Morecambe 2 Shrewsbury 0 - Player Ratings

Marko Marosi

Was just beaten to the punch by Cole Stockton from close range for the Shrimps’ second. Kicking wasn’t where it needed to be.

Off range 6

Matt Pennington

Probably Town’s best performer on an off-day for everyone all round. Won his headers and as committed as ever. Even a threat in the opposition box.

Committed 7

Aaron Pierre

Started off OK in a fiercely competitive physical battle with Stockton but the striker got the upper hand as things went Morecambe’s way.

Wrestling 5

George Nurse

Stood out in his first two Town games but given less time on the ball to operate here so couldn’t influence things as well.

Quiet 6

Elliott Bennett

Like Nurse, skipper Bennett was unable to put his stamp on things as the visitors failed to show any quality. Bennett was marshalled well.

Marshalled 6

David Davis

Struggled to get to grips with his counterparts in midfield – especially big Toumani Diagouraga – who bossed the contest. No lack of willingness but not his day.

Off colour 5

Nathanael Ogbeta

Hauled off at half-time after a difficult start as his troubling early season continues. Not worked in central midfield yet. Clumsy in giving away penalty.

Penalised 5

Josh Vela

Showed intent early on with the contest in the balance with a couple of shots. Helped Town improve moving deeper after break.

Intent 6

Luke Leahy

Like a few others he couldn’t influence things the way he has been. Busy up and down the left and a physical presence but not involved enough.

On fringes 6

Rekeil Pyke

A very rare start and only showed brief flashes after the break before coming off. One goalbound shot blocked.

More needed 6

Daniel Udoh

Unable to follow up his Carabao Cup heroics here. Bright early on but faded badly, as did Shrewsbury generally.

Faded 6

Substitutes

Sam Cosgrove (Ogbeta, 45) A couple of flashes on debut 6, Josh Daniels (Pyke, 59) Always a battler 6, Tom Bloxham (Bennett, 82) Lively late on 6. Subs not used: Burgoyne, Gregory, Caton.