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Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Crawley Town:

Max Anderson grabbed the telling goal as Crawley Town beat fellow relegated side Shrewsbury Town on the final day of the League One season.The visitors went close just past the half-hour mark, Gavan Holohan brought down the ball in the box and let fly from a close angle, but Shrewsbury managed to clear for a corner.Just after the break, Crawley won a penalty with Rushian Hepburn-Murphy stepping up to the spot and slotting away from 12 yards. Shrewsbury's Josh Feeney was shown a red card for diss...
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Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Reading

Lewis Wing inspired Reading to a 3-1 away victory over bottom side Shrewsbury as his side broke into League One's top six.Reading found the breakthrough just past the half-hour mark as Wing picked the ball up from 30 yards and unleashed a strike which found the back of the net.Shrewsbury's Taylor Perry tried his luck from close range just before half-time, but Joel Pereira made a fantastic save to push the ball behind.Perry found the equaliser, three minutes into the second half. Josh Feeney sli...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Burton Albion

Burton boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from League One with victory at bottom-of-the-table Shrewsbury.Rumarn Burrell and Terence Vancooten netted inside the final 18 minutes to leave the Brewers six points behind Bristol Rovers in 20th, with the Shrews a further eight points adrift.The hosts created an opening on the half-hour when they worked the ball well to Dom Gape on the edge of the box but his powerful shot went behind for a corner.Burton went close before half-time when Kyran L...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-0 Bristol Rovers

Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers played out a 0-0 League One draw at the Croud Meadow in a crucial match at the foot of the table.Luca Hoole floated a cross into the middle of the danger area just past the 20-minute mark which found Funso Ojo, but his headed effort was palmed away for a corner.The resultant move saw Mal Benning have a chance at the near post, but the visitors dealt with the danger.Rovers had a chance to pull ahead just before the half-hour mark from a Jack Hunt curling shot, but Ho...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Stevenage: League One

Stevenage ended a run of five games without a win with a 1-0 away victory over relegation-battling Shrewsbury in League One.Aaron Pierre's eighth-minute own goal settled the game and left Shrewsbury seven points adrift of safety.The visitors took an early lead when Harvey White collected the ball on the edge of the box and his deflected effort went in off Pierre.Shrewsbury went close to a leveller just past the 20-minute mark, George Lloyd went one-on-one with goalkeeper Murphy Cooper, but his s...
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League One: Shrewsbury Town 2-3 Bolton Wanderers

John McAtee inspired League One play-off chasers Bolton to victory win at struggling Shrewsbury.After Vadaine Oliver put the Shrews ahead, the visitors struck back as Eoin Toal scored before McAtee's brace.Luca Hoole set up a nervy finish but Bolton survived, leaving them outside the top six on goal difference, with third-bottom Shrewsbury four points from safety.The hosts broke the deadlock in the 20th minute when John Marquis' shot from close range rebounded off the crossbar and Oliver was the...
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Wrexham book a place in the Championship with a third successive promotion | LiveScore

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Wrexham drop out of top two after draw with Bristol Rovers | LiveScore

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Wrexham strengthen grip on second place after overcoming 10-man Burton | LiveScore

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Sam Smith scores only goal as promotion-chasing Wrexham overcome Rotherham | LiveScore

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Wrexham and Bolton play out goalless draw in League One promotion battle | LiveScore

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Jamie Donley inspires Leyton Orient comeback win at play-off rivals Wrexham | LiveScore

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George Lloyd scores winner as 10-man Shrewsbury hit back to beat Mansfield | LiveScore

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Stevenage vs Wrexham | Match report

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Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Wrexham

John Marquis' brace helped struggling Shrewsbury to a shock 2-1 win over cross-border rivals Wrexham at the Croud Meadow.
The veteran striker struck in the 17th and 48th minutes - tucking home the second after his penalty had been saved - to secure Shrews victory after high-flying Wrexham had equalised through Steven Fletcher.Shrewsbury's win lifts them up to 21st in League One, five points adrift of safety, while third-placed Wrexham missed the chance to go top.The hosts broke the d...
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Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Northampton Town

Cameron McGeehan's equaliser earned Northampton a point at fellow League One strugglers Shrewsbury.The hosts went close to the opener just past the half-hour mark when George Lloyd picked up the ball in the box and shot, but his effort was deflected behind for a corner.The Cobblers' Samy Chouchane had an effort from outside the box just before half-time, but his shot went wide of the post.Northampton nearly found the net twice late into the first half through McGeehan and Aaron McGowan, but the...
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Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Lincoln City

