Stockport 2-1 Burton Albion
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Stockport won: Stockport 2-1 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Edgeley Park, Stockport, Greater Manchester. Stockport goals: Jack Diamond 69', Oliver Norwood 77'. Burton Albion goals: Udoka Godwin-Malife 24'. Sent off: Brad Hills (31'). Expected goals: 1.00-2.99. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Oliver Norwood (8.2).
Match report
Stockport beat Burton Albion 2-1
Stockport came from behind to beat Burton Albion 2-1 at Edgeley Park on Saturday 23 August in the League One.
Udoka Godwin-Malife put Burton Albion ahead on 24' (0-1), Jack Diamond levelled for Stockport on 69' (1-1) and Oliver Norwood restored Stockport's lead on 77' (2-1).
Brad Hills (Stockport) was sent off on 31'.
Stockport had 46% of the ball, shots were 14-20 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.00-2.99. Burton Albion created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Oliver Norwood (Stockport County) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 8,649. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Stockport | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.00 | 2.99 |
| Total shots | 14 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 31 |
| Big chances | 0 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 213 (69%) | 273 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 14 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Stockport (3-4-2-1): Corey Addai, Brad Hills, Callum Connolly, Ethan Pye, Corey O'Keeffe, Oliver Norwood, Owen Moxon, Owen Dodgson, Jack Diamond, Malik Mothersille, Nathan Lowe
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Jordan Amissah, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Toby Sibbick, Jack Armer, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Charlie Webster, Sebastian Revan, John McKiernan, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Udoka Godwin-Malife (Burton Albion)
- 31' · Red card · Brad Hills (Stockport)
- 37' · Substitution · Jayden Fevrier for Malik Mothersille (Stockport)
- 38' · Substitution · Kyle Wootton for Nathan Lowe (Stockport)
- 46' · Substitution · Danny Andrew for Owen Dodgson (Stockport)
- 46' · Substitution · Joseph Olowu for Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport)
- 54' · Yellow card · Jayden Fevrier (Stockport)
- 58' · Yellow card · Ethan Pye (Stockport)
- 69' · Goal · Jack Diamond (Stockport)
- 77' · Goal · Oliver Norwood (Stockport)
- 82' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 82' · Substitution · Fabio Tavares for Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 82' · Substitution · Julian Larsson for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 83' · Substitution · Jasper Moon for Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 89' · Substitution · Odin Bailey for Jayden Fevrier (Stockport)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Owen Moxon (Stockport)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Sulyman Krubally for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2010: Stockport 3, draws 1, Burton Albion 2.
Questions
Who won Stockport vs Burton Albion?
Stockport won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Stockport vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Edgeley Park, Stockport, Greater Manchester, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport and Burton Albion?
In 6 league meetings since 2010: Stockport 3 wins, 1 draws, Burton Albion 2 wins (goals 8-7).