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William Boyle (9.0) steals the show as Shrewsbury 1-0 Salford City
League Two · Regular Season - 3 · Aug 29, 2026, 2:00 PM
Shrewsbury
1-0
Salford City
4-4-2
Match breakdown
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Head-to-head numbers
Shape of the contest
Each axis scaled to the match max so you can see which side led where.
Goal timeline
What it means
Who controlled the ball
Salford City saw more of the ball (62% vs 38%). That is territorial control, not always chance quality.
Chance creation & finishing
Salford City led on shots (13 vs 9 for Shrewsbury). On target: Shrewsbury 2, Salford City 1.
Passing accuracy
Salford City led on pass accuracy (83 vs 65 for Shrewsbury). Cleaner circulation usually means more control in midfield thirds.
Intensity & chance supply
Shrewsbury piled up more tackles (21–19) — a rough proxy for defensive intensity, not a true pressing map. Salford City created more key passes (9–6).
Fouls & disruption
Shrewsbury committed more fouls (13–11), which can signal desperation or a more physical press without tracking data.
Standout rating
William Boyle (Shrewsbury) led the board at 9.0 — 1G · 2 tackles. Average team ratings: Shrewsbury 7.01, Salford City 6.63.
Key facts
- Final: Shrewsbury 1-0 Salford City.
- Formations: Shrewsbury — vs Salford City 4-4-2.
- Goal timeline: 74'' W. Boyle (Shrewsbury).
- Deciding goal: 74'' W. Boyle for Shrewsbury.
- Possession: Shrewsbury 38% · Salford City 62%.
- Shots: Shrewsbury 9 (2 on target) · Salford City 13 (1 on target).
- Passing: Shrewsbury 65% accuracy · Salford City 83% accuracy.
- Highest rating: William Boyle (Shrewsbury) 9.0 — 1G · 2 tackles.
- Shrewsbury standouts: William Boyle 9.0, Thomas Sang 7.7.
- Salford City standouts: Adebola Oluwo 7.3, Will Aimson 7.3.
Goals detail
- 74''W. Boyle · Shrewsbury
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