Morgan Feeney helped Shrewsbury to a 1-0 home win over promotion hopefuls Lincoln at the Croud Meadow.The hosts took the lead inside 10 minutes from a well-worked corner routine, with Feeney poking home at the back post.Lincoln went close to an equaliser before half-time when Dom Jefferies shot from close range, but Jamal Blackman saved.George Wickens made a brilliant stop for Lincoln late in the first half to deny Jordan Shipley's long-range effort.Bailey Cadamarteri had a good opportunity to d...
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Shrewsbury Town 1-4 Wycombe Wanderers

Wycombe secured a comfortable victory at bottom-side Shrewsbury to cement their spot as League One leaders.The Chairboys took the lead in the 15th minute when Cameron Humphreys won the ball off Taylor Perry and floated a cross to the back post for Beryly Lubala to nod in.Just before the break, Wycombe doubled their advantage when Caleb Taylor managed to get on the end of a corner and tap into the net from close range.John Marquis then won the ball high up on the hour mark and went one-on-one wit...
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Shrewsbury Town vs Blackpool: League One stats & head-to-head - BBC Sport

Josh Onomah helped Blackpool to a 2-1 win at Shrewsbury Town to drop the Shropshire side to the bottom of League One.Shrewsbury won 3-2 against Birmingham City at home in Gareth Ainsworth’s first game but could not replicate that in his second fixture.The hosts broke the deadlock inside the opening five minutes when Mal Benning’s free-kick from inside his own half bounced over goalkeeper Harry Tyrer and into an empty net.Matt Pennington got on the end of a corner in the 20th minute and tried his...
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Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Birmingham City: Gareth Ainsworth wins first game in charge

Gareth Ainsworth guided Shrewsbury to a home win over League One promotion hopefuls Birmingham in his first match in charge.The home side took the lead on the half-hour mark when Aaron Pierre drilled the ball in from close range, with the move originating from a set-piece.Shrewsbury doubled their lead in the 37th minute when Leo Castledine’s deflected shot found John Marquis at the back post for the forward to tap in.Birmingham pulled one back just before the break through a composed finish from...
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Rushall Olympic 0-2 Accrington Stanley: FA Cup - BBC Sport

Josh Woods and Tyler Walton secured Accrington Stanley a 2-0 win at 10-man Rushall Olympic to earn a place in the second round of the FA Cup.Stanley could have opened the scoring around the 20-minute mark when Donald Love sent a low-driven cross to the near post but Walton dragged his shot just wide.The hosts then went close when Billy Crellin punched away a cross to Luke Benbow, but he could only manage to head over.Dara Castello laid a ball off to Love midway through the half but the wing-back...
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Stockport County 0-0 Wigan Athletic

Wigan extended their unbeaten run to six games with a goalless draw away at Stockport.Jay Mingi drove a low cross into the box early on for the hosts, which reached Louie Barry but his effort was blocked.Wigan went close just before the 20-minute mark, as Dale Taylor won the ball up high and went through on goal, but Corey Addai batted it away.The visitors had the ball in the back of the net just before halftime when Thelo Aasgaard rifled home from a corner but it was disallowed for a handball.B...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Barnsley

Jonathan Russell and Max Watters scored either side of the break to earn Barnsley a dominant 2-0 win at Shrewsbury.The Tykes went close in the opening minutes when Luca Connell played in Watters who lobbed goalkeeper Toby Savin, but Shrewsbury managed to clear off the line.Barnsley broke the deadlock just before half-time through Russell, who collected the ball just inside the box from a corner to brilliantly fire home.Town went close to a quick reply when Tom Bloxham hit a thunderous strike fro...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Exeter City: Grecians go fourth in League One

Job done for the Grecianspublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 17 October22:33 BST 17 OctoberFT: Shrewsbury 0-2 ExeterImage source, PA MediaWell, that's us for tonight and a fine evening of entertainment to kickstart our EFL weekend.Exeter City can watch on comfortably on Saturday knowing they've done their job, not only picking up three points but also setting a club record six clean sheets in a row in all competitions.Shrewsbury Town, not so much. They now have the worst defensive record in L...
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Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Stockport County: League One - BBC Sport

Ethan Pye and Kyle Wootton’s goals secured Stockport a comfortable away victory at Shrewsbury to break into the League One play-off spots.Just before the half-hour mark, George Lloyd chased down a loose ball before playing a through ball into Tom Bloxham.The forward managed to find Leo Castledine in the box, but his effort was deflected for a corner.Stockport broke the deadlock minutes before half-time with their first clear-cut chance of the evening.Lewis Fiorini curled a free-kick into the dan...
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Max Cleworth’s winner gets Wrexham back to winning ways | LiveScore

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Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Charlton Athletic

Gassan Ahadme’s goal guided Charlton to an away win against Shrewsbury, which saw the Addicks break into the top two in League One.The visitors had an early opportunity to break the deadlock when Conor Coventry received the ball just outside the box, but his thunderous strike went inches wide.Shrewsbury came close to the opener just past the 20-minute mark. Mal Benning floated a cross to the back post for Leo Castledine to arrive onto before cutting in and getting a shot off, but the effort went...
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Shrewsbury Town 1-4 Peterborough United

