Burton Albion 3-2 Reading
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Burton Albion won: Burton Albion 3-2 Reading in the League One (Round 29) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Rumarn Burrell 10', Jon Dadi Bödvarsson 29', Rumarn Burrell 90'+2. Reading goals: Michael Craig 69', Sam Smith 71'. Expected goals: 2.48-1.97. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Owen Dodgson (8.5).
Match report
Burton Albion beat Reading 3-2
Burton Albion narrowly beat Reading 3-2 at Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday 28 January in the League One.
Rumarn Burrell put Burton Albion ahead on 10' (1-0), Jon Dadi Bödvarsson made it 2-0 on 29', Michael Craig pulled one back for Reading on 69' (2-1), Sam Smith levelled for Reading on 71' (2-2) and Rumarn Burrell restored Burton Albion's lead on 90+2' (3-2).
Rumarn Burrell's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Burton Albion had 30% of the ball, shots were 12-16 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.48-1.97.
Owen Dodgson (Burton Albion) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 2,358. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.48 | 1.97 |
| Total shots | 12 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 27 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 169 (71%) | 515 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-5-2): Max Crocombe, Terence Vancooten, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Armer, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Kgaogelo Chauke, John McKiernan, Charlie Webster, Owen Dodgson, Rumarn Burrell, Jon Dadi Bödvarsson
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Michael Craig, Harlee Dean, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Sam Smith, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
- 29' · Goal · Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 36' · Yellow card · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 44' · Yellow card · Andre Garcia (Reading)
- 60' · Substitution · Mamadi Camara for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 60' · Substitution · Kelvin Abrefa for Andre Garcia (Reading)
- 69' · Goal · Michael Craig (Reading)
- 71' · Goal · Sam Smith (Reading)
- 82' · Substitution · Mason Bennett for Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 86' · Substitution · Tomas Kalinauskas for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Jayden Wareham for Chem Campbell (Reading)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2016: Burton Albion 3, draws 1, Reading 6.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Reading?
Burton Albion won, 3-2 (League One) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Reading?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Reading?
In 10 league meetings since 2016: Burton Albion 3 wins, 1 draws, Reading 6 wins (goals 13-22).