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

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 in League One on Saturday 21 January 2023 at Montgomery Waters Meadow.

Where was Shrewsbury vs Cambridge played?

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge was played at Montgomery Waters Meadow in Shrewsbury, the home ground of Shrewsbury.

What is Shrewsbury's recent form?

Shrewsbury's last five results read W L L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Cambridge's recent form?

Cambridge's last five results read D W L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

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. 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?

Josh Davison leads Shrewsbury with 17 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Cambridge?

Ben Knight leads Cambridge with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Shrewsbury vs Cambridge?

Thomas Kirk refereed Shrewsbury vs Cambridge.

Shrewsbury vs Cambridge - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
27 Jan 2026	League Two	Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town	1-0
11 Oct 2025	League Two	Shrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United	2-0
5 Apr 2025	League One	Shrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United	0-1
7 Dec 2024	League One	Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town	4-1
3 Feb 2024	League One	Shrewsbury Town vs Cambridge United	1-2
14 Oct 2023	League One	Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury Town	1-1

Shrewsbury 5-1 Cambridge: match stats

Stat	Shrewsbury	Cambridge
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	18	10
Shots on target	8	2
Corners	7	5
Fouls	10	11
Yellow cards	0	4
Tackles	3	3
Passes	283	481

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 for	1	20 of 24
Goals against	1.6	21 of 24
Shots	13.2	12 of 24
Shots on target	3.8	13 of 24
Fouls	14.9	3 of 24
Tackles	15.3	11 of 24
Passes	284	23 of 24
Corners	5.3	9 of 24

Shrewsbury player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: George Lloyd (2), Josh Davison (2), Kian McMahon-Brown (2).
Assists: Will Boyle (2), Tom Sang (1).
Shots: Will Boyle (20), Josh Davison (17), George Lloyd (16).
Fouls: Josh Davison (19), A. Jude-Boyd (15), Will Boyle (13).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	12 of 24
Goals against	1.4	14 of 24
Shots	12.4	15 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	13 of 24
Fouls	8.5	23 of 24
Tackles	13.6	18 of 24
Passes	345.3	18 of 24
Corners	6.3	8 of 24

Cambridge player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ben Knight (4), Kelland Watts (2), Gassan Ahadme (2).
Assists: Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (2), L. Appéré (2), Dominic Ball (1).
Shots: Ben Knight (20), Isaac Heath (13), Sullay Kaikai (10).
Fouls: Gassan Ahadme (15), Dominic Ball (10), Shayne Francis Lavery (10).