Burton Albion 0-1 Northampton
Updated
Northampton won: Burton Albion 0-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 25) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Northampton goals: Sam Hoskins 86'. Expected goals: 0.79-0.76. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Nikola Tzanev (8.3).
Match report
Northampton beat Burton Albion 1-0
Northampton narrowly beat Burton Albion 1-0 away from home at Pirelli Stadium on Saturday 4 January in the League One.
Sam Hoskins put Northampton ahead on 86' (0-1).
Sam Hoskins's 86' strike proved decisive.
Burton Albion had 57% of the ball, shots were 9-8 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.79-0.76.
Nikola Tzanev (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,837. Referee: Ross Joyce.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 9 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 311 (75%) | 202 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 9 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 5 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-5-2): Max Crocombe, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Armer, Nick Akoto, Kgaogelo Chauke, Elliot Watt, Charlie Webster, Dylan Williams, Rumarn Burrell, Danilo Orsi
Northampton (3-4-1-2): Nikola Tzanev, Aaron McGowan, Jordan Willis, Timothy Eyoma, Akinwale Joseph Odimayo, Mitchell Pinnock, Liam Shaw, William Hondermarck, Samy Chouchane, Sam Hoskins, Tom Eaves
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 58' · Substitution · Mason Bennett for Danilo Orsi (Burton Albion)
- 59' · Substitution · Tariqe Fosu for Samy Chouchane (Northampton)
- 84' · Yellow card · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 86' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 90' · Substitution · Ben Whitfield for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2009: Burton Albion 9, draws 4, Northampton 7.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Northampton?
Northampton won, 0-1 (League One) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Northampton?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 12:30 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Northampton?
In 20 league meetings since 2009: Burton Albion 9 wins, 4 draws, Northampton 7 wins (goals 30-25).