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Shrewsbury Town FA Cup player ratings v Sutton: One sparkling 8 as Salop see off potential banana skin

Shrewsbury Town will participate in the third round of the FA Cup in 2026 after overcoming the banana skin of in-form Sutton United, writes Joe Chapman.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town FA Cup player ratings v Sutton: One sparkling 8 as Salop see off potential banana skin

Supporting image for story: 'It takes a lot': Michael Appleton hails Shrewsbury Town response after 'poor' first half in FA Cup win at Sutton

'It takes a lot': Michael Appleton hails Shrewsbury Town response after 'poor' first half in FA Cup win at Sutton

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin left with another familiar feeling as AFC Telford United only worthy of Southport draw

Kevin Wilkin left with another familiar feeling as AFC Telford United only worthy of Southport draw

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers celebrate maximum points weekend after very welcome double success

Telford Tigers celebrate maximum points weekend after very welcome double success

Supporting image for story: More Wolves fan groups rally behind protest at start of Manchester United clash

More Wolves fan groups rally behind protest at start of Manchester United clash

Supporting image for story: FA Cup: Sutton 1 Shrewsbury 2 (AET) - Salop survive non-league scare to secure third round spot

FA Cup: Sutton 1 Shrewsbury 2 (AET) - Salop survive non-league scare to secure third round spot

Supporting image for story: Matty Stenson equals AFC Telford United club record in Southport draw

Matty Stenson equals AFC Telford United club record in Southport draw

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Kevin Wilkin left with another familiar feeling as AFC Telford United only worthy of Southport draw

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin rued a missed opportunity as his side could only claim a point from a rollercoaster clash against Southport.

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin left with another familiar feeling as AFC Telford United only worthy of Southport draw

Supporting image for story: More Wolves fan groups rally behind protest at start of Manchester United clash

More Wolves fan groups rally behind protest at start of Manchester United clash

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town FA Cup player ratings v Sutton: One sparkling 8 as Salop see off potential banana skin

Shrewsbury Town FA Cup player ratings v Sutton: One sparkling 8 as Salop see off potential banana skin

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'No team in history didn't win one match' - Ruben Amorim sends Manchester United a Wolves warning ahead of clash

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Supporting image for story: 'It takes a lot': Michael Appleton hails Shrewsbury Town response after 'poor' first half in FA Cup win at Sutton

'It takes a lot': Michael Appleton hails Shrewsbury Town response after 'poor' first half in FA Cup win at Sutton

Supporting image for story: FA Cup: Sutton 1 Shrewsbury 2 (AET) - Salop survive non-league scare to secure third round spot

FA Cup: Sutton 1 Shrewsbury 2 (AET) - Salop survive non-league scare to secure third round spot

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Shifnal strike to net the indoor spoils

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