Date:13 Nov 2010
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Broadhall Way

Holroyd (7)
Harrold (54)

Goal!

Live Commentary

The referee blows for the end of the match.

91mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Bridges by Craig Disley. Direct free kick taken by Ronnie Henry.

89mins Effort from the edge of the area by Mark Wright goes wide of the left-hand upright.

89mins David Bridges is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Chris Neal takes the free kick.

87mins Chris Holroyd has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses right.

84mins Unfair challenge on Yemi Odubade by Exodus Geohaghon results in a free kick. Exodus Geohaghon goes into the book. Scott Laird takes the direct free kick. Shot by Chris Holroyd from outside the box goes over the target.

82mins David Bridges joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lawrie Wilson.

81mins Chris Holroyd gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean McAllister. Direct free kick taken by Shane Cansdell-Sherriff.

77mins Sean McAllister challenges Chris Holroyd unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Day takes the free kick.

77mins Outswinging corner taken by Mark Wright, clearance made by John Mousinho.

76mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean McAllister by Lawrie Wilson. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Mark Wright, Jon Ashton manages to make a clearance.

72mins Benjamin Van den Broek is ruled offside. Chris Day takes the free kick.

69mins Yemi Odubade takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Mat Sadler makes a clearance.

67mins Short corner taken by Yemi Odubade.

65mins Scott Laird fouled by Mark Wright, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed by Scott Laird, Chris Neal makes a comfortable save.

63mins Ben May leaves the field to be replaced by Charlie Griffin. Yemi Odubade is brought on as a substitute for Jay O'shea.

58mins Mark Roberts gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matt Harrold. Mark Roberts is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken by Mark Wright.

57mins Benjamin Van den Broek is caught offside. Free kick taken by Chris Day.

57mins John Mousinho produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the target.

55mins Jay O'shea decides to take the corner short. John Mousinho produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the left of the target.

54mins Benjamin Van den Broek fouled by Michael Bostwick, the ref awards a free kick. Sean McAllister takes the free kick. Goal scored by Matt Harrold from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stevenage 1-1 Shrewsbury.Benjamin Van den Broek provided the assist for the goal.

51mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Roberts by Matt Harrold. Direct free kick taken by Chris Day.

50mins Shot by Ben May. Save made by Chris Neal.

47mins Matt Harrold takes a shot. Comfortable save by Chris Day.

46mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Benjamin Van den Broek. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Day.

45mins Foul by Matt Harrold on Scott Laird, free kick awarded. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.

The second half kicks off.

The players leave the pitch at half time.

44mins Craig Disley is caught offside. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.

43mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Jake Robinson. Chris Day takes the indirect free kick.

42mins Foul by Craig Disley on Ben May, free kick awarded. Ronnie Henry restarts play with the free kick. Shot on goal by Michael Bostwick from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

41mins Michael Bostwick takes a shot. Save by Chris Neal.

40mins Jake Robinson takes a shot. Blocked by Jon Ashton.

40mins Corner taken short by Mark Wright.

40mins Jake Robinson takes a shot. Jon Ashton gets a block in.

38mins Craig Disley fouled by Michael Bostwick, the ref awards a free kick. Shane Cansdell-Sherriff restarts play with the free kick.

35mins Shot on goal by Ben May from just inside the area clears the crossbar.

34mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Bostwick on Sean McAllister. Dean Holden restarts play with the free kick.

32mins Jon Ashton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Craig Disley. Direct free kick taken by Shane Cansdell-Sherriff.

29mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ben May on Shane Cansdell-Sherriff. Chris Neal restarts play with the free kick.

28mins Jay O'shea takes a corner.

27mins Inswinging corner taken by Mark Wright from the left by-line played to the near post, Chris Holroyd makes a clearance.

21mins Temitope Obadeyi gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Scott Laird. Free kick crossed by Jay O'shea, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Shane Cansdell-Sherriff by Mark Roberts. Free kick taken by Chris Neal.

20mins Jake Robinson is caught offside. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.

19mins Lawrie Wilson produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the goal.

17mins Shot by Michael Bostwick. Chris Neal makes a comfortable save.

16mins The referee blows for offside against Chris Holroyd. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Neal.

13mins Craig Disley fouled by Michael Bostwick, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Neal takes the direct free kick.

