2018–19 Shrewsbury Town F.C. season explained

Club:Shrewsbury Town
Season:2018–19
Manager:John Askey
(until 12 November)[1]
Sam Ricketts
(from 3 December)[2]
Chairman:Roland Wycherley
Stadium:New Meadow
League:League One
League Result:18th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Forth round replay
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Third round
League Topscorer:
Fejiri Okenabirhie
(10 goals)
Season Topscorer:
Fejiri Okenabirhie
(16 goals)
Highest Attendance:9,503 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Lowest Attendance:1,379 vs Tranmere Rovers
Largest Win:6–0
(9 Oct 2018 vs. Tranmere Rovers, EFL Trophy)
Largest Loss:0–3
(27 Oct 2018 at Oxford United)
(12 Jan 2019 vs. Charlton Athletic)
(2 Feb 2019 vs. Luton Town)
Prevseason:2017–18
Nextseason:2019–20
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The 2018–19 season was Shrewsbury Town's 133rd year in existence and their fourth consecutive season in League One.[3] The club also participated in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeContract lengthRef.
1 July 2018 Undisclosed 2 years [4]
1 July 2018 Undisclosed 1 year [5]
1 July 2018 Undisclosed 2 years [6]
10 July 2018 Free transfer 2 years [7]
13 July 2018 Undisclosed 2 years [8]
19 July 2018 Free transfer 2 years [9]
21 July 2018 Free transfer 1 year [10]
23 July 2018 Undisclosed 2 years [11]
2 August 2018 Undisclosed 1 year [12]
6 August 2018 Undisclosed 3 years [13]
9 August 2018 Undisclosed 2 years [14]
9 August 2018 Undisclosed 3 years [15]
7 January 2019 Free transfer 2½ years [16]
9 January 2019 Undisclosed 1½ years [17]
15 January 2019 Free transfer ½ year [18]
22 January 2019 Undisclosed 1½ years [19]
30 January 2019 Free transfer ½ year [20]
30 January 2019 Ro-Shaun Williams Undisclosed 2½ years [21]

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2018 Free transfer [22]
1 July 2018 Chris Gallagher Released [23] [24]
1 July 2018 Released [25]
1 July 2018 Free transfer [26]
1 July 2018 Rejected contract [27] [28]
1 July 2018 Free transfer [29] [30]
1 July 2018 Callum Roberts Free transfer [31]
1 July 2018 Rejected contract [32] [33]
1 July 2018 Shaun Rowley Free transfer [34]
8 August 2018 £2m (combined) [35]
8 August 2018 £2m (combined)
9 August 2018 Undisclosed [36]
3 January 2019 Mutual consent [37] [38]
10 January 2019 Free transfer [39]
11 January 2019 Undisclosed [40]
14 January 2019 Undisclosed [41]
21 January 2019 Free transfer [42]

Loans in

Start datePositionNationalityNameFromEnd dateRef.
21 July 201831 December 2018 [43]
27 July 201810 January 2019 [44] [45]
8 August 2018 31 May 2019 [46]
31 August 2018 18 January 2019 [47]
18 January 2019 31 May 2019 [48]
31 January 2019 31 May 2019 [49]
31 January 2019 31 May 2019 [50]
31 January 2019 31 May 2019 [51]

Loans out

Start datePositionNationalityNameToEnd dateRef.
2 August 2018 Ryan Sears 1 September 2018 [52]
4 August 2018 1 October 2018 [53]
7 August 2018 1 January 2019 [54] [55]
18 August 2018 11 January 2019 [56]
24 August 2018 1 January 2019 [57]
6 September 2018 Cameron Gregory October 2018 [58]
19 September 2018 George Hughes 1 January 2019 [59]
21 September 2018 2 January 2019 [60]
21 September 2018 October 2018 [61]
26 September 2018 October 2018 [62]
29 September 2018 Rhys Davies 10 December 2018 [63] [64]
2 October 2018 Cameron Gregory November 2018 [65]
10 November 2018 31 May 2019 [66]
26 November 2018 14 January 2019 [67]
21 December 2018 January 2019 [68]
4 January 2019 George Hughes 31 May 2019 [69]
9 January 2019 31 May 2019 [70]
21 January 2019 31 May 2019 [71]
29 January 2019 31 May 2019 [72]
31 January 2019 31 May 2019 [73]

Pre-season

Friendlies

Shrewsbury Town announced their first pre-season matches on 4 June 2018, with away trips to local rivals AFC Telford United and Port Vale.[74] A home friendly was subsequently arranged with Brentford.[75] The club's pre-season schedule was completed with an away fixture at Bristol City,[76] and matches against Kidderminster Harriers and Burnley to be played behind closed doors.[77]

Competitions

League One

Matches

On 21 June 2018, the League One fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[78] [79]

FA Cup

See main article: 2018–19 FA Cup.

The first round draw was made live on BBC by Dennis Wise and Dion Dublin on 22 October.[80] The draw for the second round was made live on BBC and BT by Mark Schwarzer and Glenn Murray on 12 November.[81] The third round draw was made live on BBC by Ruud Gullit and Paul Ince from Stamford Bridge on 3 December 2018.[82] The fourth round draw was made live on BBC by Robbie Keane and Carl Ikeme from Wolverhampton on 7 January 2019.[83]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2018–19 EFL Cup.

