Burton Albion 2-1 Cambridge United
Updated
Burton Albion won: Burton Albion 2-1 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 45) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Jon Dadi Bödvarsson 48', Dylan Williams 90'+3. Cambridge United goals: Elias Kachunga 84'. Sent off: Ryan Loft (45'), John McKiernan (45'). Expected goals: 0.19-0.50. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Dylan Williams (8.3).
Match report
Burton Albion beat Cambridge United 2-1
Burton Albion edged Cambridge United 2-1 at Pirelli Stadium on Saturday 26 April in the League One.
Jon Dadi Bödvarsson put Burton Albion ahead on 48' (1-0), Elias Kachunga levelled for Cambridge United on 84' (1-1) and Dylan Williams restored Burton Albion's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Dylan Williams's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Ryan Loft (Cambridge United) was sent off on 45+3' and John McKiernan (Burton Albion) was sent off on 45+4'.
Burton Albion had 43% of the ball, shots were 6-12 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.19-0.50.
Dylan Williams (Burton Albion) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 3,540. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.19 | 0.50 |
| Total shots | 6 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 210 (73%) | 298 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 6 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 9 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Max Crocombe, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Armer, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Dylan Williams, Owen Dodgson, John McKiernan, Jon Dadi Bödvarsson, Rumarn Burrell
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens, Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, Paul Digby, Ben Stevenson, James Brophy, Josh Stokes, Sullay Kaikai, Dominic Ballard
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 33' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Josh Stokes (Cambridge United)
- 33' · Yellow card · Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United)
- 45'+3 · Red card · Ryan Loft (Cambridge United)
- 45'+4 · Red card · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Anthony Forde for Owen Dodgson (Burton Albion)
- 48' · Goal · Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 52' · Substitution · Nathan Bishop for Jack Stevens (Cambridge United)
- 59' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Paul Digby (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Substitution · Finn Delap for Kyran Lofthouse (Burton Albion)
- 77' · Substitution · Danny Andrew for Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 84' · Goal · Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 87' · Substitution · Mason Bennett for Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Fabio Tavares for Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2005: Burton Albion 8, draws 5, Cambridge United 6.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Cambridge United?
Burton Albion won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Cambridge United?
In 19 league meetings since 2005: Burton Albion 8 wins, 5 draws, Cambridge United 6 wins (goals 28-28).