Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Bournemouth 2-0 in League Cup

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
2–0
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Sep 25, 2019

Burton Albion stunned Premier League side Bournemouth with a 2-0 victory in the League Cup. Goals from O. Šarkiç and N. Broadhead were enough to see the Championship side through. Despite Bournemouth's efforts, Burton's solid defense and efficient attack proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 2-0 Bournemouth
  • • O. Šarkiç (14') and N. Broadhead (72') scored for Burton Albion
  • • 4 yellow cards were issued, 3 to Burton Albion and 1 to Bournemouth
  • • Bournemouth made 3 substitutions, while Burton Albion made 2

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. O'Hara (G)
  • 18 R. Nartey (D)
  • 15 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 21 J. O'Toole (D)
  • 6 K. Wallace (M)
  • 4 R. Edwards (M)
  • 8 S. Fraser (M)
  • 10 L. Akins (D)
  • 27 L. Boyce (F)
  • 17 O. Šarkić
  • 9 N. Broadhead

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Dyer
  • 14 J. Sbarra
  • 11 D. Templeton
  • 5 J. Buxton
  • 30 J. Livesey
  • 22 C. Beardsley
  • 19 J. Anderson

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 M. Travers (G)
  • 2 S. Francis (D)
  • 25 J. Simpson (D)
  • 26 L. Kelly (D)
  • 33 C. Mepham (D)
  • 6 A. Surman (M)
  • 24 R. Fraser (M)
  • 10 J. Ibe (M)
  • 16 L. Cook (M)
  • 53 G. Kilkenny
  • 9 D. Solanke (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Wilson
  • 13 C. Wilson
  • 14 A. Groeneveld
  • 63 B. Camp
  • 54 M. Dobre
  • 40 W. Dennis
  • 37 C. Jordan

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    14' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Šarkić · Assist: R. Hutchinson
  2. Burton Albion
    38' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nartey
  3. Bournemouth
    46' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kilkenny · On: H. Wilson
  4. Bournemouth
    50' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Simpson
  5. Burton Albion
    53' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Edwards
  6. Bournemouth
    61' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Francis · On: C. Wilson
  7. Bournemouth
    61' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Solanke · On: A. Danjuma
  8. Burton Albion
    70' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    L. Akins
  9. Burton Albion
    72' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Broadhead · Assist: O. Šarkić
  10. Bournemouth
    87' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ibe
  11. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: L. Dyer
  12. Burton Albion
    90'+4 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Scott Fraser · On: J. Sbarra

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Bournemouth
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 63% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 282 587
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 179 491
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Šarkiç opened the scoring for Burton Albion in the 14th minute, giving them an early lead and confidence boost
  • ▸ N. Broadhead's goal in the 72nd minute sealed the victory, despite Bournemouth's attempts to equalize