Match report

Burton Albion Stuns Nottingham Forest 3-2 in League Cup Thriller

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
3–2
FT
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Oct 30, 2018

Burton Albion secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest in the League Cup, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance. Goals from an own goal by Saidy Janko, a brace from Scott Fraser, and J. Hesketh's late effort ensured Burton's progress. Nottingham Forest, despite a spirited comeback with goals from Lee Grabban and Andy Appiah, couldn't overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 3 - Nottingham Forest 2
  • • Own Goal (47'): Saidy Janko (Nottingham Forest)
  • • Goals: Scott Fraser (52', 64'), J. Hesketh (82')
  • • Nottingham Forest Goals: Lee Grabban (70'), Andy Appiah (90+1')
  • • Substitutions: Nottingham Forest - Saidy Janko for L. Grabban (69'), L. Bridcutt for A. Appiah (84')
  • • Substitutions: Burton Albion - D. Templeton for M. Sordell (70'), Jake Buxton for Scott Fraser (85'), J. Sbarra for J. Hesketh (88')

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Evtimov (G)
  • 5 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 23 S. Quinn (M)
  • 4 J. Allen (M)
  • 7 S. Fraser (M)
  • 8 J. Hesketh (M)
  • 12 B. Fox (M)
  • 11 D. Templeton (M)
  • 10 L. Akins (F)
  • 27 L. Boyce (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Sordell
  • 3 J. Buxton
  • 9 J. Sbarra
  • 16 M. Harness
  • 40 B. Collins
  • 22 K. Wallace
  • 21 E. Hodge

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 L. Steele (G)
  • 20 M. Dawson (D)
  • 44 M. Hefele (D)
  • 21 S. Janko (D)
  • 8 B. Watson (M)
  • 26 L. Bridcutt (M)
  • 11 B. Osborn (M)
  • 19 Diogo Gonçalves (F)
  • 14 M. Cash (M)
  • 2 E. Soudani (F)
  • 31 Gil Dias (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Grabban
  • 23 J. Lolley
  • 43 A. Appiah
  • 27 T. Darikwa
  • 18 J. Robinson
  • 1 C. Pantilimon
  • 24 C. Yacob

Timeline

  1. Nottingham Forest
    47' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dawson
  2. Burton Albion
    52' Burton Albion Goal · Own Goal
    Saidy Janko
  3. Nottingham Forest
    56' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Soudani · On: L. Grabban
  4. Burton Albion
    64' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    Scott Fraser
  5. Nottingham Forest
    69' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Saidy Janko · On: J. Lolley
  6. Burton Albion
    70' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Templeton · On: M. Sordell
  7. Nottingham Forest
    70' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Grabban · Assist: Gil Dias
  8. Burton Albion
    82' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hesketh · Assist: Scott Fraser
  9. Nottingham Forest
    84' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bridcutt · On: A. Appiah
  10. Burton Albion
    85' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Scott Fraser · On: Jake Buxton
  11. Burton Albion
    88' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hesketh · On: J. Sbarra
  12. Nottingham Forest
    90'+1 Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Appiah

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Nottingham Forest
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 65% 78%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 325 492
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 8
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 211 386
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Saidy Janko's own goal in the 52nd minute shifted the momentum to Burton Albion, providing them with a crucial lead that they would build upon.
  • ▸ Scott Fraser's brace in the 52nd and 64th minutes solidified Burton's advantage, even as Nottingham Forest fought back through Lee Grabban's goal in the 70th minute.
  • ▸ J. Hesketh's goal in the 82nd minute effectively sealed Burton's victory, despite Andy Appiah's late effort for Nottingham Forest in the 90+1' minute.