Lloyd
Match Stats
| Stat | Shrewsbury | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 55% | 49% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 247 | 229 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 136 | 113 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Shrewsbury's goal by S. Stubbs in the 55th minute shifted momentum in their favor
- ▸ Tranmere's multiple substitutions failed to change the game's direction