Match Report
Chelsea U21 (4th, 0 pts) visited Shrewsbury Town (3rd, 3 pts) with 3 points between them. On recent form Chelsea U21 sat only 53rd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 4th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/2 for Shrewsbury Town and 0.33/2 for Chelsea U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.9.
Shrewsbury Town had been beaten in five straight games. Over the last five, Shrewsbury Town had taken 0 of 15 points to Chelsea U21's 12.
The match was played at Montgomery Waters Meadow (capacity 9,875). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Shrewsbury Town: Tommy McDermott (14'), Will Boyle (72'), John Marquis (65') · Chelsea U21: Shumaira Mheuka (10')
Key stats
Possession: Shrewsbury Town 34% · Chelsea U21 66% · Total shots: 20-8 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 9-2