Kwame Poku and Joel Randall both hit a brace as Peterborough secured their first win of the season after beating Shrewsbury.Shrewsbury engineered a well-worked move just past the 20-minute mark before captain Carl Winchester unleashed a 25-yard strike which rippled into the net.It took the Posh just two minutes to find the equaliser, as Abraham Odoh slid the ball to Poku for the forward to place into the far corner.On the hour mark, Archie Collins found Poku, who from distance unleashed a curlin...
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Wrexham AFC vs Shrewsbury Town match report

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Carabao Cup: Shrewsbury Town 3-3 Notts County (4-3 on pens)

Mal Benning’s decisive penalty in the shoot-out confirmed Shrewsbury’s place in the second round of the Carabao Cup after a frantic 3-3 draw with Notts County in ordinary time.The Magpies made a blistering start as they broke the deadlock within the opening five minutes.David McGoldrick floated a cross to the back post for Jodi Jones to lay it back into the box for Conor Grant to head in.Notts County doubled their lead midway through the first half. Jack Hinchy played a lovely through ball to Mc...
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Birmingham Challenge Cup final report | Wolves 4-4 Rugby Borough (3-4 pens)

Wolves Women fell to a penalty shootout defeat to Rugby Borough in the Birmingham Challenge Cup final at the Pirelli Stadium, despite a dramatic comeback in normal time.

Borough found themselves ahead in the 11th minute after a nervy start from the Old Gold when Lily Greenslade slotted into the far corner. Lee Burch's side made their possession count just before half-time and doubled their advantage through Lucy Whipp, who converted from close range.

The second half took a hectic turn as the O
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Women's report | Wolves 4-3 Forest

Wolves Women served up an incredible 4-3 comeback win against Nottingham Forest in the penultimate home game of the season at the New Bucks Head.

Forest, having not lost since November, broke the deadlock early through Louanne Worsey. Sophie Domingo doubled their advantage just before half-time, and the visitors concluded their scoring just before the hour mark through Holly Manders, who converted from close range.

The Old Gold never gave up, and Amber Hughes found the back of the net in the 5
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Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient cruised to a 3-1 victory at Shrewsbury to seal a top-half finish in their first season back in League One.

The visitors made a fast start and opened the scoring after eight minutes when Daniel Agyei squared the ball across the box for Daniel Adu Adjei to tap in at the back post.

Orient doubled their advantage halfway through the first period. Ethan Galbraith went one-on-one with onrushing goalkeeper Marko Marosi before slotting into the bottom corner.

The O's countered quickly f
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Matt Bloomfield lauds Luke Leahy after helping Wycombe beat Shrewsbury

Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield was full of praise for Luke Leahy after his side returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Shrewsbury.

The hosts went down to 10 men with just over 20 minutes remaining when Tom Flanagan made a dangerous challenge on Joe Low.

The Chairboys found the breakthrough through ex-Salopian captain Leahy in the 83rd minute after he stroked home a superbly-worked free-kick from the edge of the box.

Wycombe doubled their advantage in stoppage time after Garath McCleary
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Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers

Shrewsbury's relegation fears continue to grow after goals from Luke Leahy and Richard Kone earned Wycombe a 2-0 win at the Croud Meadow.

The hosts went close in a first half devoid of action after a mix-up between goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli and Joe Low, but Dan Udoh saw his effort blocked.

The first opportunity of the second period came when Tom Bloxham ran through on goal. The forward found Udoh in the box but his strike was cleared for a corner by Ravizzoli.

Shrewsbury went down to 10 men
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McNamara | On Black Country derby victory at Molineux

Dan McNamara was proud of his team securing their tenth win in a row over West Bromwich Albion at Molineux on Friday night after a 2-0 victory over the Baggies.

Wolves went in 1-0 up at the break thanks to Amber Hughes' low-driven effort from inside the danger area, before Tammi George wrapped up all three points over the Black Country rivals to ensure the bragging rights for another season.

McNamara spoke about his team's performance, playing at the golden palace in front of just shy of 3,000
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Women's report | Wolves 2-0 West Brom

Goals from Amber Hughes and Tammi George secured Wolves Women their tenth win in a row over Black Country rivals West Bromwich Albion on Friday night under the lights at Molineux.

After both sides pushed hard to craft chances in the opening half, the Old Gold found the opener a minute before the interval through Hughes, who powered the ball into the bottom corner to score in successive appearances.

