Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Brackley Town 3-1 in FA Cup

Brackley Town
Brackley Town
1–3
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Dec 8, 2025

Burton Albion showcased their prowess in the FA Cup as they defeated Brackley Town by a score of 3 to 1, maintaining their momentum in the competition. Despite a spirited response from Brackley with M. Nottingham's equalizer, Burton capitalized on late-game opportunities led by T. Shade's hat-trick.

Key Facts

  • • T. Shade of Burton Albion scored all three goals at 13', 73', and 88'
  • • M. Nottingham equalized for Brackley Town in the 25th minute
  • • Burton Albion received two yellow cards, one each to T. Sibbick and T. Vancooten
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions in the second half

Lineups

Brackley Town

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Maxted (G)
  • 6 G. Dean
  • 5 K. Morrison
  • 12 M. Nottingham (D)
  • 2 R. Calder
  • 23 S. Byrne
  • 4 J. Price (M)
  • 10 M. Roberts (M)
  • 3 T. Lyttle
  • 11 M. Lowe (F)
  • 28 D. Newton (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 C. Gregory
  • 22 B. Pendleton
  • 17 J. Donawa
  • 8 Z. Brown
  • 7 S. Pollock
  • 14 D. Waldron
  • 15 B. Wodskou
  • 24 C. Stewart
  • 27 C. Hall

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 22 J. Larsson (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Amissah
  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 17 J. Hazlehurst
  • 19 D. Williams
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    13' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: K. Lofthouse
  2. Brackley Town
    25' Brackley Town Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nottingham · Assist: K. Morrison
  3. Burton Albion
    45'+1 Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sibbick

    Foul

  4. Burton Albion
    49' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vancooten

    Foul

  5. Burton Albion
    69' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: Dylan Williams
  6. Burton Albion
    73' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: J. Beesley
  7. Brackley Town
    76' Brackley Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Price · On: S. Pollock
  8. Brackley Town
    82' Brackley Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Morrison · On: D. Waldron
  9. Brackley Town
    84' Brackley Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Byrne · On: Z. Brown
  10. Brackley Town
    84' Brackley Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Roberts · On: C. Hall
  11. Burton Albion
    88' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: J. Beesley
  12. Burton Albion
    90'+4 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Chauke · On: S. Krubally
  13. Burton Albion
    90'+5 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Shade · On: F. Tavares
  14. Burton Albion
    90'+5 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Beesley · On: J. Newall
  15. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lofthouse · On: N. Akoto

Match Stats

Stat Brackley Town Burton Albion
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 58% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 17
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 238 417
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 1 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 139 311
Shots Inside Box 3 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Shade's early goal (13') set Burton Albion on course for victory, despite Brackley Town equalizing later
  • ▸ The late goals by T. Shade at 73' and 88', following an assist from J. Beesley, sealed the win for Burton Albion