Northampton 0-2 Burton Albion
Updated
Burton Albion won: Northampton 0-2 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 37) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Burton Albion goals: Jake Beesley 32', Kyran Lofthouse 89'. Expected goals: 1.43-1.76. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Bradley Collins (8.6).
Match report
Burton Albion beat Northampton 2-0
Burton Albion got the better of Northampton 2-0 away from home at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 14 March in the League One.
Jake Beesley put Burton Albion ahead on 32' (0-1) and Kyran Lofthouse made it 0-2 on 89'.
Northampton had 58% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.43-1.76.
Bradley Collins (Burton Albion) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 6,450. Referee: Lee Swabey.
Match stats
| Northampton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.43 | 1.76 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 24 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 313 (75%) | 197 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 9 |
Lineups
Northampton (4-4-1-1): Lee Burge, Michael Forbes, Max Dyche, Elliott Moore, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Jake Evans, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Jack Vale
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jasper Moon, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, George Evans, Toby Sibbick, Andy Cannon, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Terry Taylor (Northampton)
- 20' · Yellow card · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 32' · Goal · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 64' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 65' · Substitution · Tyrese Fornah for Terry Taylor (Northampton)
- 68' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for Andy Cannon (Burton Albion)
- 70' · Yellow card · Bradley Collins (Burton Albion)
- 83' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Dean Campbell (Northampton)
- 83' · Substitution · Jack Perkins for Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 86' · Yellow card · Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · John McKiernan for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Kain Adom for Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 89' · Goal · Kyran Lofthouse (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2009: Northampton 7, draws 4, Burton Albion 9.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Burton Albion?
Burton Albion won, 0-2 (League One) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Northampton vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Burton Albion?
In 20 league meetings since 2009: Northampton 7 wins, 4 draws, Burton Albion 9 wins (goals 25-30).