Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Cambridge United 3rd with 82 points, Shrewsbury Town 19th with 49, 33 apart. On recent form Cambridge United sat only 8th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 3rd overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/0.72 for Cambridge United and 0.91/1.5 for Shrewsbury Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
From the last five rounds, Cambridge United held 12 points of 15 and Shrewsbury Town 3.
12 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Cambridge United 4, draws 4, Shrewsbury Town 4, at 2.58 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 42% of meetings won.
The venue was Abbey Stadium, with room for 10,847 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Cambridge United: Ben Knight (90')
Key stats
Possession: Cambridge United 64% · Shrewsbury Town 36% · Total shots: 10-2 · On target: 7-0 · Corners: 2-3