Shrewsbury secured their place in the Carabao Cup second round after beating Salford 4-3 on penalties. The decisive spot-kick was scored by Arkell Jude-Boyd, who found the back of the net after Salford defender Ollie Turton hit the base of a post from 12 yards.
Shrewsbury took the lead through Josh Davison's first goal for the club, but Salford forced penalties through Kyrell Malcolm's 77th-minute equaliser. Both goalkeepers starred in a remarkable penalty shoot-out, which saw nine penalties missed before Jude-Boyd sealed victory.
Why it matters for Shrewsbury
The win is a boost for Gavin Cowan's side, who will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture against Oldham on February 27, 2027. Shrewsbury currently sit 8th in the table.
Shrewsbury will now face a new opponent in the Carabao Cup second round, with the draw set to take place soon. The team will be looking to make a strong impression and progress further in the competition.