Wolves doubled their lead with just over 10 minutes remaining through George, who very determine
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Hughes | 'It’s a performance we can be proud of'

Amber Hughes was glad to get back on the scoresheet after netting a brace against league leaders Newcastle, but the Old Gold ultimately fell to a late 3-2 defeat at the New Bucks Head.

A quickfire double from the striker in the first half gave Wolves a two-goal lead at the break, however Newcastle came back to win the fixture with goals from Kacie Elson, Jasmine McQuade and Katie Barker, who scored an 89th-minute winner.

Hughes spoke about scoring a brace, the physical test of playing against
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McNamara | 'We were absolutely fantastic'

Dan McNamara praised the ‘fantastic’ performance of his team after a narrow 3-2 defeat to league leaders Newcastle United at the New Bucks Head.

The Old Gold went in at half-time 2-0 up after two great finishes from Amber Hughes and looked on course to be only the second team this season to win against the Magpies.

However, Newcastle fought back in the second half and came from behind to win the fixture thanks to goals from Kacie Elson, Jasmine McQuade and Katie Barker, who scored the winner i
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Women's report | Wolves 2-3 Newcastle

Wolves Women fell to a late 3-2 defeat to league leaders Newcastle United at the New Bucks Head on Sunday afternoon.

The Old Gold took the lead through Amber Hughes just past the half-hour mark after she smashed home from close range. The second came through Hughes again, who slotted home an empty net after taking the ball around Newcastle keeper Grace Donnelly to secure a brace and provide Wolves with a two-goal lead at the break.

However, it was a tale of two halves, and Newcastle turned the
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Morphet | 'It was a great performance from the girls'

Anna Morphet commended the Old Gold’s defensive resilience after beating Liverpool Feds 3-0 to gain their first three points of 2024.

After numerous cancellations, Dan McNamara's side played just their fourth league fixture since the turn of the year last weekend. The captain discussed the win, keeping a clean sheet and looking ahead to three successive home fixtures.

"It was a great performance from the girls. A clean sheet is what we really were hoping to get out of the game, as we knew it w
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McNamara | 'It's a big win for lots of reasons'

Dan McNamara hailed his side's performance after the Old Gold sealed their first league victory of 2024 after a convincing 3-0 win against Liverpool Feds at the New Bucks Head.

Wolves Women got the scoring underway inside the opening 15 minutes when Beth Merrick converted from 25 yards out. The second came minutes before half-time as Destiney Toussaint poked home from a corner, and Jade Cross wrapped up all three points in the 96th minute by slotting into the bottom corner from close range.

Mc
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Women's report | Wolves 3-0 Liverpool Feds

A trio of goal scorers secured Wolves Women a 3-0 win against Liverpool Feds at the New Bucks Head and provided the Old Gold with their first three points of 2024 in league action.

It only took Wolves 15 minutes to find the opener when Beth Merrick unleashed a strike from 25 yards out, which hit the underneath of the crossbar and rippled into the back of the net.

The second came in the final minute of the first half when Destiney Toussaint poked home from an Anna Morphet corner, before Wolves
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Des Buckingham frustrated with missed chances as Oxford slip out of the top six

Oxford boss Des Buckingham rued missed chances as his side’s promotion hopes took a blow with a 1-1 draw at Shrewsbury.

Buckingham’s side dropped out of the top six in League One after letting a lead slip.

The visitors went ahead eight minutes into the second half through Billy Bodin, but Shrewsbury substitute Jack Price earned his relegation-battling side a valuable point.

“I think we have created enough chances to win a couple of games there,” Buckingham said.

“Not just chances but big mom
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Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Oxford United

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In a quiet opening 15 minutes, Oxford had the first opportunity through Mark Harris, who was played through on goal but denied by goalkeeper Marko Marosi.

Shrewsbury's Aiden O'Brien received a low ball into the box from Dan Udoh on the half-hour mark, but his timid effort was parried clear by Jamie Cumming.

The U's broke the deadlock eight minutes into the second half when Josh Murphy brought down a long ball, went around the keeper before getting
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I said he would score – Paul Hurst delight as Daniel Udoh prediction realised

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst said he had a feeling Daniel Udoh would get on the scoresheet again after his goal earned a 1-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle.

Udoh made the breakthrough five minutes before time, holding off numerous defenders before turning and converting at Harry Lewis’ near post.

The 27-year-old missed a chance to add a second late on but his first-half effort proved enough as Shrewsbury moved nine points clear of the League One relegation zone with their first home victory i
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Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Carlisle United

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Daniel Udoh's first-half goal secured Shrewsbury their first home win in seven League One games against rock-bottom Carlisle United.

After receiving a ball into the box, the 27-year-old did well to hold off a defender before spinning and firing past Harry Lewis at his near post.

Shrewsbury nearly doubled their lead three minutes later when Carl Winchester struck from inside the box, but Lewis tipped the ball out for a corner.

Carlisle came close t