Match Report
Shrewsbury Town and Manchester City U21 went into the game level on 6 points, 2nd against 2nd in the table. Shrewsbury Town had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/1 for Shrewsbury Town and 1.67/1.33 for Manchester City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.56.
The venue was Greenhous Meadow in Shrewsbury, with room for 9,875 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Shrewsbury Town led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.