Burntwood’s second half fightback wasn’t enough as they were beaten 34-24 by Crewe and Nantwich in the quarter finals of the RFU Community Cup.
Burntwood will make a swift return to Cheshire as they take on Crewe and Nantwich this weekend.
Burntwood saw three tries in a ten minute spell either side of half-time condemn them to a 47-18 defeat against league leaders Whitchurch.
Shrewsbury took their chances well to inflict Burntwood’s biggest loss of the season so far.
Burntwood edged a tough fixture at Aston Old Edwardians with a late Kian Carter penalty goal earning his side a 10-7 win.
Burntwood suffered their first away loss of the season when they fell to defeat at Spartans.
There was only a point between the sides at half time, but Burntwood’s set piece play wore Stourbridge 2nds down in the second half to secure a 37-23 win.
Visitors Veseyans took advantage of an uncharacteristic performance from Burntwood to gain some revenge for their national cup exit at the same venue a month earlier.
Burntwood made it three bonus point wins from three away games with a hard-earned win away to Newcastle (Staffs).
Burntwood progressed to the third round of the RFU Community Cup with a victory over Veseyans.
Burntwood fell to defeat at home to Newport (Salop) despite leading 15-0 at half-time.
Burntwood made it through to the next round of two separate cup competitions with a 54-12 win away to Tamworth.