Match report

Stevenage Defeats Burton Albion 1-0 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
0–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Mar 7, 2026

In a closely contested League One encounter, Stevenage edged out Burton Albion with a solitary goal from J. Reid in the 44th minute, securing a vital three points that could impact their league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Stevenage's J. Reid scores the only goal in the 44th minute
  • • Burton Albion had multiple substitutions in the 67th and 68th minute
  • • Stevenage's Carl Piergianni and Burton Albion's J. Beesley receive yellow cards
  • • Stevenage makes multiple substitutions in the 80th and 90th minute

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (M)
  • 42 A. Cannon (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 18 J. Moon
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan
  • 29 K. Adom
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 41 S. Krubally

Stevenage

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 17 J. Pattenden (M)
  • 23 L. Thompson (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 14 S. Earley (M)
  • 8 D. Phillips (F)
  • 25 M. Phillips (F)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 J. Houghton
  • 10 D. Kemp
  • 6 D. Sweeney
  • 30 B. Lubala
  • 11 J. Roberts
  • 16 L. Freestone

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    44' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid · Assist: D. Phillips
  2. Stevenage
    49' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    H. White
  3. Burton Albion
    67' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Chauke · On: S. Krubally
  4. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cannon · On: Julian Larsson
  5. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Hartridge · On: K. Adom
  6. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Piergianni

    Foul

  7. Burton Albion
    72' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beesley

    Argument

  8. Stevenage
    80' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Thompson · On: J. Houghton
  9. Stevenage
    80' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Phillips · On: B. Lubala
  10. Stevenage
    80' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Reid · On: Jordan Roberts
  11. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Evans · On: F. Tavares
  12. Stevenage
    90'+2 Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Phillips · On: Daniel Kemp
  13. Stevenage
    90'+2 Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Pattenden · On: D. Sweeney
  14. Stevenage
    90'+4 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Stevenage
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 62%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 10
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 412 303
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.21 1.07
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 269 187
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Reid in the 44th minute shifted momentum in Stevenage's favor
  • ▸ Burton Albion's subsequent substitutions could not turn the tide, as Stevenage maintained a disciplined defense to secure the victory