Match report
Burton Albion Hold Barnsley to a 1-1 Draw in League One Clash
Burton Albion
1–1
FT
Barnsley
Apr 3, 2026
Burton Albion and Barnsley shared the spoils in a tightly contested League One fixture, ending in a 1-1 draw. Christopher Webster gave Burton the lead in the 60th minute with an assist from Kieran Lofthouse. However, Barnsley's David McGoldrick found the back of the net in the 90th minute, securing a point for his team. The game featured numerous substitutions and yellow cards, showcasing the intensity of the match.
Key Facts
- • Burton Albion scored first through Christopher Webster (60')
- • Barnsley equalized late through David McGoldrick (90')
- • Barnsley made multiple substitutions, including Eoghan O'Connell, Sean Banks, and Paul Kelly
- • Liam Farrell and Marc Roberts received yellow cards for Barnsley
- • Alex Hartridge was cautioned for Burton Albion
Lineups
Burton Albion
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 24 Bradley Collins (G)
- 2 Udoka Godwin-Malife (D)
- 18 Jasper Moon (D)
- 16 Alex Hartridge (D)
- 15 Kyran Lofthouse (M)
- 41 Sulyman Krubally (M)
- 19 Dylan Williams (M)
- 3 Jack Armer (M)
- 42 Andy Cannon (F)
- 9 Jake Beesley (F)
- 10 Tyrese Shade (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Charlie Webster
- 29 Kain Adom
- 7 John Joshua Mckiernan
- 5 Terence Vancooten
- 27 Kamil Dudek
- 6 Toby Sibbick
- 22 Julian Larsson
Barnsley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 51 Kieran Flavell (G)
- 27 Tennai Watson (D)
- 6 Maël de Gevigney (D)
- 15 Eoghan O'Connell (D)
- 5 Jack Shepherd (D)
- 48 Luca Connell (M)
- 45 Vimal Yoganathan (M)
- 22 Patrick Kelly (M)
- 10 David McGoldrick (M)
- 18 Scott Banks (M)
- 9 Tom Bradshaw (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Jonathan Bland
- 19 Reyes Cleary
- 8 Adam Phillips
- 39 Leo Farrell
- 4 Marc Roberts
- 37 Scott Flinders
- 20 Charlie Lennon
Timeline
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7' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1Off: Eoghan O'Connell · On: J. Bland
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11' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardL. Connell
Foul
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46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Krubally · On: C. Webster
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60' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalC. Webster · Assist: K. Lofthouse
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63' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Banks · On: R. Cleary
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64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Kelly · On: Adam Phillips
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74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4Off: M. de Gevigney · On: Marc Roberts
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74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 5Off: Tennai Watson · On: L. Farrell
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76' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardAlex Hartridge
Delay of game
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80' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Shade · On: K. Adom
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81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Cannon · On: J. J. McKiernan
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86' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardL. Farrell
Foul
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90'+5 Barnsley Card · Yellow CardMarc Roberts
Foul
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90' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalD. McGoldrick · Assist: Marc Roberts
Match Stats
| Stat | Burton Albion | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 61% | 62% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 275 | 263 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 169 | 164 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes such as Eoghan O'Connell and Sean Banks for Barnsley seemed to inject a new level of energy into their attack
- ▸ Christopher Webster's goal for Burton Albion in the 60th minute provided a much-needed boost, putting them ahead in the match
- ▸ David McGoldrick's late equalizer for Barnsley in the 90th minute turned the tide, securing a valuable point for his team