Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Updated 21 January 2023, after full time.

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge - result

Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge in League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury on 21 January 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Shrewsbury have won 1, Cambridge 4, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Shrewsbury vs Cambridge?

Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge was the final score in League One on Saturday 21 January 2023 at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Shrewsbury vs Cambridge played?

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge was played at Montgomery Waters Meadow in Shrewsbury on Saturday 21 January 2023, the home ground of Shrewsbury, which holds 9,875 people. It finished Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge in League One, with kick-off at 15:00 UK time.

What is Shrewsbury's recent form?

Shrewsbury have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 8 and conceding 8, with results reading L W W D L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-2 defeat at home to Gillingham in the League Two on 31 October.

What is Cambridge's recent form?

Cambridge have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 10, with results reading W D L D L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 0-3 defeat away to Orient in the League One on 31 October.

What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Cambridge?

Across the last 6 meetings Shrewsbury have won 1, Cambridge have won 4 and 1 was drawn, with Shrewsbury scoring 5 goals to Cambridge's 9. The most recent was Cambridge United 1-0 Shrewsbury Town on 27 January 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Shrewsbury?

George Lloyd leads Shrewsbury with 5 goals across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Shrewsbury player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Shrewsbury player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Cambridge?

Gassan Ahadme leads Cambridge with 17 fouls committed across their last 10 games, 1.7 a game, the most of any Cambridge player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Cambridge player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Shrewsbury vs Cambridge?

Thomas Kirk refereed Shrewsbury vs Cambridge, averaging 20.3 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game across 3 games this season. That is 0.33 red cards a game, and the referee card on this page sets the record beside both teams' fouls and cards.

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
27 Jan 2026League TwoCambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town1-0
11 Oct 2025League TwoShrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United2-0
5 Apr 2025League OneShrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United0-1
7 Dec 2024League OneCambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town4-1
3 Feb 2024League OneShrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United1-2
14 Oct 2023League OneCambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town1-1

Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge: match stats

Stat Shrewsbury Cambridge
Possession51%49%
Shots1810
Shots on target82
Corners75
Fouls1011
Yellow cards04
Tackles33
Passes283481

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge goals and red cards

Shrewsbury: L. Leahy (penalty) 33', J. Shipley 45+5', M. Pennington 57', C. Saydee 71', L. Leahy 90+1'. Cambridge: J. Ironside 69'.

Shrewsbury season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.218 of 24
Goals against1.619 of 24
Shots13.811 of 24
Shots on target4.47 of 24
Fouls13.82 of 24
Tackles1323 of 24
Passes305.723 of 24
Corners5.66 of 24

Shrewsbury player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Josh Davison (5), George Lloyd (5), Kian McMahon-Brown (2).
  • Assists: Will Boyle (2), A. Jude-Boyd (1), Josh Davison (1).
  • Shots: Josh Davison (30), Will Boyle (27), Kian McMahon-Brown (26).
  • Fouls: Josh Davison (28), Luca Hoole (20), George Lloyd (19).

Cambridge season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.514 of 24
Goals against1.514 of 24
Shots14.410 of 24
Shots on target4.98 of 24
Fouls9.123 of 24
Tackles13.919 of 24
Passes348.318 of 24
Corners8.41 of 24

Cambridge player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Ben Knight (5), Gassan Ahadme (3), Sullay Kaikai (3).
  • Assists: Ben Knight (2), L. Appéré (2), Shayne Francis Lavery (2).
  • Shots: Ben Knight (35), Sullay Kaikai (22), Shayne Francis Lavery (20).
  • Fouls: Gassan Ahadme (23), Ben Knight (16), Sullay Kaikai (13).

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