Match report
Cambridge United Defeats Shrewsbury 1-0 in League Two Clash
Cambridge United
1–0
FT
Shrewsbury
Jan 27, 2026
Cambridge United held off Shrewsbury to secure a vital 1-0 victory in the League Two clash. The game remained goalless until deep into injury time when Ben Knight converted a crucial penalty, sealing the win for Cambridge United.
Key Facts
- • Cambridge United defeated Shrewsbury 1-0 in their League Two match.
- • Ben Knight scored the only goal from the penalty spot in injury time (90+1).
- • L. Appere received a yellow card for Cambridge United (59').
- • Sam Clucas of Shrewsbury was shown a yellow card late in the game (90'+).
Lineups
Cambridge United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Eastwood (G)
- 23 M. Jobe (D)
- 6 K. Watts (D)
- 26 J. Gibbons (D)
- 2 L. Bennett (M)
- 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
- 38 G. Hoddle (M)
- 7 J. Brophy (M)
- 14 B. Knight (F)
- 11 S. Kaikai (F)
- 9 L. Appere (F)
Substitutes
- 3 B. Purrington
- 4 D. Ball
- 16 Z. Ibsen Rossi
- 19 S. Lavery
- 21 S. McLoughlin
- 24 E. Nevitt
- 25 B. Hughes
Shrewsbury
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Cox (G)
- 2 L. Hoole (D)
- 4 T. Anderson (D)
- 5 W. Boyle (D)
- 25 J. Ruffels (D)
- 14 T. Perry (M)
- 22 T. Ojinnaka
- 10 T. Sang (M)
- 19 I. Morgan (M)
- 6 S. Clucas (M)
- 21 T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi (F)
Substitutes
- 12 W. Brook
- 9 G. Lloyd
- 11 A. Scully
- 16 N. Freeman
- 20 I. Kabia
- 23 I. Lee
- 27 J. Marquis
Timeline
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46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bennett · On: B. Purrington -
46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Hoddle · On: Dominic Ball -
54' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi · On: G. Lloyd -
59' Cambridge United Card · Yellow CardL. AppereFoul
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62' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Brophy · On: S. Lavery -
62' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Appere · On: Elliott Nevitt -
73' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Morgan · On: Ismeal Kabia -
74' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Mpanzu · On: S. McLoughlin -
74' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Ojinnaka · On: J. Marquis -
90'+1 Shrewsbury Card · Yellow CardSam ClucasArgument
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90' Cambridge United Goal · PenaltyBen Knight
Match Stats
| Stat | Cambridge United | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 59% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 572 | 313 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 439 | 185 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of G. Hoddle and L. Bennett for Cambridge United at half-time provided fresh impetus.
- ▸ Ben Knight's penalty conversion in injury time shifted momentum decisively towards Cambridge United.