Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Boreham Wood 5-0 in FA Cup

Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood
0–5
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 10, 2026

Burton Albion demonstrated their superiority with a commanding 5-0 win against Boreham Wood in an FA Cup encounter. Key goals from K. Lofthouse, Dylan Williams, and J. J. McKiernan, along with an own goal, led to the impressive victory for Burton Albion.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Boreham Wood 0 - 5 Burton Albion
  • • Goals by K. Lofthouse (35'), Dylan Williams (82'), and J. J. McKiernan (90') with an own goal from C. O'Connell (41')
  • • Substitutions: F. Tavares replaced K. Adom for Burton Albion at 60'
  • • Boreham Wood made multiple substitutions in the second half, including L. Richardson and J. Robinson coming off

Lineups

Boreham Wood

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Curd (G)
  • 2 C. Coxe (D)
  • 16 C. Reynolds (D)
  • 5 C. Bush (D)
  • 12 J. Newton (D)
  • 6 C. O'Connell (M)
  • 23 R. Booty
  • 20 L. Richardson (M)
  • 8 Z. Brunt (M)
  • 10 A. Abdulmalik (M)
  • 32 M. Rush (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 F. Ilesanmi
  • 4 J. Payne
  • 17 C. Clayden
  • 18 L. Norris
  • 21 M. Marshall-Miranda
  • 24 J. Robinson
  • 25 O. Kensdale

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 K. Dudek (G)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 3 J. Armer (D)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 41 S. Krubally (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)
  • 22 J. Larsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Amissah
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    28' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    K. Chauke

    Foul

  2. Burton Albion
    32' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    S. Krubally

    Foul

  3. Burton Albion
    35' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse · Assist: K. Adom
  4. Burton Albion
    41' Burton Albion Goal · Own Goal
    C. O'Connell
  5. Burton Albion
    57' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Dylan Williams

    Time wasting

  6. Burton Albion
    60' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Adom · On: F. Tavares
  7. Boreham Wood
    61' Boreham Wood subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Richardson · On: J. Robinson
  8. Boreham Wood
    61' Boreham Wood subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Coxe · On: O. Kensdale
  9. Burton Albion
    67' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tavares
  10. Boreham Wood
    73' Boreham Wood subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Z. Brunt · On: L. Norris
  11. Boreham Wood
    73' Boreham Wood subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Reynolds · On: M. Marshall-Miranda
  12. Boreham Wood
    75' Boreham Wood Card · Yellow Card
    J. Robinson

    Foul

  13. Boreham Wood
    77' Boreham Wood Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rush

    Argument

  14. Burton Albion
    82' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    Dylan Williams · Assist: T. Vancooten
  15. Boreham Wood
    84' Boreham Wood subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Newton · On: C. Clayden
  16. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: J. J. McKiernan
  17. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Krubally · On: J. Taroni
  18. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Armer

    Foul

  19. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Evans · On: J. Newall
  20. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Chauke · On: Z. Scutt
  21. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. J. McKiernan · Assist: K. Lofthouse

Match Stats

Stat Boreham Wood Burton Albion
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 70%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 418 306
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.37 1.09
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 314 214
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Lofthouse's goal (35') marked a turning point as it broke Boreham Wood's resistance and gave Burton Albion momentum.
  • ▸ The own goal from C. O'Connell at 41' further demoralized the home side and solidified Burton Albion's control of the match.