Crawley vs Shrewsbury Match Report & Stats: 3-5 – High-Scoring Thriller Ends in Shrewsbury Victory

Competition | EFL League One |
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Date | 12th October 2024 |
Teams | Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town |
Venue | Broadfield Stadium, Crawley |
Final Score | Crawley 3-5 Shrewsbury |
Crawley v Shrewsbury Match Report
In a wildly entertaining League Two clash, Shrewsbury Town emerged victorious over Crawley Town with an impressive 5-3 scoreline. The match was filled with twists and turns, with Shrewsbury seizing an early lead and then fending off Crawley comeback. Shrewsbury's Marquis was instrumental, notching a brace including a penalty, while Lloyd contributed a late brace to secure all three points for the visitors.
Crawley found themselves battling from behind, and despite grabbing a 2-1 lead, their defensive frailties proved costly, as Shrewsbury capitalised to extend their lead late in the match and seal the win.
Key Moments
- 26': Goal! Shrewsbury’s Marquis opens the scoring, assisted by Feeney.
- 33': Goal! Swan equalises for Crawley with a precise finish.
- 62': Goal! Quitirna gives Crawley the lead.
- 72': Goal! Nsiala scores for Shrewsbury to make it 2-2.
- 76': Goal! Marquis converts a penalty, giving Shrewsbury a one-goal cushion.
- 86': Goal! Lloyd founds the net to make it 2-4
- 90+2': Goal! Lloyd nets his second to make it 2-5.
- 90+5': Goal! Kelly scores a consolation goal for Crawley.
Stats at a Glance
Statistic | Crawley | Shrewsbury |
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Possession | 54% | 46% |
Goal Attempts | 16 | 20 |
Shots on Goal | 5 | 7 |
Shots off Goal | 6 | 6 |
Blocked Shots | 5 | 7 |
Corner Kicks | 4 | 6 |
Offsides | 1 | 3 |
Throw-ins | 31 | 20 |
Goalkeeper Saves | 2 | 2 |
Fouls | 11 | 16 |
Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
Lineups
Crawley Town (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Trueman
Defenders: Mullarkey, Barker, Flint
Midfielders: Quitirna, Ibrahim, Williams (C), Forster
Forwards: Hepburn-Murphy, Darcy; Swan
Shrewsbury Town (3-4-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Savin
Defenders: Nsiala, Feeney (C), Benning
Midfielders: Ojo, Rossiter, Gilliead, Castledine
Forwards: Lloyd, Marquis
Substitutes Used
- Crawley: Anderson (for Quitirna, 62’), Camara (for Darcy, 63’), Mukena (for Forster, 70’)
- Shrewsbury: Kelly (for Hepburn-Murphy, 70’), Perry (for Ojo, 71’), Sagoe Jr. (for Castledine, 71’)
Betting Tip Analysis
- ❌ Tip 1: Shrewsbury to Win and Under 2.5 Goals – Shrewsbury won, but the goal total exceeded 2.5, making this tip partially correct in outcome but incorrect in total goals.
- ✅ Tip 2: Draw at Half-Time – We saw a 1-1 stalemate at the break.
- ✅ Tip 3: Both Teams to Score – Both teams found the net multiple times, landing this prediction comfortably.
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Dusan Jovanovic
Over the past ten years, Dusan has specialised in analysing and handicapping various sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NBA, NHL, and numerous European football leagues.