Shrewsbury Town player ratings: One player gets a six on difficult night

Will Brook

Beaten twice in the first half, including by a cheeky chip, before conceding a late curling effort after racing out.

Beaten: 5

Tom Anderson

Made some important interventions but was caught out by a clumsy challenge. Another start suggests he remains in the manager’s plans.

Booked: 5

Will Boyle

Couldn’t repeat his heroics from days earlier but saw a big chance well saved. A difficult birthday for the skipper, despite some credit.

Happy birthday: 6

Josh Ruffels

A nightmare first half for the defender, repeating last week’s error with a mis-clearance leading to a goal. Then forced off injured.

Nightmare: 4

Luca Hoole

Zain Silcott-Duberry immediately caused him problems after coming off the bench. Was frequently left isolated and given little protection by team-mates.

Tested: 6

Tom Sang

His wildly blazed free-kick summed up a frustrating night. Offered little threat going forward and could not stop Rochdale making inroads.

Frustrating: 5

Will Gray

A difficult evening for the youngster, who has certainly enjoyed better outings in midfield. Too passive and lost possession too frequently.

Passive: 5

Jay Turner-Cooke

Hooked at half-time after struggling to make an impact either going forward or defensively. Found it difficult to influence the contest.

Anonymous: 5

Kevin Berkoe

Made some promising progress down Town’s left and battled hard, but ultimately endured another testing evening.

Battling: 6

Isaac Fletcher

Had little impact in the number 10 role and struggled to unlock Rochdale. Failed to create enough chances or influence the attack.

Struggled: 4

Josh Davison

Could not capitalise on the few openings that came his way. Fired at the goalkeeper before missing twice after the break.

Wasteful: 5

Subs: Joe Gbode (for Ruffels, 45): 6, Arkell Jude-Boyd (for Turner-Cooke, 46): 6, Kian McMahon-Brown (for Fletcher, 65): 6, George Lloyd (for Anderson, 75): 6, Michael Golding (Sang, 76): 6.

Not used: Proctor, England.