Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Several high scores as loanee leads the way in Northampton Town win

Kian McMahon-Brown and Kevin Berkoe fired Shrewsbury Town to a 2-0 victory over Northampton Town.

Here is how we rated Shrewsbury’s players during the win…

Will Brook

Backed by his boss after a difficult start to the season, Brook made several important interventions to snuff out Northampton’s opportunities.

Assured: 7

Sam Stubbs

Defended with his heart on his sleeve and made an impact further forward, with his brilliant long throw helping create the opener.

Rock: 8

Will Boyle

Commanded the defence superbly as Town kept Northampton’s chances to a minimum, making several excellent and timely interventions when called upon.

Leader: 8

Josh Ruffels

Back in the side after recovering from injury, Ruffels was tested down his flank but responded well with some important clearances.

Reliable: 8

Luca Hoole

Back in the right wing-back role, Hoole was relatively quiet going forward but dependable defensively, producing a solid outing without much concern.

Steady: 7

Tom Sang

Looked to dictate from midfield and played an important role in Town’s attacking play, delivering an excellent cross which led to the second goal.

Influential: 8

Jay Turner-Cooke

Had several bright moments going forward, linking play well and testing the goalkeeper, while also making important defensive contributions and fighting throughout.

Industrious: 7

Kevin Berkoe

Got forward effectively down the left and showed excellent awareness inside the box to pounce on the opportunity and extend Salop’s lead.

Alert: 8

Kian McMahon-Brown

What a home debut. McMahon-Brown emphatically took his chance, lashing home the opener and continuing an impressive start since arriving at Town.

Outstanding: 9

Josh Davison

Two of his headers contributed to Town’s goals, while he proved a constant nuisance for defenders and never wavered despite being pulled around.

Tireless: 7

George Lloyd

Tested Northampton’s back line aerially and proved a handful throughout. Chances were limited, but Lloyd worked tirelessly and helped occupy the defence.

Workhorse: 7

Subs: Will Gray (for Turner-Cooke, 74): N/A, Lino Sousa (for Berkoe, 85): N/A, Michael Golding (for Davison, 88): N/A, Isaac Fletcher (for McMahon-Brown, 89): N/A.

Not used: Proctor, Jude-Boyd, Gbode.