Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell is in contention to start their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale.The 28-year-old defender was unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 but may return after being an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at home to Plymouth.Khanya Leshabela came off the bench to make his debut at the weekend and is in contention to make his first start for t...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe insisted his side can open up any team in League One after they scored three without reply against Shrewsbury.Ryan Hardie’s first-half strike was followed by a Luke Jephcott effort before the former bagged his second to send the travelling Pilgrims home happy.It was Argyle’s second win of the campaign and a delighted Lowe feels his side’s attitude has...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are still waiting for their first win and goal after they were beaten 3-0 by Plymouth.Ryan Hardie’s brace either side of the break and a Luke Jephcott strike made it four defeats on the bounce for the Shrews and gave the Pilgrims their second win of the campaign.Striker Sam Cosgrove went close to a home debut goal in the opening 15 minutes, with Shrews much the better side early...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell could return to action in Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Plymouth at Montgomery Waters Meadow.The defender, who was unavailable after testing positive for coronavirus, is now back in training.The Shrews will make late assessments of Ryan Bowman (hamstring) and David Davis, Shaun Whalley (hand) was set to see a doctor on Friday, and boss Ste...Full Story »

Ryan Tunnicliffe scored his first Portsmouth goal as Danny Cowley’s side beat Shrewsbury 1-0 to make it three wins from three and climb to the top of Sky Bet League One.Portsmouth took just 120 seconds to score what proved to be the winner. Marcus Harness set off on a mazy run before teeing-up Tunnicliffe to slot home from 10 yards.Shrewsbury looked to hit back immediately and Dan Udoh&rsq...Full Story »

Oliver Pendlebury’s quickfire double earned Wycombe a 3-1 win at Cheltenham.The 19-year-old had not scored a senior goal before he crashed in a fine strike from 20 yards to make it 2-1 in the 74th minute after Sullay Kaikai’s pass.Five minutes later Pendlebury added the Chairboys’ third with a similar low drive after a poor clearance to ensure Gareth Ainsworth’s side made...Full Story »

Morecambe should be able to call on new boys Scott Wootton and Shayon Harrison as they prepare for the visit of Shrewsbury.Defender Wootton and striker Harrison signed this week and will bolster the Shrimps as they look to continue their encouraging start to the season.Rangers loanee Josh McPake is looking to feature after returning from injury as a non-playing substitute in the midweek Carabao ...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill praised teenage striker Tom Bloxham after he came off the bench to win a “proper cup tie” for Shrewsbury.Daniel Udoh’s double helped them come back from 2-0 against Lincoln in the first round of the EFL Cup, which took the game to spot kicks, with Shrewsbury taking it 4-2.Imps striker Tom Hopper – who earlier scored along with Teddy Bishop – blazed o...Full Story »

Teenager Tom Bloxham came off the bench to fire home the winning penalty as Shrewsbury beat Lincoln on spot kicks after a 2-2 draw.Daniel Udoh’s double helped Salop come from 2-0 down in the game, before Bloxham stepped up to smash home the winning spot kick.Teddy Bishop and Anthony Scully drew smart saves out of Salop stopper Marko Marosi inside 15 minutes, with the Imps enjoying the bett...Full Story »

Shrewsbury may be without Oliver Norburn and Aaron Pierre for the Carabao Cup first-round clash with Lincoln on Tuesday night.Manager Steve Cotterill believes the pair are behind on fitness compared to the rest of the squad and Norburn has also been linked with a move away from the Montgomery Waters Meadow.New signing Luke Leahy started on the left side of defence and was one of six out of seven...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill insisted Shrewsbury deserved to take something from their opening-day defeat by Burton as he made an emotional return to the touchline.John Brayford’s first-half header was the difference in the game, which saw Burton dominate the first period while the Shrews were on top in the second.They had numerous chances to score late on but could not convert and give Cotterill a poi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are sweating on the fitness of Ollie Norburn and Ethan Ebanks-Landell for the League One opener against Burton.Norburn, who spent much of the summer on international duty with Grenada at the Gold Cup, has a chest infection and Ebanks-Landell has been nursing a hip injury, with both men missing the friendly against Exeter.Aaron Pierre has also been away with Grenada and will be assesse...Full Story »

A late Chris Porter goal secured Crewe victory in a five-goal season finale against Shrewsbury.The Railwaymen had their two-goal advantage rubbed out by Salop in an entertaining first-half at Gresty Road. But veteran frontman Porter squeezed a winner home soon after coming off the bench to secure Crewe a 12th-placed finish.Crewe were ahead in the 10th minute with a clinical finish from Mikael Ma...Full Story »

Crewe have been monitoring Luke Murphy, Tom Lowery and Nathan Wood ahead of Saturday’s home Sky Bet League One clash with Shrewsbury.Murphy has missed the last two games because of an ankle problem, while fellow midfielder Lowery and defender Wood both sat out the 1-0 win at Bristol Rovers last weekend due to knocks.Josh Lundstram, who has been sidelined after suffering an ankle fracture i...Full Story »

Shrewsbury played out a dire goalless draw with Ipswich in their final home game of the season.Matthew Pennington went close with an early header for the hosts in an opening period where chances were at a premium.It took until the 30-minute mark for Ipswich to register a shot as Tottenham loanee Troy Parrott drew a save from Harry Burgoyne, with the game having the feel of an end-of-season dead ...Full Story »

Josh Daniels could return to the Shrewsbury squad for the visit of Ipswich.Wing-back Daniels is battling back from a calf injury which has kept him on the sidelines for six weeks.Sean Goss and Rekeil Pyke are also on the mend after muscle injuries but are more likely to be ready to face Crewe on Sunday.Aaron Pierre came through his return from calf trouble against Oxford on Saturday and should b...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed his “incredible” players after they came from behind to win 3-2 at Shrewsbury and take the League One play-off race into the final day of the season.Elliot Lee’s opener was cancelled out by strikes from Matthew Pennington and Josh Vela.But with their play-off hopes in the balance the U’s battled back, and James Henry’s leveller was followed by s...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill is set to return to take charge of Shrewsbury for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash against Oxford after four months away with illness.Cotterill has missed 24 games since December after contracting Covid-19 and pneumonia and having two spells in hospital.The Shrews will check on striker Daniel Udoh, who has missed the last two games under concussion protocols after being ...Full Story »

Lincoln edged ever closer to securing a League One play-off spot thanks to a narrow 1-0 win at Shrewsbury.Jorge Grant’s 11th-minute goal means Michael Appleton’s men need just a point on Saturday at Peterborough to guarantee a play-off berth.The Imps flew out of the traps in Shropshire and edged ahead just 10 minutes in.After Brennan Johnson’s warning shot, Liam Bridcutt swung ...Full Story »