Bromley 2-1 Shrewsbury Town: League leaders edge ever closer to promotion

Bromley moved one step closer to a historic promotion with a come from behind 2-1 Sky Bet League Two victory over Shrewsbury.

Bromley manager Andy Woodman said: “It was a very important three points that combined with our draw at Barnet on Saturday that makes it an even bigger three points. 

“We aren’t mathematically there yet but this was a huge win tonight. The other clubs in the promotion race, I know how they will be feeling having seen us win again.”

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Andy Woodman gives the fans a thumbs up
(Richard Sellers/PA)

Match Action

Shrewsbury got the game off to a lightning start, Bradley Ihionvien holding off Marcus Ifill in a foot race to shoot under Grant Smith to give the Shrews an early lead.

Matthew Cox kept that lead intact with a sharp reaction save from a corner with Smith doing likewise at the other end to deny Iwan Morgan.

Bromley equalised seven minutes before half time when Ifill profited from Kyle Cameron’s knock down to scuff one beyond Cox.

On the stroke of half time, Omar Sowunmi headed over Mitchell Pinnock’s corner as Bromley ended the half strongly.

Bromley carried that momentum into the second half, taking the lead four minutes after the restart. Cameron volleyed in after he reacted quickest to a bouncing ball.

With Bromley in control of proceedings Damola Ajayi saw his snapshot flash over the crossbar 20 minutes from time.

But they did not need another goal to seal the three points as they moved seven points clear at the top of League Two with four games to play.

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