On 15 June 2018, the draw for the first round was made in Vietnam.[84]

EFL Trophy

On 13 July 2018, the initial group stage draw bar the U21 invited clubs was announced.[85] The draw for the second round was made live on Talksport by Leon Britton and Steve Claridge on 16 November.[86] On 8 December, the third round draw was drawn by Alan McInally and Matt Le Tissier on Soccer Saturday.[87]

Notes and References

  1. News: Struggling Shrewsbury sack boss Askey . 12 November 2018 . . 12 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Shrewsbury appoint Ricketts as manager . . 3 December 2018.
  3. News: History . Statto . 2018-05-30 . 2015-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905094202/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/shrewsbury-town/history . dead .
  4. News: Shrewsbury sign Haynes from Coventry . 22 June 2018 . . 22 June 2018.
  5. News: Kennedy joins Town . Shrewsweb. 10 June 2018 . 10 June 2018.
  6. News: Fejiri Okenabirhie: Shrewsbury Town sign Dagenham & Redbridge striker . BBC Sport . 10 June 2018 . 10 June 2018.
  7. News: Gilliead joins Town. Shrewsweb . 10 July 2018 . 10 July 2018.
  8. News: Aaron Amadi-Holloway: Shrewsbury sign striker from Oldham. BBC Sport . 13 July 2018 . 13 July 2018.
  9. News: Arnold signs up . 19 July 2018 . . 19 July 2018.
  10. News: Shrewsbury sign midfielder Doug Loft . 21 July 2018 . . 21 July 2018.
  11. News: Josh Laurent: Shrewsbury Town sign Wigan Athletic midfielder . 23 July 2018 . BBC Sport . 23 July 2018.
  12. News: Grant joins Town . 2 August 2018 . . 2 August 2018.
  13. News: Waterfall joins Shrews . 7 August 2018 . . 7 August 2018.
  14. News: Angol joins Town . 9 August 2018 . . 9 August 2018.
  15. News: Ollie Norburn Signs . 9 August 2018 . . 9 August 2018.
  16. Web site: Edwards departs to return to his Shrewsbury roots . . 7 January 2019.
  17. Web site: Brad Walker Completes Shrewsbury Town Transfer . . 9 January 2019.
  18. Web site: Shrewsbury bring in keeper Charles-Cook . . 28 January 2019.
  19. Web site: Romain Vincelot joins Town . . 22 January 2019.
  20. Web site: Scott Golbourne Joins Town . . 30 January 2019.
  21. Web site: Ro-Shaun Williams Joins Town . . 30 January 2019.
  22. Web site: Junior Brown: Coventry City sign Shrewsbury Town defender on two-year deal . BBC Sport . 6 June 2018 . 6 June 2018.
  23. Web site: First Year Pros. Shrewsweb. 18 May 2018. 30 May 2018.
  24. News: Chris Gallagher Joins Glentoran . 30 September 2018 . . 14 September 2018.
  25. News: A-Jay Leitch-Smith Signs . 8 August 2018 . . 8 August 2018.
  26. News: Pompey sign Shrews keeper MacGillivray . 4 June 2018 . . 4 June 2018.
  27. News: Shrewsbury captain Ogogo to leave club . 26 June 2018 . . 26 June 2018.
  28. News: Coventry sign Shrewsbury captain Ogogo . 26 June 2018 . . 26 June 2018.
  29. News: Riley, Rowley & Leitch-Smith leave Shrews . 31 May 2018 . . 31 May 2018.
  30. News: Plymouth sign Shrewsbury defender Riley . 10 June 2018 . . 10 June 2018.
  31. Web site: Robbo re-signs for Robins. Newtown AFC. 19 June 2018. 23 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624010444/http://www.newtownafc.co.uk/news/robbo-re-signs-for-robins.html. 24 June 2018. dead.
  32. News: Shrewsbury's Rodman turns down new deal . 27 June 2018 . . 27 June 2018.
  33. News: Bristol Rovers sign Rodman & Widdrington . 2 July 2018 . . 2 July 2018.
  34. News: FC Halifax Town: Goalkeeper Rowley is Town's third signing of the summer . 18 June 2018 . Halifax Courier . 13 June 2018.
  35. News: Blues complete signing of Shrewsbury duo Nolan and Nsiala in combined £2m deal . 8 August 2018 . . 8 August 2018 . 8 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180808140045/http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/toto-nsiala-and-jon-nolan-sign-for-ipswich-1-5642669 . dead .
  36. News: Rovers Complete Signing of Striker Stefan Payne . 9 August 2018 . . 9 August 2018.
  37. Web site: Zak Jules departs Shrewsbury Town by mutual consent . . 28 January 2019.
  38. Web site: Silkmen Sign Zak Jules . . 28 January 2019.
  39. Web site: Wrexham AFC Sign Defender Kieran Kennedy . . 10 January 2019 . 25 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125085852/https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/signed-wrexham-afc-sign-defender-kieran-kennedy . dead .
