Mark Wright (44 mins)
Marvin Morgan (74 mins)
John Akinde (33 mins)
npower League 2
, Feb 27, 2012
Ground: Greenhous Meadow Stadium
, Kickoff: 19:45 , Att 5,229
Team news
Jacobson in fitness race Shrewsbury are hopeful Joe Jacobson will be fit to face promotion rivals Crawley in Monday's showdown at the Greenhous Meadow.
The left-back hobbled out of the 2-1 midweek defeat at Swindon after an hour nursing a groin injury, but will be given as much time as possible to prove his fitness and take his place in the Shrews' backline.
Should he fail to make it then fit-again defender Shane Cansdell-Sherriff, who replaced Jacobson at the County Ground, will start.
Striker Tom Bradshaw, who has been on the periphery of late, misses the game having been called up for international duty with the Wales Under-21s squad.
Otherwise, manager Graham Turner is not expected to have any further selection concerns.
Shrews were unchanged for a third successive match against the Robins and the likes of Lionel Ainsworth, Nicky Wroe, Marvin Morgan and Romaine Sawyers will again be champing at the bit for involvement.
Hope Akpan should be fit for Crawley. The former Everton youngster came off as a precaution during Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Morecambe after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be available.
Akpan had started in midfield after Kyle McFadzean switched to right-back following an injury to David Hunt.
Hunt suffered a broken foot in the challenge which saw Rory Delap sent off - a decision that was later overturned - during Stoke's 2-0 FA Cup win on Saturday.
Scott Shearer has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, so Watford loanee Rene Gilmartin continues in goal.
On-loan Millwall striker Shaun Batt is hoping to make his debut.
Shrewsbury vs Crawley Town
Last modified 21:57 27/02/12
Shrews up to third Shrewsbury climbed to third spot in League Two after coming from behind to beat fellow promotion contenders Crawley 2-1.
Substitute Marvin Morgan grabbed the winner in the 74th minute when he was sent clear by Jermaine Grandison to fire past Crawley goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin.
Crawley controlled the first half for long stages and it was no surprise when their pressure paid off with the opening goal in the 33rd minute.
The impressive Billy Clarke clipped the ball forward into the box and John Akinde thumped a low shot beyond the despairing reach of Chris Neal.
The Shrewsbury keeper earlier had to be alert to stop shots from just outside the area from Josh Simpson and Sanchez Watt.
Shrewsbury took time to get into their rhythm but improved as the contest developed and pulled level two minutes before the break, winger Mark Wright firing home from 15 yards for his ninth goal of the season.
| Player rating out of ten | Player name | Substitution | Did they score? | Player's disciplinary record | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Neal |
|
7/10 | ||
| 15 | Carl Regan | 6/10 | |||
| 5 | Ian Sharps | 6/10 | |||
| 6 | Shane Cansdell-Sherriff(sub 45) |
|
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| 3 | Joe Jacobson | 6/10 | |||
| 23 | Jon Taylor | 6/10 | |||
| 19 | David McAllister | 6/10 | |||
| 14 | Matthew Richards | 7/10 | |||
| 7 | Mark Wright |
|
6/10 | ||
| 9 | James Collins(sub 80) |
|
6/10 | ||
| 24 | Terry Gornell(sub 45) |
|
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| Substitutes | |||||
| 25 | Benjamin Smith | ||||
| 2 | Jermaine Grandison(sub 45) |
|
7/10 | ||
| 8 | Nicky Wroe(sub 80) |
|
5/10 | ||
| 10 | Marvin Morgan(sub 45) |
|
|
7/10 | |
| 16 | Lionel Ainsworth | ||||
| Player rating out of ten | Player name | Did they score? | Player's disciplinary record | Substitution | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rene Gilmartin | 6/10 | |||
| 20 | Charlie Wassmer(sub 84) |
|
6/10 | ||
| 5 | Kyle McFadzean | 7/10 | |||
| 4 | Pablo Mills | 7/10 | |||
| 3 | Dean Howell | 7/10 | |||
| 11 | Josh Simpson(sub 76) |
|
6/10 | ||
| 6 | Hope Akpan | 6/10 | |||
| 15 | Dannie Bulman | 7/10 | |||
| 10 | Sanchez Watt(sub 65) |
|
6/10 | ||
| 7 | Billy Clarke | 8/10 | |||
| 17 | John Akinde |
|
7/10 | ||
| Substitutes | |||||
| 1 | Michel Kuipers | ||||
| 8 | Sergio Torres | ||||
| 19 | Karl Hawley(sub 84) |
|
5/10 | ||
| 21 | Shaun Batt(sub 76) |
|
5/10 | ||
| 22 | Scott Neilson(sub 65) |
|
5/10 | ||
| Team | Shrewsbury | Crawley Town |
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