Shrewsbury Town player ratings: A nine and several eights after Salop secure safety

Here’s our player ratings after Salop secured consecutive wins on home soil:

Matt Cox

Produced a commanding performance between the posts, making crucial saves and handling confidently, including an outstanding stop to deny Kane Drummond.

Assured: 8

Sam Stubbs

Displayed excellent composure under pressure, reading the game well and making key interventions to help Shrewsbury maintain defensive stability and resilience throughout.

Composed: 8

Will Boyle

Marked his return to the starting lineup with an outstanding headed goal, while organising the defence superbly and asserting dominance in aerial duels all game.

Dominant: 9

Josh Ruffels

Brought calmness and control to the back line, consistently clearing danger and helping dictate the tempo from deep with intelligent positioning and distribution.

Reliable: 8

Ismeal Kabia

A constant outlet on the right flank, repeatedly troubling defenders with direct running, drawing fouls, and creating space with his energy and attacking intent.

Lively: 7

Taylor Perry

Impressed on his return with a hardworking midfield display, breaking up play effectively, registering the team’s first shot, and delivering a pinpoint cross for the goal.

Influential: 8

Will Gray

On his first start, the youngster showed maturity beyond his years, competing fiercely in challenges, imposing himself physically, and contributing confidently in possession.

Promising: 8

Kevin Berkoe

Offered an attacking threat with intelligent movement and link-up play, delivering several useful passes forward and working well to support attacking transitions throughout.

Energetic: 8

Iwan Morgan

Worked tirelessly across the pitch, constantly looking to drive forward, showing commitment and desire, and embodying the fighting spirit with relentless pressing and movement.

Tireless: 8

John Marquis

Led the line with determination, battling physically with defenders, holding up play effectively, and providing leadership despite limited opportunities.

Gritty: 7

Bradley Ihionvien

Caused problems with sharp movement and strength, making clever runs behind the defence and using his footwork well to create openings and test the goalkeeper.

Dangerous: 7

Subs: Nick Freeman (for Gray, 79): N/A, George Lloyd (for Ihionvien, 79): N/A, Anthony Scully (for Morgan, 85): N/A.

Not used: Brook, Benning, Anderson, McDermott.