Fleetwood Town completed an unbeaten August with a commanding 4-0 Carabao Cup victory over Shrewsbury Town on the final day of the month. The win at Highbury Stadium, coupled with a 2-2 League Two draw against Grimsby Town earlier in the week, preserved manager Matt Lawlor's side's undefeated start to the season. As reported by Fleetwood Town Football Club in their 'Inside Town: An Unbeaten August' episode, the team now sits 10th in League Two with five points from three games.
How did Fleetwood Town beat Shrewsbury Town?
The Carabao Cup second-round tie on Monday, 31 August 2026, saw Fleetwood Town dominate from the outset. Shrewsbury defender Will Boyle put the ball into his own net in the eighth minute to give the hosts an early lead. Captain Ched Evans then took over, scoring two goals before the halftime whistle to put the result beyond doubt. Will Davies added a fourth in added time to seal a comprehensive 4-0 win, a result that sent Fleetwood Town into the next round.
What happened in the League Two draw with Grimsby?
Later that week, Fleetwood Town traveled to Blundell Park for a League Two fixture. Will Davies continued his scoring form, finding the net after just six minutes. Grimsby Town responded before halftime through Cian Doyle. Andy Cook then put the Mariners ahead in the 64th minute. Fleetwood Town showed resilience, equalizing five minutes later when Ronan Coughlan's cross was headed home by Finley Potter. Ched Evans nearly won it late, but his second-half effort struck the inside of the post, leaving the final score 2-2.
What is Fleetwood Town's current league position?
The point from the Grimsby draw means Fleetwood Town remains unbeaten in League Two. The club has taken five points from its first three matches, scoring three goals and conceding two for a positive goal difference. This places them 10th in the standings, just two points behind early leaders Barnet. Their recent form reads draw-draw-win, a solid foundation as they prepare for the next phase of the season. Fans can track the evolving standings throughout the campaign.
Where does the squad train and who leads it?
All preparations for these matches took place at the club's Poolfoot Farm training facility. Manager Matt Lawlor oversees operations, with experienced striker Ched Evans serving as team captain. Evans was instrumental in August, scoring twice in the cup and coming close to a winner against Grimsby. The squad's depth was on display, with goals coming from multiple sources across the two matches. Details on the full playing roster are available on the club's official squad page.
The 'Inside Town: An Unbeaten August' episode, published on 31 August 2026 by Fleetwood TV, was shared across the club's social channels on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Fleetwood Town's next fixture is a League Two home match against Accrington Stanley on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
