Shrewsbury Town 3 – Doncaster Rovers 3: Plenty of goals but no win at Montgomery Waters Meadow

Shrewsbury Town were held to 3-3 draw by Doncaster Rovers down on Monday at Montgomery Waters Meadow. With each team arriving on the back of a league defeat, they were both keen to pick up points. Shrewsbury Town arrived at the game looking pick up points after losing 3-2 to Sunderland AFC in their previous fixture. Doncaster Rovers lost 2-1 in the last match they played against Bolton Wanderers. As the table looks today, Shrewsbury Town and Doncaster Rovers currently occupy 16th and 23rd spots in the league, with 50 points and 34 points respectively after 44 matches.

It was an impressive opening from Shrewsbury Town, with Daniel Udoh giving Shrewsbury Town the lead in the 19th minute. Shrewsbury Town looked to have the game under control when they scored again and increased their lead, thanks to a goal from Ryan Bowman at the 34 minute mark to establish a 2-0. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a goal from Shaun Whalley just before half-time to see out the first half 3-0.

Doncaster Rovers started the second half with renewed vigour, thanks to a goal from Ademipo Odubeko in the 54th minute. Doncaster Rovers looked to have the game under control when they scored again, thanks to a goal from Reo Griffiths, 77 minutes in to establish a 3-2. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a goal from Kyle Knoyle just before the final whistle with a final score of 3-3.

The referee booked Shaun Whalley for Shrewsbury Town.

Shrewsbury Town will next travel to Charlton Athletic, while Doncaster Rovers will face Burton Albion at home.