Match report

Burton Albion and Wigan Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Apr 29, 2025

Burton Albion held off Wigan to secure a valuable 1-1 draw in the thrilling League One encounter at their home ground. The match saw R. Burrell giving Burton the lead with a well-placed goal in the second half, but Wigan responded with an equalizer from R. Darcy just before full-time.

Key Facts

  • • Burton Albion 1 - 1 Wigan (League One match)
  • • R. Burrell scored for Burton in the 57th minute
  • • Wigan's R. Darcy equalized in injury time at 90+6 minutes
  • • M. Bennett received a yellow card for Burton Albion in the 60th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, impacting match dynamics

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 26 F. Delap (D)
  • 6 R. Sweeney (D)
  • 17 J. Armer (D)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (M)
  • 33 K. Chauke (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 3 O. Dodgson (M)
  • 8 C. Webster (F)
  • 10 J. Böðvarsson (F)
  • 18 R. Burrell (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 M. Bennett
  • 20 J. Sraha
  • 44 A. Forde
  • 23 Fábio Tavares
  • 13 H. Isted
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 7 T. Kalinauskas

Wigan

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 17 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 16 B. Adeeko (M)
  • 18 J. Smith (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 2 J. Mellish (M)
  • 11 O. Dale (M)
  • 37 M. Asamoah (F)
  • 28 D. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 H. McHugh
  • 19 L. Robinson
  • 10 R. Darcy
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 14 C. Sze
  • 12 T. Watson
  • 15 J. Kerr

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Böðvarsson · On: M. Bennett
  2. Burton Albion
    57' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Burrell
  3. Burton Albion
    60' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bennett

    Foul

  4. Wigan
    65' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Weir · On: H. McHugh
  5. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Smith · On: L. Robinson
  6. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mellish · On: R. Darcy
  7. Burton Albion
    69' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Sweeney · On: J. Sraha
  8. Burton Albion
    85' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Webster · On: A. Forde
  9. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Aimson · On: C. McManaman
  10. Wigan
    89' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Dale · On: C. Sze
  11. Burton Albion
    90'+6 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Burrell · On: F. Tavares
  12. Wigan
    90'+6 Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Darcy

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Wigan
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 64% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 313 428
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 201 335
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Burrell's goal in the 57th minute gave Burton a crucial lead, boosting their morale and momentum.
  • ▸ Wigan equalized through R. Darcy in injury time at 90+6 minutes, ensuring they left with a point from this tough encounter.