Luke Powell's Shrewsbury Town player ratings vs Chesterfield: Two 9s after brilliant away win
Shrewsbury Town secured a hat-trick of away wins with a dramatic victory at play-off contenders Chesterfield - here’s our player ratings.
Matt Cox
Commanded his area superbly, claiming crosses confidently and making several important stops. Managed the tempo well when needed and frustrated Chesterfield. Ultimately helpless for both goals.
Alert: 7
Ismeal Kabia
Faced a demanding afternoon against James Berry but battled resiliently. Offered pace and trickery going forward and crucially won the late free-kick that led to Shrewsbury’s stoppage-time winner.
Determined: 8
Tom Anderson
Making his first start under Gavin Cowan, he battled hard with Chesterfield’s attackers and dealt well with deliveries into the box. Required treatment after a clash but continued strongly.
Bandaged: 8
Will Boyle
Tested the goalkeeper early with a long-range volley and led the defence well throughout. Organised those around him and helped Salop withstand sustained spells of pressure.
Resolute: 7
Sam Stubbs
Rose highest in stoppage-time to power home the dramatic winner and spark wild celebrations in the away end. A decisive moment that erased frustration at Chesterfield’s earlier opener.
Heroic: 8
Kevin Berkoe
Back on the left flank and worked tirelessly to limit Chesterfield’s crossing opportunities. Faced a difficult battle against Dilan Markanday but stuck to his task defensively.
Tested: 7
Nick Freeman
Covered plenty of ground in midfield and produced a superb tackle to halt a dangerous Chesterfield break in the first-half. Solid and reliable before being substituted.
Tackled: 7
Tom Sang
Outstanding in midfield, helping Salop defend resolutely while also delivering two perfect free-kicks. Both resulted in goals, including the stoppage-time assist for Stubbs.
Outstanding: 9
Tommy McDermott
Worked hard chasing forward passes early on but struggled to influence the opening stages. Grew into the contest and used the ball intelligently as the game progressed.
Composed: 7
Trey Ogunsuyi
Brilliant on his first start under Gavin Cowan, scoring twice. A powerful header levelled the game before relentless pressing forced the error that produced his second.
Clinical: 9
Iwan Morgan
Linked play well on the left flank and caused problems with his movement. While he did not score, he contributed creatively and worked hard defensively for the team.
Industrious: 7
Subs: Taylor Perry (for Freeman, 55): 6, Anthony Scully (for McDermott, 65): 6, George Lloyd (for Morgan, 76): 6
Not used: Brook, Lee, Benning, England.