Shrewsbury Town lose out to Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley edged out Shrewsbury Town, 0x1, on Saturday, on matchweek 2. In this competition, both teams came from a draw.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

After 46 minutes, key moment of the game, when Tommy Leigh came on. With 57 minutes on the clock, Shrewsbury Town saw Thomas Flanagan get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 77th minute, Tommy Leigh scored the only goal for Accrington Stanley, laid on by Mitchell Clark.

After the result Accrington Stanley are 6th in the table, with 4 points, while Shrewsbury Town sit 20th place, with 1 point. In relation to forthcoming league matches, John Coleman's team will play at home against Burton Albion. Meanwhile, Steve Cotterill's team visit Wycombe Wanderers.