  40. Web site: Hendrie Makes Move Permanent . . 11 January 2019.
  41. Web site: Pompey Complete Morris Signing . . 14 January 2019.
  42. Web site: Midfielder joins until the end of the season . . 21 January 2019.
  43. News: Shrewsbury sign Chelsea's Charlie Colkett on loan. 21 July 2018. Shropshire Star. 21 July 2018.
  44. News: Joel Coleman joins Shrewbury Town on loan after signing contract extension at Huddersfield Town. 27 July 2018. Huddersfield Examiner. 27 July 2018.
  45. Web site: Joel Coleman Recalled From Loan At Shrewsbury . . 10 January 2019.
  46. News: Greg Heads To Shrewsbury . 8 August 2018 . . 8 August 2018.
  47. News: Emmanuel Joins Shrewsbury On Loan . 31 August 2018 . . 31 August 2018.
  48. Web site: Sam Smith begins loan spell as a Shrew . . 18 January 2019.
  49. Web site: Tyrese Campbell joins Town . . 1 February 2019.
  50. Web site: Mitchell Makes Shrewsbury Town Switch . . 31 January 2019.
  51. Web site: Stefan Payne Joins Shrewsbury Town on Loan . . 31 January 2019.
  52. News: Shrewsbury Town youngster goes on loan to AFC Telford. 2 August 2018. Shropshire Star. 2 August 2018.
  53. News: Loan Update . 6 August 2018 . . 6 August 2018.
  54. News: Morris makes Wycombe move . 7 August 2018 . . 7 August 2018.
  55. Web site: Loan players return to parent clubs . . 1 January 2019 . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402175057/https://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/2019/january/loan-players-return-to-parent-clubs/ . dead .
  56. News: Hendrie Joins On Loan . 19 August 2018 . . 18 August 2018.
  57. News: Robins sign Sam Jones . 24 August 2018 . . 24 August 2018.
  58. News: Gregory Joins Chippenham Town . 6 September 2018 . . 6 September 2018.
  59. News: Hughes Goes Out On Loan . 19 September 2018 . . 19 September 2018.
  60. News: Jules Joins Barnet . 21 September 2018 . . 21 September 2018.
  61. News: Shelis Joins Halesowen On Loan . 21 September 2018 . . 21 September 2018.
  62. News: McAtee joins Telford On Loan . 26 September 2018 . . 26 September 2018.
  63. News: Rhys Davies Joins the Boro' . 30 September 2018 . . 29 September 2018.
  64. Web site: Rhys Davies Recalled by Shrewsbury Town . . 10 December 2018.
  65. News: Gregory Joins Halesowen On Loan . 2 October 2018 . . 2 October 2018.
  66. News: Ryan Barnett Signs . 10 November 2018 . . 10 November 2018.
  67. Web site: Shrewsbury's Gnahoua Joins Coasters . . 28 January 2019.
  68. Web site: McAtee Joins On Loan . . 21 December 2018.
  69. Web site: Hughes Goes Out On Loan . . 4 January 2019.
  70. Web site: Brad Walker Signs For Shrewsbury But Is Loaned Back To Wrexham For The Remainder Of The 2018-19 Season . . 9 January 2019 . 28 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201128104622/https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/loan-brad-walker-signs-for-shrewsbury-but-is-loaned-back-to-wrexham-for-the-remainder-of-the . dead .
  71. Web site: Doug Loft joins Dagenham . . 21 January 2019.
  72. Web site: U's Take Eisa On Loan . . 29 January 2019.
  73. Web site: Lee Angol Joins Lincoln City . . 31 January 2019.
  74. Web site: First Friendliest Announced. Shrewsweb. 4 June 2018. 4 June 2018.
  75. Web site: Brentford friendly announced. Shrewsweb. 5 June 2018. 5 June 2018.
  76. Web site: Bristol City friendly announced. Shrewsweb. 21 June 2018. 11 July 2018.
  77. Web site: Behind closed doors friendlies announced. Shrewsweb. 3 July 2018. 11 July 2018.
  78. News: EFL fixtures for 2018-19 in full . 21 June 2018 . . 21 June 2018.
  79. News: Shrewsbury Town Scores & Fixtures . 21 June 2018 . .
  80. News: First round draw . . 23 October 2018 . 22 October 2018.
  81. News: Guiseley to face Fleetwood in FA Cup second round . . 12 November 2018 . 12 November 2018.
  82. Web site: Emirates FA Cup third round Draw Made At Stamford Bridge . . 4 December 2018.
  83. Web site: Two London Derbies And Three All Premier League Ties Among Emirates FA Cup Draw . . 16 January 2019.
  84. News: Lampard's Derby at Oldham in Carabao Cup . 15 June 2018 . . 15 June 2018.
  85. News: Checkatrade Trophy: Round One Draw information . 13 July 2018 . . 13 July 2018.
  86. Web site: Checkatrade Trophy Round Two Draw Confirmed . . 19 November 2018.
  87. Web site: Checkatrade Trophy Round Three draw confirmed . . 10 December 2018.

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