Shrewsbury vs West Brom

Morgan's second goal — a poacher's finish from Mepham's headed effort — arrived just before half-time and carried significant psychological weight. Shrewsbury had fought back to 2-1 and were growing into the game, but Morrison's side restored the two-goal advantage within 10 minutes of Fletcher's strike, effectively killing any momentum the hosts had built.

Jimmy-Jay Morgan — A first-half brace and an assist for Heggebø's clincher made the 20-year-old the match-winner. He hit the post early, scored twice, and created the fourth. The former Chelsea striker is building a compelling case for a starting role.

Harry Whitwell — The academy product opened the scoring with a composed finish, forced several saves, and played the full 90 minutes. "I want to grab every opportunity with both hands," he told WBA TV after the match.

Aune Heggebø — The Norwegian striker was involved in the first goal (capitalising on the defensive error to set Morgan free) and rounded off the scoring with a well-timed header.

Player of the match: Jimmy-Jay Morgan (West Brom)

West Brom's four goals came from open-play combinations (Whitwell, Morgan's second, Heggebø) and a set-piece (Mepham's header leading to Morgan's second). The 3-1 half-time scoreline reflected sustained pressure: Morgan hit the side netting and the post in the opening exchanges, and Diakite struck the crossbar in the second half. Shrewsbury's single goal represented their only sustained spell of control, a 10-minute window after going 2-0 down. Morrison noted his players were carrying "fatigue in the legs" from a heavy training week, making the margin of victory more notable.

West Brom's second 4-1 win of pre-season continues an encouraging build-up under Morrison. The Baggies face Peterborough United away next weekend (1 August 2026) in their final pre-season fixture before the Championship campaign begins. For Shrewsbury, the defeat ends a run of two pre-season wins, but the League Two side will have taken positives from the period in which they competed strongly after going 2-0 down.

A professional, efficient performance from a West Brom side that looks sharper than this stage of pre-season usually demands. Morgan's all-round contribution — two goals, one assist, constant threat — was the standout takeaway, while Whitwell's emergence as a genuine option in midfield adds depth. Shrewsbury will learn more from the first-half defensive lapses than the final scoreline suggests.