Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Bolton 2-0 in Championship Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
2–0
FT
Bolton
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

  1. Burton Albion
    11' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Kyle McFadzean
  2. Burton Albion
    28' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Akpan · Assist: L. Boyce
  3. Bolton
    33' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Pratley
  4. Burton Albion
    36' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Akins · Assist: H. Akpan
  5. Bolton
    46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Derik Osede · On: W. Buckley
  6. Bolton
    46' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jon Flanagan · On: Filipe Morais
  7. Bolton
    72' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Henry · On: A. Wilbraham
  8. Bolton
    75' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    Mark Beevers
  9. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    L. Akins
  10. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Davenport · On: Jake Buxton
  11. Burton Albion
    89' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: 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