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ENG EFL League Two
08-23 22:00
2 - 1
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Statistics
H2H
Lineups
Swindon Town
Shrewsbury Town
Attacks
87
89
Dangerous Attacks
42
49
Ball Possession
54
46
On Target
7
3
Off Target
5016
2027
Match Info
Swindon Town edged out Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in an all-League Two clash at the County Ground. The home side claimed a valuable three points in a match that swung back and forth before a late winner. Swindon started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half through a neat finish from inside the box. Shrewsbury improved after the break and equalized via a deflected shot that wrong-footed the goalkeeper. Just as the game seemed headed for a draw, Swindon won it in the 85th minute when a cross was turned into his own net by a Shrewsbury defender under pressure. The victory sends Swindon fans home happy and boosts their league position. The Swindon manager hailed his team's persistence, while the Shrewsbury boss was left to rue a costly late error. Both teams fielded strong sides in this competitive fixture.