Bradford 1-2 Burton Albion
Updated
Burton Albion won: Bradford 1-2 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 15) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Bobby Pointon 76' (pen). Burton Albion goals: Jake Beesley 41', Charlie Webster 45'+1. Expected goals: 1.59-1.33. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Charlie Webster (8.5).
Match report
Burton Albion beat Bradford 2-1
Burton Albion squeezed past Bradford 2-1 away from home at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 8 November in the League One.
Jake Beesley put Burton Albion ahead on 41' (0-1), Charlie Webster made it 0-2 on 45+1' and Bobby Pointon pulled one back for Bradford from the penalty spot on 76' (1-2).
Bradford had 64% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-1.33.
Charlie Webster (Burton Albion) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 20,508. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Bradford | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 1.33 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 357 (76%) | 162 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Matthew Pennington, Joe Wright, Ciaran Kelly, Josh Neufville, Tommy Leigh, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Calum Kavanagh, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys
Burton Albion (3-5-2): Bradley Collins, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Toby Sibbick, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, George Evans, Charlie Webster, Jack Armer, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Matthew Pennington (Bradford)
- 35' · Yellow card · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 41' · Goal · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 61' · Substitution · Tyreik Samuel Wright for Ibou Touray (Bradford)
- 61' · Substitution · Jenson Metcalfe for Tommy Leigh (Bradford)
- 72' · Substitution · Alexander Pattison for Joe Wright (Bradford)
- 75' · Yellow card · Alex Hartridge (Burton Albion)
- 76' · Goal · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 84' · Yellow card · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 88' · Substitution · Neill Byrne for Ciaran Kelly (Bradford)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2009: Bradford 3, draws 7, Burton Albion 5.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Burton Albion won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Burton Albion?
In 15 league meetings since 2009: Bradford 3 wins, 7 draws, Burton Albion 5 wins (goals 14-18).