Assistant head coach Craig Short believed Oxford responded well to Saturday’s home defeat against Plymouth, after the 2-0 defeat of Shrewsbury at the Kassam Stadium.Short took charge of the team in the absence of boss Karl Robinson, who watched the game at home while awaiting the results of a Covid-19 PCR test after feeling unwell.Goals from Mark Sykes less than a minute into the second ha...Full Story »

Long-range shots from Mark Sykes and Cameron Brannagan brought Oxford a 2-0 victory in the absence of boss Karl Robinson, continuing Shrewsbury’s miserable away run in Sky Bet League One.Steve Cotterill’s men had managed just one point on their travels this season, and although they had the better of a dull first half, they were undone straight after the restart.Sykes netted a minute...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson is unlikely to make widespead changes against Shrewsbury, despite a first home league defeat of the season to Plymouth.Robinson called the players in on a scheduled day off on Sunday to discuss Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at the Kassam Stadium and said he left encouraged by the reaction of his squad.Herbie Kane proved his fitness after a recent hamstring issue by playin...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill believes his players’ discipline was key to their victory over MK Dons.Shaun Whalley’s second-half goal earned the hosts a narrow win and ended a run of three straight defeats.“Everyone will enjoy that one and it has been a long time coming and to get a clean sheet added on against an excellent side today is pleasing,” Cotterill said.“We showed good ...Full Story »

Shaun Whalley’s second-half strike ended Shrewsbury’s three-game losing streak by earning them a 1-0 win over MK Dons.The forward struck early in the second half to ease the pressure on Steve Cotterill and lift the hosts up to 21st in the table.Visiting midfielder Matt O’Riley saw a rasping volley deflected over, with the Dons dominating the opening stages.Sam Cosgrove had a ta...Full Story »

Shrewsbury striker Ryan Bowman has returned to training after last weekend’s heart scare but will not be involved against MK Dons.The 29-year-old came off with palpitations against Ipswich and was rushed to hospital but after further testing and assessment with a cardiology specialist, Bowman rejoined his team-mates on Thursday but will not feature at the weekend.Late calls will be made on...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Paul Cook admitted he did not enjoy watching his team in their 2-1 home win over Shrewsbury at Portman Road.Conor Chaplin gave the Blues a 23rd-minute lead before Shaun Whalley stunned the home crowd into silence with a superb long-range effort five minutes later.Top scorer Macauley Bonne sealed the points for the Tractor Boys after the break with an expert near-post header from Lee...Full Story »

Goals from Conor Chaplin and in-form striker Macauley Bonne deservedly earned Ipswich three points in a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury at Portman Road.Bonne’s second-half winner – his ninth goal of the season – came after Shaun Whalley’s fierce 28th-minute strike had cancelled out Chaplin’s opener.Ipswich started well and had the ball in the net in the eighth minute after ...Full Story »

Ipswich will be without midfielder Bersant Celina for their home game against Shrewsbury.Celina, back at Ipswich on a season-long loan from Dijon, is on international duty with Kosovo, with Conor Chaplin and Kyle Edwards vying to replace him.Sone Aluko is back in contention after recovering from illness, but Christian Walton (hip) and Hayden Coulson (thigh) are still unavailable.Midfielder Jon N...Full Story »

Andros Townsend secured Everton a deserved point at Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men stumbled into the international break. Just three days on from Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time winner against Villarreal, the Red Devils were back in action and looking to build some much-needed momentum. Anthony Martial’s first United goal in eight months put SolskjaerR...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Joe Jacobson and Ryan Tafazolli helped Wycombe get back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Shrewsbury.Matthew Pennington set up a nervy finale 12 minutes from time, but the Chairboys held on to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat at MK Dons.Wanderers’ Jack Grimmer had an early header saved with Shaun Whalley firing in an effort for the hosts.Striker Sam Vokes...Full Story »

Shrewsbury midfielder Josh Vela is an injury doubt for the home game against Wycombe.Vela was forced out of Saturday’s home win against AFC Wimbledon with a knock and will be assessed by boss Steve Cotterill.Daniel Udoh replaced Vela and went on to score the Shrews’ winner, so he will be hoping to return to the starting line-up.Forward Rekeil Pyke could be back in contention after mi...Full Story »

Daniel Udoh’s first Sky Bet League One goal of the season lifted Shrewsbury out of the relegation zone and earned the praise of manager Steve Cotterill.Substitute Udoh scored the winner four minutes after coming on for fellow striker Sam Cosgrove.Luke Leahy supplied the cross for his team-mate’s header having also headed in himself in the 41st minute after Dapo Mebude’s opener ...Full Story »

Substitute Daniel Udoh’s first league goal of the season earned Shrewsbury a 2-1 comeback victory over AFC Wimbledon.Udoh headed in Luke Leahy’s cross for a 67th-minute winner, shortly after his introduction for Sam Cosgrove.Leahy was certainly instrumental in Town’s first win since August 28 and second of the campaign.The former Bristol Rovers defender netted for the first tim...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will check on forward Rekeil Pyke ahead of the Sky Bet League One match with AFC Wimbledon.Pyke has returned to squad training after being away for 10 days following a positive test for Covid-19, but could lack match fitness.Manager Steve Cotterill reported no other fresh selection concerns following last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.Defender George Nurse and forwar...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill felt his side could have won after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Sheffield Wednesday.Saido Berahino put the hosts ahead early on and Barry Bannan missed a penalty before Ryan Bowman made it all square going into the break.Berahino gave the hosts a sixth-minute lead, heading firmly past Marko Marosi after meeting a corner from Bannan. Berahino put another heade...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday had to settle for a point after taking an early lead against Shrewsbury and failing to convert a penalty in a 1-1 draw.Saido Berahino put the hosts ahead and Barry Bannan missed from the spot before Ryan Bowman made it all square going into the break.Berahino gave the hosts a sixth-minute lead, heading firmly past Marko Marosi after meeting a corner from Bannan.Berahino went ...Full Story »

Dennis Adeniran could make his return to action when Sheffield Wednesday host Shrewsbury on Saturday.The midfielder has trained this week after sitting out the 3-0 loss at Plymouth last Saturday due to a muscle strain.It remains to be seen whether there is any involvement for on-loan Everton defender Lewis Gibson, who has been recovering from a hamstring problem.Owls boss Darren Moore still has ...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez’s golden touch as new Everton manager continued as his side produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park.While the Spaniard’s two predecessors Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti struggled, and ultimately failed, to instil a spirit into the side which prevented them winning league matches from losing positions, t...Full Story »

Shrewsbury and Crewe had to settle for a point each as they played out a 1-1 draw in their League One basement clash.Sam Cosgrove’s 19th-minute opener was cancelled by Mikael Mandron, with neither side able to find a late winner.Scott Kashket almost put Crewe into a second-minute lead, before team-mate Donervon Daniels blazed over from inside the box.It was an open game and Shrewsbury took...Full Story »