Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Northampton 2-0 in League One Match

Northampton
Northampton
0–2
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Mar 14, 2026

In a well-fought League One game, Burton Albion held off a determined Northampton to secure a 2-0 victory. Goals from J. Beesley and K. Lofthouse proved decisive, as Burton Albion tightened their grip on the top half of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Goal scorers: J. Beesley (32'), K. Lofthouse (89')
  • • Yellow Cards: T. Taylor (13'), C. McGeehan (20') (Northampton)
  • • Substitutions: T. Eaves off, Jack Vale on (64'), K. Swyer off, S. Hoskins on (64'), T. Taylor off, Tyrese Fornah on (65') (Northampton)
  • • Northampton struggled with discipline early on, receiving two yellow cards within 10 minutes.

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Burge (G)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 24 E. Moore (D)
  • 18 M. Forbes (D)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (M)
  • 8 C. McGeehan (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 15 J. Evans (F)
  • 27 J. Vale (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons
  • 9 T. Eaves
  • 11 K. Swyer
  • 17 M. Jacobs
  • 3 C. McCarthy
  • 14 T. Fornah
  • 21 J. Perkins

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 18 J. Moon (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
  • 5 T. Vancooten
  • 19 D. Williams
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan
  • 29 K. Adom
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    13' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  2. Northampton
    20' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Cameron McGeehan

    Foul

  3. Burton Albion
    32' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley
  4. Northampton
    64' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Vale · On: T. Eaves
  5. Northampton
    64' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: K. Swyer
  6. Northampton
    65' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Taylor · On: Tyrese Fornah
  7. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cannon · On: Dylan Williams
  8. Burton Albion
    70' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Bradley Collins

    Time wasting

  9. Northampton
    83' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Campbell · On: M. Jacobs
  10. Northampton
    83' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Forbes · On: J. Perkins
  11. Burton Albion
    86' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    K. Chauke

    Time wasting

  12. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Chauke · On: J. J. McKiernan
  13. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Shade · On: K. Adom
  14. Burton Albion
    89' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Burton Albion
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 75% 67%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 423 305
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.29 2.77
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 317 203
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Beesley's goal in the 32nd minute gave Burton Albion a crucial early lead, which they never relinquished.
  • ▸ K. Lofthouse's late goal in the 89th minute sealed the victory, putting to rest any hopes of a Northampton comeback.