Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Cambridge United 1-0 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–0
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
May 3, 2023

Burton Albion held off the tenacious efforts of Cambridge United to secure a vital win by the scoreline of 1-0 in their League One encounter at the Pirelli Stadium. The decisive moment came early when M. Helm put Burton ahead, setting the tone for the remainder of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 1–0 Cambridge United
  • • Goal Scorer: M. Helm (28')
  • • Yellow Cards: T. Latty-Fairweather (Burton), C. Kirk (Burton), M. Morrison (Cambridge)
  • • Substitutions: Ben Radcliffe for T. Latty-Fairweather, B. Kamwa for J. Smith, S. Winnall for C. Kirk (Burton); G. Thomas for J. Lankester, J. Ironside for J. Brophy, F. Okenabirhie for H. Knibbs, L. O'Neil for P. Digby (Cambridge)

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Amissah (G)
  • 36 T. Latty-Fairweather (D)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 5 S. Hughes (D)
  • 44 Z. Ashworth (D)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 4 A. Oshilaja (M)
  • 11 J. Smith (M)
  • 17 M. Helm (M)
  • 10 C. Kirk (M)
  • 8 D. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Radcliffe
  • 39 B. Kamwa
  • 9 S. Winnall
  • 21 M. Carayol
  • 14 J. Walker
  • 25 C. Gilligan
  • 34 C. MacGillivray

Cambridge United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov (G)
  • 28 L. Bennett (D)
  • 21 R. Bennett (D)
  • 23 M. Morrison (D)
  • 11 H. Dunk (D)
  • 24 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 4 P. Digby (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 14 J. Lankester (M)
  • 26 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 10 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 G. Thomas
  • 9 J. Ironside
  • 20 F. Okenabirhie
  • 8 L. O'Neil
  • 15 J. Okedina
  • 3 B. Haunstrup
  • 25 W. Mannion

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    13' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Latty-Fairweather

    Foul

  2. Burton Albion
    18' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Latty-Fairweather · On: Ben Radcliffe
  3. Burton Albion
    28' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Helm
  4. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lankester · On: G. Thomas
  5. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brophy · On: J. Ironside
  6. Burton Albion
    64' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Smith · On: B. Kamwa
  7. Cambridge United
    71' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Knibbs · On: F. Okenabirhie
  8. Burton Albion
    77' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kirk

    Time wasting

  9. Burton Albion
    85' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kirk · On: S. Winnall
  10. Cambridge United
    85' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Digby · On: L. O'Neil
  11. Cambridge United
    90'+2 Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Morrison

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Cambridge United
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 62% 62%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 353 429
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 219 267
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Helm's goal in the 28th minute provided Burton Albion with a crucial lead and momentum going into halftime.
  • ▸ The early yellow card to T. Latty-Fairweather did not hinder Burton’s performance, as they managed to maintain their defensive solidity throughout.