Match report
Shrewsbury Hold Off Fleetwood Town 2-2 in League Two Clash
Shrewsbury
2–2
FT
Fleetwood Town
Apr 25, 2026
Shrewsbury managed to hold off a spirited Fleetwood Town side, securing a crucial 2-2 draw in their League Two match. The draw was sealed in stoppage time when Ismeal Kabia found the back of the net, ensuring Shrewsbury matched Fleetwood's second goal. Fleetwood's Crispin McLean and Shrewsbury's J. Ruffels were key scorers, while an own goal from Tom Perry early on set the tone for a competitive match.
Key Facts
- • Shrewsbury 2–2 Fleetwood Town
- • Tom Perry scored an own goal for Fleetwood Town in the 40th minute
- • Crispin McLean equalized for Fleetwood in the 59th minute
- • J. Ruffels scored for Shrewsbury in the 72nd minute
- • Ismeal Kabia scored a goal for Shrewsbury in the 90th+6 minute to secure the draw
- • Will Davies and R. Cirino received yellow cards for Fleetwood Town
Lineups
Shrewsbury
Starting XI
- 12 Will Brook (G)
- 26 Sam Stubbs (D)
- 4 Tom Anderson (D)
- 23 Isaac Lee (D)
- 20 Ismeal Kabia (M)
- 43 Will Gray (M)
- 14 Taylor Perry (M)
- 30 Kevin Berkoe (M)
- 19 Iwan Morgan (F)
- 9 George Lloyd (F)
- 27 John Marquis (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Josh Ruffels
- 7 Tommy McDermott
- 38 Isaac England
- 3 Mal Benning
- 48 Bradley Ihionvien
- 1 Matthew Cox
- 10 Thomas Sang
Fleetwood Town
Starting XI
- 13 Jay Lynch (G)
- 18 Harrison Holgate (D)
- 4 James Bolton (D)
- 5 Finley Potter (D)
- 20 Harrison Neal (M)
- 16 Ethan Ennis (M)
- 6 Elliot Bonds (M)
- 38 Crispin McLean (M)
- 22 Josh Powell (M)
- 19 Ronan Coughlan (F)
- 9 Will Davies (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Mark Helm
- 29 Owen Devonport
- 39 Rafaele Cirino
- 23 George Morrison
- 37 Luke Hewitson
- 15 Jordan Davies
- 7 Detlef Esapa Osong
Timeline
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40' Fleetwood Town Goal · Own GoalT. Perry
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56' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Marquis · On: Tommy McDermott
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56' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2Off: Tom Anderson · On: J. Ruffels
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59' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalCrispin McLean · Assist: E. Ennis
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61' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardWill Davies
Argument
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63' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: Crispin McLean · On: M. Helm
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67' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Gray · On: I. England
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67' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Lloyd · On: B. Ihionvien
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67' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Berkoe · On: Malvind Benning
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72' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalJ. Ruffels · Assist: I. Morgan
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76' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Coughlan · On: O. Devonport
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89' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Bonds · On: G. Morrison
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89' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Ennis · On: R. Cirino
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90'+4 Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardR. Cirino
Time wasting
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90'+6 Shrewsbury Goal · Normal GoalIsmeal Kabia
Match Stats
| Stat | Shrewsbury | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 74% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 323 | 360 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 267 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fleetwood's own goal by Tom Perry in the 40th minute gave Shrewsbury a brief lead, setting the tone for a competitive match.
- ▸ Crispin McLean's equalizer for Fleetwood in the 59th minute sparked a flurry of substitutions and increased intensity, with both sides fighting for the win.
- ▸ J. Ruffels' goal for Shrewsbury in the 72nd minute reinvigorated Shrewsbury's momentum, but Fleetwood's tenacity led to a late surge.
- ▸ Ismeal Kabia's last-minute goal in stoppage time secured the draw for Shrewsbury, ensuring they maintained their position in League Two.