Oldham Athletic 0, Shrewsbury Town 1

SHREWSBURY, England (Interstat) — Defender William Boyle’s first-half header proved decisive as Shrewsbury Town opened its League Two season with a 1-0 victory over Oldham Athletic at The Croud Meadow on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors. Statistical analysis firm Interstat had given Oldham Athletic a 66.9 percent probability of winning and simulated a 1-1 draw, but a resilient Shrewsbury performance secured all three points. The match’s lone goal arrived in the 30th minute. A well-worked Shrewsbury move culminated in a cross from the right flank by substitute Joe Garner. Boyle met… Read more...