SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 3: Paul Hurst the head coach of Shrewsbury Town during the Sky Bet League One match between Shrewsbury Town and Cambridge United at Montgomery Waters Meadow on February 3, 2024 in Shrewsbury, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)
Paul Hurst won’t be hiding from Shrewsbury’s perilous position
Shrewsbury Town must not hide from their perilous position in the League One table, according to head coach Paul Hurst.
Town are currently sitting three points above the relegation places in 19th place.
Cheltenham Town are the side occupying the last relegation place sat in 21st position, but they have two games in hand on Shrewsbury and Darrell Clarke’s side have won their last three games.
Latics ride their luck in Salop – Shrewsbury Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1
Wigan Athletic returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury Town.
Latics started strongly and had early opportunities to go ahead with Martial Godo and Sean Clare going close.
Shrewsbury had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half and they went close early in the second half when Aaron Pierre’s header produced a fine save from Sam Tickle.
Latics went ahead on 57 minutes when former Arsenal midfielder Matt Smith scored his first goal for the club following a corner.
The hosts had a sustained period of pressure forcing six corners, numerous crosses and shots in 11 minutes of stoppage time, but the visitors held firm.
Latics move up to 13th and Shrewsbury remain in 19th place in the League One table.
Shaun Maloney made two changes following the defeat to Oxford United in midweek as Jason Kerr replaced the injured Charlie Goode and captain Josh Magennis came in for Charlie Kelman who dropped to the bench.
