Match Report
The table gap was wide: 18 points between Peterborough United (18th, 51 pts) and Shrewsbury Town (24th, 33 pts). Shrewsbury Town had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 19th in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.48/1.76 for Peterborough United and 0.89/1.72 for Shrewsbury Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Shrewsbury Town.
19 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Peterborough United 11, draws 3, Shrewsbury Town 5, at 3.32 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 68% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 74%.
The venue was Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough, with room for 15,314 spectators. Peterborough United led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Peterborough United: Adetayo Edun (8'), Malik Mothersille (35'), Chris Conn-Clarke (90') · Shrewsbury Town: Malvind Benning (14')