Burton Albion 5-1 Northampton
Updated
Burton Albion won: Burton Albion 5-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Jake Beesley 3' (pen), Jack Armer 23', Max Dyche 28' (og), Tyrese Shade 44', Tyrese Shade 84'. Northampton goals: Tom Eaves 39'. Expected goals: 2.85-1.48. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Tyrese Shade (9).
Match report
Burton Albion rout Northampton 5-1
Burton Albion ran riot against Northampton 5-1 at Pirelli Stadium on Friday 26 December in the League One.
Jake Beesley put Burton Albion ahead from the penalty spot on 3' (1-0), Jack Armer made it 2-0 on 23', an own goal by Max Dyche made it 3-0 on 28', Tom Eaves pulled one back for Northampton on 39' (3-1), Tyrese Shade made it 4-1 on 44' and added another on 84' (5-1).
Burton Albion had 50% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.85-1.48. Burton Albion were the better side on chances, too.
Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 4,704. Referee: Sam Mulhall.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 1.48 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 27 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 170 (61%) | 165 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Terence Vancooten, George Evans, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Dylan Williams, Kgaogelo Chauke, Jack Armer, Julian Larsson, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade
Northampton (3-4-1-2): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Max Dyche, Jordan Thorniley, Sam Hoskins, Terry Taylor, Cameron McGeehan, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Ethan Wheatley, Tom Eaves
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 23' · Goal · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 28' · Goal · Max Dyche (Burton Albion)
- 38' · Substitution · Jack Burroughs for Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 39' · Goal · Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 44' · Goal · Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Willis for Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 46' · Substitution · Elliott List for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 46' · Substitution · Michael Forbes for Jordan Thorniley (Northampton)
- 51' · Yellow card · Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 56' · Yellow card · Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
- 59' · Yellow card · Terence Vancooten (Burton Albion)
- 73' · Substitution · Sulyman Krubally for Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
- 75' · Yellow card · Jack Burroughs (Northampton)
- 76' · Substitution · Kyle Edwards for Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 77' · Yellow card · George Evans (Burton Albion)
- 84' · Goal · Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Jack Newall for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Nick Akoto for Terence Vancooten (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Zac Scutt for Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Jamal Williamson for Tyrese Shade (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?
Burton Albion won, 5-1 (League One) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Northampton?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 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).