Notts County 2-1 Burton Albion
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Notts County won: Notts County 2-1 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 3) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Notts County goals: Luka Smyth 78', Luka Smyth 84' (pen). Burton Albion goals: Finn Delap 23'. Sent off: Curtis Tilt (83'). Expected goals: 2.08-0.16. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Luka Smyth (8.9).
Match report
Notts County beat Burton Albion 2-1
Notts County came from behind to beat Burton Albion 2-1 at Meadow Lane on Saturday 29 August in the League One.
Finn Delap put Burton Albion ahead on 23' (0-1), Luka Smyth levelled for Notts County on 78' (1-1) and added another from the penalty spot on 84' (2-1).
Curtis Tilt (Burton Albion) was sent off on 83'.
Notts County had 61% of the ball, shots were 20-2 (9-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.08-0.16. Notts County were the better side on chances, too.
Luka Smyth (Notts County) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 11,701. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Notts County | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.08 | 0.16 |
| Total shots | 20 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 4 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 393 (81%) | 223 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 20 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 1 |
Lineups
Notts County (3-4-2-1): James Belshaw, James Gibbons, Lucas Ness, Jacob Bedeau, Nicholas Tsaroulla, Rory Finneran, Jack Evans, Darius Lipsiuc, Hindolo Mustapha, Callum Roberts, Oliver Cooper
Burton Albion (3-4-2-1): Corey Addai, Toby Sibbick, Finn Delap, Curtis Tilt, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Sulyman Krubally, Jack Armer, Kgaogelo Chauke, Charlie Webster, Zac Scutt
Key events
- 23' · Goal · Finn Delap (Burton Albion)
- 34' · Yellow card · Curtis Tilt (Burton Albion)
- 36' · Yellow card · Rory Finneran (Notts County)
- 46' · Substitution · Luka Smyth for Jack Evans (Notts County)
- 51' · Yellow card · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 52' · Yellow card · Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion)
- 62' · Substitution · William Collar for Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion)
- 63' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Zac Scutt (Burton Albion)
- 65' · Yellow card · George Evans (Burton Albion)
- 66' · Substitution · Maziar Kouhyar for Darius Lipsiuc (Notts County)
- 66' · Substitution · Conor Grant for Callum Roberts (Notts County)
- 78' · Goal · Luka Smyth (Notts County)
- 83' · Red card · Curtis Tilt (Burton Albion)
- 84' · Goal · Luka Smyth (Notts County)
- 87' · Substitution · Kain Adom for George Evans (Burton Albion)
- 90' · Substitution · Ishé Samuels-Smith for Nicholas Tsaroulla (Notts County)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2009: Notts County 2, draws 1, Burton Albion 0.
Questions
Who won Notts County vs Burton Albion?
Notts County won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026.
When and where is Notts County vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Notts County and Burton Albion?
In 3 league meetings since 2009: Notts County 2 wins, 1 draws, Burton Albion 0 wins (goals 7-3).