Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Leicester City U21 3-1 in EFL Trophy

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
3–1
FT
Leicester City U21
Leicester City U21
Aug 20, 2024

Burton Albion secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Leicester City U21 in the EFL Trophy, with goals from M. Bennett, R. Sweeney, and D. Orsi-Dadomo. Despite conceding early in the second half, Burton fought back to secure all three points, with multiple substitutions bolstering their attacking play.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 3–1 Leicester City U21
  • • Goals: Amani Richards (Leicester City U21), M. Bennett (Burton Albion), R. Sweeney (Burton Albion), D. Orsi-Dadomo (Burton Albion)
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Gilligan, Finn Delap, M. Bennett (Burton Albion), J. Wormleighton (Leicester City U21)
  • • Substitutions: Geraldo Bajrami, R. Burrell, J. Cooper-Love, K. Chauke, N. Akoto (Burton Albion), T. Onanaye, C. Popov, J. Joseph (Leicester City U21)

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 H. Isted (G)
  • 26 F. Delap (D)
  • 6 R. Sweeney (D)
  • 19 D. Williams (D)
  • 14 N. Akoto (M)
  • 25 C. Gilligan (M)
  • 5 G. Bajrami (M)
  • 18 R. Burrell (M)
  • 16 J. Cooper-Love (F)
  • 9 D. Orsi (F)
  • 32 M. Bennett (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Chauke
  • 17 J. Armer
  • 34 B. Whitfield
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife
  • 4 E. Watt
  • 15 T. Vancooten
  • 1 M. Crocombe

Leicester City U21

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 51 B. Young (G)
  • 55 B. Cover (D)
  • 50 H. Godsmark-Ford (D)
  • 47 J. Wormleighton (D)
  • 62 J. Joseph (D)
  • 44 S. Braybrooke (M)
  • 58 A. Richards (M)
  • 65 T. Onanaye (M)
  • 49 H. Cartwright (M)
  • 66 L. Briggs (M)
  • 48 C. Popov (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 J. Monga
  • 91 J. Evans
  • 56 D. Hill
  • 61 H. French
  • 63 L. McAlinney
  • 53 B. Grist
  • 64 B. Amartey

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    4' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Geraldo Bajrami · On: K. Chauke
  2. Burton Albion
    29' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gilligan

    Persistent fouling

  3. Burton Albion
    32' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Finn Delap

    Foul

  4. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bennett

    Foul

  5. Leicester City U21
    57' Leicester City U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    Amani Richards
  6. Leicester City U21
    64' Leicester City U21 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wormleighton

    Time wasting

  7. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bennett
  8. Leicester City U21
    70' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Onanaye · On: J. Monga
  9. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Burrell · On: Jack Armer
  10. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Cooper-Love · On: B. Whitfield
  11. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Chauke · On: Udoka Godwin-Malife
  12. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Akoto · On: Elliot Watt
  13. Leicester City U21
    79' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Popov · On: Jake Evans
  14. Burton Albion
    83' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sweeney · Assist: Elliot Watt
  15. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Orsi-Dadomo · Assist: Dylan Williams
  16. Leicester City U21
    87' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Joseph · On: Deniche Hill

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Leicester City U21
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 507 354
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 429 286
Shots Inside Box 14 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Burton Albion took the lead through M. Bennett in the 68th minute, reversing Leicester City U21's early advantage
  • ▸ The introduction of R. Burrell, J. Cooper-Love, and K. Chauke in the 75th minute provided the spark for Burton Albion's offensive surge
  • ▸ Goals from R. Sweeney and D. Orsi-Dadomo in the 83rd and 84th minutes sealed the victory for Burton Albion, turning the game in their favor