Match report
Burton Albion Defeats Bolton 2-0 in Championship Clash
Burton Albion
2–0
FT
Bolton
Apr 28, 2018
Burton Albion stunned Bolton with a 2-0 victory in a crucial Championship fixture, showcasing impressive team play and tactical precision. Goals from Hiram Akpan and Lee Akins in the first half were enough to secure the win, with Burton's defensive solidity preventing any comeback attempts from Bolton.
Key Facts
- • Burton Albion secured the win with goals from Hiram Akpan (28') and Lee Akins (36')
- • Kyle McFadzean and Lee Akins received yellow cards for Burton Albion
- • Bolton had two yellow cards, awarded to David Pratley and Mark Beevers
- • Bolton made three substitutions: Derik Osede and Jon Flanagan for Buckley and Filipe Morais, and Kevin Henry for Adam Wilbraham
- • Burton's substitutions included Jordan Davenport for Jake Buxton and Dean Bent for Liam Boyce
Lineups
Burton Albion
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Bywater (G)
- 6 B. Turner (D)
- 5 K. McFadzean (D)
- 2 J. Brayford (D)
- 7 L. Murphy (M)
- 15 T. Naylor (D)
- 21 H. Akpan (M)
- 19 J. Davenport (M)
- 10 L. Akins (F)
- 27 L. Boyce (F)
- 17 M. Sordell (M)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Buxton
- 9 D. Bent
- 4 J. Allen
- 12 T. Flanagan
- 20 M. Samuelsen
- 24 H. Campbell
- 26 J. Sbarra
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 B. Alnwick (G)
- 3 A. Taylor (D)
- 4 D. Dervite (D)
- 5 M. Beevers (D)
- 14 J. Flanagan (D)
- 17 Derik Osede (M)
- 24 K. Henry (M)
- 12 C. Noone (M)
- 21 D. Pratley (M)
- 10 Sammy Ameobi (M)
- 9 A. Le Fondre (F)
Substitutes
- 11 W. Buckley
- 22 Filipe Morais
- 18 A. Wilbraham
- 6 J. Vela
- 15 A. Robinson
- 31 D. Wheater
- 33 M. Howard
Timeline
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11' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardKyle McFadzean -
28' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalH. Akpan · Assist: L. Boyce -
33' Bolton Card · Yellow CardD. Pratley -
36' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalL. Akins · Assist: H. Akpan -
46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: Derik Osede · On: W. Buckley -
46' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: Jon Flanagan · On: Filipe Morais -
72' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Henry · On: A. Wilbraham -
75' Bolton Card · Yellow CardMark Beevers -
79' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardL. Akins -
87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Davenport · On: Jake Buxton -
89' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Boyce · On: D. Bent
Match Stats
| Stat | Burton Albion | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 57% | 54% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 355 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | 176 | 190 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hiram Akpan's goal in the 28th minute gave Burton Albion the early lead and boosted their confidence
- ▸ The second goal by Lee Akins in the 36th minute effectively ended Bolton's hopes of a comeback, as they struggled to mount a sustained attack in the second half