Match report

Oxford United Defeats Burton Albion 4-0 in League One Clash

Oxford United
Oxford United
4–0
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
May 9, 2021

Oxford United put on a stellar display, defeating Burton Albion 4-0 in a crucial League One fixture. Goals from O. Shodipo, Matty Taylor, E. Lee, and S. Winnall sealed the win for the hosts, while Burton struggled to mount any significant threat.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United 4–0 Burton Albion
  • • Goals by O. Shodipo (10'), Matty Taylor (28'), E. Lee (57'), and S. Winnall (92')
  • • Burton Albion received three yellow cards: M. Mancienne (11'), T. Taylor (56'), and C. Gilligan (72')

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Stevens (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 22 R. Atkinson (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffels (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 10 M. Sykes (M)
  • 17 J. Henry (M)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)
  • 27 E. Lee (F)
  • 25 O. Shodipo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Agyei
  • 20 J. Hanson
  • 11 S. Winnall
  • 14 A. Forde
  • 6 Álex Gorrín
  • 30 B. Barker
  • 1 S. Eastwood

Burton Albion

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 D. Barnes (G)
  • 38 M. Mancienne (M)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 16 J. Earl (D)
  • 37 T. Hamer (D)
  • 40 D. Rowe (M)
  • 39 T. Taylor (M)
  • 10 L. Akins (M)
  • 8 J. Powell (M)
  • 33 M. Fondop-Talum (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Hemmings
  • 18 R. Broom
  • 25 C. Gilligan
  • 13 J. Parker
  • 1 K. O'Hara
  • 21 J. O'Toole
  • 22 O. Gallacher

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    10' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Shodipo · Assist: J. Henry
  2. Burton Albion
    11' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mancienne

    Foul

  3. Oxford United
    28' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    Matty Taylor
  4. Burton Albion
    56' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  5. Oxford United
    57' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lee
  6. Burton Albion
    58' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mike Fondop · On: K. Hemmings
  7. Burton Albion
    58' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Powell · On: Ryan Broom
  8. Burton Albion
    64' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Taylor · On: C. Gilligan
  9. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Shodipo · On: D. Agyei
  10. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Long · On: J. Hanson
  11. Burton Albion
    72' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gilligan

    Foul

  12. Oxford United
    72' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: S. Winnall
  13. Oxford United
    72' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Henry · On: A. Forde
  14. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Akins · On: J. Parker
  15. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    H. Carter

    Foul

  16. Oxford United
    85' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Lee · On: Álex Gorrín
  17. Oxford United
    90'+2 Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Winnall · Assist: Jack Stevens

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Burton Albion
Fouls 6 19
Pass Accuracy 71% 57%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 391 262
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 277 149
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United opened the scoring early through O. Shodipo, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of S. Winnall as a substitute provided an additional offensive threat, leading to the final goal.