Shrewsbury striker Ryan Bowman played the role of super-sub to perfection to rescue a point with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground.The visitors seemed to be heading for defeat after fellow replacement Ryan Loft had put Joey Barton’s side ahead midway through the second half only for Bowman to pop up with an 80th-minute leveller.It was only after the ...Full Story »

Summer signing Samuel Bastien opened his Burnley account in style as he fired the Championship club into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win at League One Shrewsbury.Steve Cotterill’s third-tier side matched the Clarets in the first half.But the DR Congo international bagged his first goal in English football as he ended the Shrews’ dreams of a cup run.Experienced defen...Full Story »

Shrewsbury remain without Aiden O’Brien and Elliott Bennett as they prepare for Tuesday’s Carbao Cup tie against Burnley.Forward O’Brien continues his recovery after undergoing a minor hip operation last week that is expected to keep him out for around a month-and-a-half.Wing-back Bennett, who had ankle surgery last month, is closer to being available to boss Steve Cotterill.Th...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna heaped praise on striker Tyreece John-Jules after the youngster marked his first league start for the club with a goal that set the Tractor Boys on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Shrewsbury.The 21-year-old Arsenal loanee opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, dispossessing Shrewsbury captain Luke Leahy around 40 yards from goal before going on a mazy run t...Full Story »

Fleetwood and Derby had to settle for a point apiece as they played out a hugely entertaining 0-0 draw.Liam Rosenior’s slick Rams impressed hugely in the first half, only for gutsy Fleetwood to rally in the second.Derby bossed the early stages, with Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch saving superbly from Lewis Dobbin and Conor Hourihane.James Collins also cracked an acrobatic volley just off t...Full Story »

Tyreece John-Jules, Conor Chaplin and Kayden Jackson grabbed the goals as Ipswich maintained their grip on top spot in League One with a comfortable 3-0 win over Shrewsbury.Arsenal loanee John-Jules marked his first league start for the Tractor Boys by opening the scoring in the 22nd minute.The 21-year-old dispossessed Shrewsbury captain Luke Leahy around 40 yards from goal before going on a maz...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill is hopeful forward Ryan Bowman can be back in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match against leaders Ipswich.Bowman missed the goalless draw against Derby on Tuesday night with a back problem, which was also causing issues with his hip and groin, but has been able to resume light training.Cotterill could look to freshen up his side after not usin...Full Story »

Derby interim manager Liam Rosenior claimed his side should have taken all three points after their entertaining 0-0 draw against Shrewsbury.The Rams were forced to settle for their first draw of the season despite Richard Stearman, Tom Barkhuizen and Louie Sibley all going close.Rosenior said: “Same story as Charlton, although we get a point when we should get the three points. The domina...Full Story »

Shrewsbury and Derby played out a 0-0 Sky Bet League One draw at Montgomery Waters Meadow.The Rams controlled the first half before Steve Cotterill’s men came out all guns blazing after the break but neither side were able to break the deadlock in the first league meeting between the sides since 1987.Richard Stearman missed Liam Rosenior’s side’s best chance of the first half w...Full Story »

A congested week of fixtures could see Steve Cotterill make limited changes to Shrewsbury’s starting XI to face Derby on Tuesday.The manager revealed – but refused to name – one injury concern that has developed since his side’s 2-1 win over Wycombe on Saturday.Cotterill admitted, however, that he did not have enough options to make a considerable rotation, so his line-up...Full Story »

Luke Leahy’s late penalty earned Shrewsbury their first league win of the season with a 2-1 victory against Wycombe at Adams Park.Matthew Pennington equalised after Garath McCleary had given the hosts a deserved lead, and Shrews skipper Leahy completed the turnaround two minutes from time.Wycombe had the run of the first half, forcing Town goalkeeper Marko Marosi into a string of fine save...Full Story »

Alfie Mawson completed his return to Wycombe ahead of the visit of Shrewsbury.The defender has agreed a one-year deal at Adams Park, seven years after he left the club.Mawson was a free agent after leaving Fulham at the end of last season.Chris Forino returned from injury against Northampton in the Carabao Cup in midweek and could figure again.Shrewsbury striker Dan Udoh should be available.Udo ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill felt his side more than deserved their thrilling 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Carlisle.United took the lead after Ryan Edmondson scored his first Carlisle goal after 13 minutes.Luke Leahy levelled for Town with a fine free-kick in first-half stoppage time.Dan Udoh spun well to give the Shrews the lead, before Kristian Dennis controlled and finished to level with nine ...Full Story »

Chey Dunkley scored a late winner as Shrewsbury came from behind to beat Carlisle 3-2 in the Carabao Cup first round.It looked like the tie would be heading to penalties after Kristian Dennis scored another late equaliser for the spirited Sky Bet League Two side.But the Shrews defender took full advantage of a Matthew Pennington free-kick to seal the home side’s place in the next round.The...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Tom Flanagan for the Carabao Cup clash with Carlisle on Tuesday.The defender was sent off against Accrington on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards in a matter of seconds.Daniel Udoh returned from an ankle injury as a second-half substitute and could potentially be in contention to start but Aiden O’Brien missed out with a hip problem and is...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman praised the character of his battling side as they beat 10-man Shrewsbury 1-0 in Sky Bet League One.Midfielder Tommy Leigh’s 77th-minute header proved the difference between the two sides as Stanley made their one-man advantage pay.Tom Flanagan was sent off in the 57th minute for a second yellow card which ultimately cost the home side dear.Moments earlier the ...Full Story »

Tommy Leigh scored the winner as Accrington snatched a battling 1-0 away win over 10-man Shrewsbury.Midfielder Leigh’s 77th-minute header proved the difference between the two sides as Stanley made their one-man advantage pay.Defender Tom Flanagan was sent off in the 57th minute for a second yellow card after a silly foul which ultimately cost the home side dear.Fellow defender Taylor Moor...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be hoping Aiden O’Brien is fit enough to start their Sky Bet League One clash against Accrington.O’Brien was restricted to a substitute appearance in last week’s goalless draw against Morecambe as he nursed a hip issue.The Shrews will definitely be without winger Elliott Bennett, who continues to recover from a long-term ankle problem.Bennett was due to have an ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was left with mixed emotions after an opening-day 0-0 draw against Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrews boss believed his new-look team deserved to win the game against the Shrimps but was happy to avoid a repeat of last season’s poor start.He said: “A point is better than this time last year and the performance was a lot better too. I think we d...Full Story »

Morecambe and Shrewsbury played out an opening-day 0-0 draw at the Mazuma Stadium.A game that saw plenty of effort, but few clear chances at either end, finished all square with both defences on top.Shrewsbury started quickly and created two chances in the opening five minutes, with Luke Leahy firing wide and drilling a shot into the side netting before Morecambe had the best chance of the half ...Full Story »