Fleetwood Town secured a 2-0 League Two victory over Shrewsbury Town at Highbury Stadium this week. Goals from Ronan Coughlan and Aaron Loupalo-Bi gave the Cods a deserved win, as reported by the Shropshire Star.
The club finished 15th in England League Two last season, with 61 points from 46 games. Their recent form was DDDWL, and they ended the campaign with 57 goals scored and 58 conceded.
How did Fleetwood Town win the match?
Fleetwood Town took the lead just before half-time through a well-worked set piece. After Shrewsbury goalkeeper Will Brook was penalised for holding the ball too long, the resulting quick corner found Ronan Coughlan unmarked to score from close range.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi sealed the points late in the game. His effort took a deflection off Sam Stubbs to beat Brook, confirming Fleetwood's third win of the young season. The Shropshire Star noted that the hosts largely kept Shrewsbury's attacking threat at bay throughout the contest.
What was the latest on Shrewsbury's injuries?
Shrewsbury manager Gavin Cowan provided injury updates ahead of the trip, according to the same outlet. Defender Josh Ruffels jarred his knee in a previous match and was likely to miss the Fleetwood game, though his issue was not expected to be long-term.
Sam Stubbs also remained out after suffering a concussion. Cowan stated the club were being "really careful" with his return protocol. Experienced midfielder Jack Price continues his recovery from a hamstring injury but travelled with the squad at his own request.
Where does this result leave Fleetwood in the table?
The win contributed to a solid start for Fleetwood Town, who sat sixth in the early League Two table with nine points from five games. Their form read WDDDW. You can track their progress in the standings.
Last season, they finished 26 points behind champions Bromley. The full squad will look to build on this positive result as they prepare for their next fixture, which is listed on the club's fixtures page. The team's full roster is available on the squad list.
Fleetwood Town's next match is against Oldham Athletic, with the specific date confirmed in the official schedule.
