6.30pm 21 August 2026
Shropshire County League, Premier Division
Shrewsbury Up and Comers 1 Ercall Rangers 1 (att 95)
Shrewsbury Up and Comers share their ground with a cricket club, hence the need for some early season home games to be moved from a Saturday afternoon to a Friday evening.
It's handy from a groundhopping perspective, even if traffic problems meant a frustratingly slow Friday afternoon drive from Manchester to Shrewsbury. Luckily I set off early enough to still arrive in good time.
The ground is close to the centre of town, and was busy on a sunny summer evening, helped no doubt by the pleasant Salop Unison Club serving as a clubhouse. My pre-match pint, once I'd been singed in as a guest, was welcome after the journey.
Shrewsbury Up and Comers have been in existence more than 50 years, and as their name suggests they a club that concentrates on youth football. Their senior team though is now well established in the Shropshire County League.
There wasn't much between them and Telford-based Ercall Rangers. The first half was tight and ended goalless, before the home side went in front from a free kick after the break.
Ercall increased the pressure as the half wore on, and were eventually rewarded with a deserved equaliser. Both teams pushed for a winner, with Ercall looking more like to get it, but it ended a draw.
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