Matt Scrafton's player ratings: Reading loanee enjoys strong debut in Blackpool's frustrating defeat to Shrewsbury Town

Blackpool lost for the first time in eight matches last night as they ended 2020 with a narrow one-goal defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

Here's how Pool's players rated:

1. MAN OF THE MATCH: Sam Walker - 7/10

Superb save from the penalty and the rebound. Made a couple of other good stops and commanding from crosses.

Started well with a couple of driving runs forward but lost his way, often giving the ball away cheaply.

Made two or three important blocks, which he times so well. Came close to equalising in the second-half.

Dominant in the air and produced some timely interceptions to stop Shrewsbury attacks. Few passes went astray.

Played some aimless long balls at times but posed a threat from his dead-ball deliveries. Came close with a free-kick.

Very good in the first-half with his incisive forward passing and breaking up play, but a little quiet in the second.