Shrewsbury Town defeated Chelsea U21 by a score of 3-1 in the English Football League Trophy on August 27, 2025. The League One side proved too strong for the Premier League club's academy team in this group stage match of the competition. Shrewsbury's experience and physicality were key factors as they scored three goals to secure a comfortable victory at New Meadow. The EFL Trophy, which pits senior EFL clubs against invited Premier League U21 teams, is designed to give young players experience against seasoned professionals. For Chelsea's youngsters, it was a tough lesson, while for Shrewsbury, it was a positive start to their campaign in the tournament.