11mins Shot by Lawrie Wilson from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.

8mins Chris Holroyd is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Neal.

6mins Craig Disley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Holroyd. John Mousinho takes the direct free kick. Shot by Michael Bostwick. Chris Neal makes a save. Goal scored by Chris Holroyd from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stevenage 1-0 Shrewsbury.

2mins Chris Holroyd produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand post.

1mins Handball by Jake Robinson. Free kick taken by Ronnie Henry.

Jay O'shea concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin McIntyre. Free kick taken by Shane Cansdell-Sherriff.

The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

Match Preview

Striker Holroyd back for Stevenage Stevenage manager Graham Westley welcomes back Chris Holroyd for the visit of Shrewsbury. On-loan striker Holroyd missed the FA Cup stalemate with MK Dons after parent-club Brighton refused permission for him to play, but he will return to the starting line-up to partner Ben May up front after scoring five goals since his arrival at Broadhall Way. Stacy Long is likely to drop to the bench to make way for Holroyd with Westley reverting to his preferred formation of 4-4-2. Former Tottenham striker Terry Dixon has been training with Stevenage for a month now as he bids to return to full fitness following a dislocated knee. He made his debut against MK Dons, coming on as a substitute for the last 10 minutes which is likely to see him keep his place within the squad. Skipper Ian Sharps is welcomed back into the fold for Shrewsbury but he faces a tough task dislodging the current central defensive partnership. Sharps missed the 2-1 win at Crewe and their gallant late 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Southampton due to a hamstring injury but he cannot be assured of a starting return with loan signing Exodus Geohaghon forming an impressive partnership with Shane Cansdell-Sherriff. Winger Lionel Ainsworth suffered a recurrence of his groin strain at St Mary`s last Saturday on his return from injury and will be assessed, although he is doubtful. However, full-back Dave Raven (groin) and strikers Tom Bradshaw (ankle) and Kris Bright remain 10 days or so away from their returns.

Formation:442Manager: Graham Westley

Stevenage

Formation: 451Manager: Graham Turner

Shrewsbury

Chris Day
Ronnie Henry
Jon Ashton
Mark Roberts
Scott Laird
Lawrie Wilson
Michael Bostwick
John Mousinho
Jay O'shea
Ben May
Chris Holroyd
SUBS
Ashley Bayes
Luke Foster
Stacy Long
Charlie Griffin
Yemi Odubade
Joel Byrom
David Bridges

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Chris Neal
Dean Holden
Shane Cansdell-Sherriff
Exodus Geohaghon
Mat Sadler
Temitope Obadeyi
Craig Disley
Sean McAllister
Kevin McIntyre
Mark Wright
Jake Robinson
SUBS
Benjamin Smith
Ian Sharps
Matt Harrold
Steven Leslie
Lewis Neal
Benjamin Van den Broek
Jon Taylor

Match Report

Boro pegged back by Shrews Honours were shared at Broadhall Way as Stevenage and Shrewsbury produced an entertaining 1-1 draw. Stevenage got themselves off to a dream start with a goal in the eighth minute. Lawrie Wilson found Chris Holroyd in Shrews' penalty area and he pounced clinically from close range. Wilson almost doubled the lead shortly after, while Ben May also tested goalkeeper Chris Neal with a shot from just outside the box. As Stevenage continued to dominate, Michael Bostwick controlled well before lashing in a crisp shot which forced another decent save from Neal. Shrewsbury emerged with renewed impetus after the interval and equalised 10 minutes in. Benjamin Van den Broek crossed for Matt Harrold and he could scarcely miss from 10 yards. Holroyd almost put Stevenage back in front in the closing stages but his shot fizzed inches wide.

Form Guide

LDWDDW Stevenage VS Shrewsbury DLWLWW

Last Meetings

Top Scorers

Stevenage C Holroyd 5 C Griffin 3 J Mousinho 2 J Ashton 1 C Beardsley 1 M Roberts 1 Y Odubade 1 M Bostwick 1 Shrewsbury J Robinson 8 M Wright 6 M Harrold 4 C Disley 2 L Ainsworth 2 K McIntyre 1 I Sharps 1 T Bradshaw 1

Goals

Stevenage Total goals 30 Goals per game 18 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) Period 71-80 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Shrewsbury Total goals 37 Goals per game 25 4 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins