Match report
Stevenage Stuns Burton Albion 4-0 in EFL Trophy
Burton Albion
0–4
FT
Stevenage
Dec 10, 2024
Stevenage stunned Burton Albion with a 4-0 victory in their EFL Trophy encounter. Goals from L. Freestone, T. Simpson, K. Aboh, and H. White ensured a comfortable win for the away side, as Burton struggled to find their footing throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Burton Albion 0-4 Stevenage
- • L. Freestone scored the opening goal for Stevenage at 6'
- • T. Simpson added a second for Stevenage at 54'
- • K. Aboh and H. White secured the win with goals at 78' and 83' respectively
- • Burton Albion saw two yellow cards in the first 20 minutes, with A. Bran and Dylan Williams both cautioned
Lineups
Burton Albion
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 H. Isted (G)
- 14 N. Akoto (D)
- 21 A. Bannon (D)
- 20 J. Sraha (D)
- 19 D. Williams (D)
- 23 A. Bran (M)
- 8 C. Webster (M)
- 12 J. Hazlehurst (M)
- 9 D. Orsi (M)
- 11 B. Bodin (M)
- 34 B. Whitfield (F)
Substitutes
- 17 J. Armer
- 39 J. Taroni
- 25 C. Gilligan
- 16 J. Cooper-Love
- 22 J. Larsson
- 27 K. Dudek
- 18 R. Burrell
Stevenage
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
- 14 K. Smith (D)
- 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
- 16 L. Freestone (D)
- 3 D. Butler (D)
- 7 N. Freeman (M)
- 26 E. King (M)
- 22 D. Phillips (M)
- 30 J. Young (M)
- 11 J. Roberts (M)
- 12 T. Simpson (F)
Substitutes
- 27 K. Aboh
- 5 C. Piergianni
- 4 N. Thompson
- 18 H. White
- 20 A. Pressley
- 10 D. Kemp
- 25 D. Bouzanis
Timeline
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2' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardA. BranFoul
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6' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalL. Freestone · Assist: J. Young -
10' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Young · On: K. Aboh -
20' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardDylan WilliamsFoul
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21' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Akoto · On: Jack Armer -
46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Butler · On: Carl Piergianni -
46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: Luther James-Wildin · On: N. Thompson -
46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Phillips · On: H. White -
54' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalT. Simpson -
62' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardCarl PiergianniFoul
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66' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Simpson · On: Aaron Pressley -
68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hazlehurst · On: J. Cooper-Love -
69' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Bodin · On: Julian Larsson -
72' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardC. GilliganFoul
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74' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardB. WhitfieldFoul
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78' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalK. Aboh -
83' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalH. White
Match Stats
| Stat | Burton Albion | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 379 | 496 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 274 | 384 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stevenage took the lead early through L. Freestone's goal in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game
- ▸ The second goal by T. Simpson at 54' effectively put the match out of reach for Burton Albion, who struggled to mount a comeback