Match report

Burton Albion Defeats AFC Wimbledon 1-0 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–0
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Apr 11, 2026

Burton Albion secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in their League One clash, thanks to a goal from K. Lofthouse in the 55th minute. AFC Wimbledon made several substitutions in the latter stages of the match but couldn't break down the Burton defense. The win sees Burton Albion maintain their push for a higher position in the League One table.

Key Facts

  • • Burton Albion 1-0 AFC Wimbledon
  • • K. Lofthouse scored the only goal in the 55th minute
  • • Assist for Lofthouse's goal came from Jasper Moon
  • • AFC Wimbledon made multiple substitutions but failed to equalize
  • • C. Webster of Burton Albion received a yellow card

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)
  • 4 Kgagelo Chauke (M)
  • 8 Charlie Webster (M)
  • 3 Jack Armer (M)
  • 42 Andy Cannon (F)
  • 9 Jake Beesley (F)
  • 10 Tyrese Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Kain Adom
  • 5 Terence Vancooten
  • 22 Julian Larsson
  • 19 Dylan Williams
  • 7 John Joshua Mckiernan
  • 6 Toby Sibbick
  • 27 Kamil Dudek

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Nathan Bishop (G)
  • 33 Isaac Ogundere (D)
  • 5 Sam Hutchinson (D)
  • 3 Steve Seddon (D)
  • 2 Nathan Asiimwe (M)
  • 12 Alistair Smith (M)
  • 4 Jake Reeves (M)
  • 37 Zack Nelson (M)
  • 29 Aron Sasu (M)
  • 11 Marcus Browne (F)
  • 8 Callum Maycock (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Osman Foyo
  • 7 James Tilley
  • 32 Kai Jennings
  • 16 Antwoine Hackford
  • 20 Joe McDonnell
  • 36 Layton Stewart
  • 30 Junior Nkeng

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    55' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse · Assist: Jasper Moon
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    65' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: J. Tilley
  3. AFC Wimbledon
    65' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sasu · On: R. Nkeng
  4. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Browne · On: L. Stewart
  5. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Hutchinson · On: O. Foyo
  6. Burton Albion
    74' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cannon · On: Dylan Williams
  7. Burton Albion
    76' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    C. Webster

    Foul

  8. Burton Albion
    80' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Webster · On: J. J. McKiernan
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    83' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Nelson · On: A. Hackford

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 66% 64%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 355 281
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 234 180
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Lofthouse's goal in the 55th minute was a crucial moment, putting Burton Albion ahead and giving them momentum in the match
  • ▸ AFC Wimbledon's multiple substitutions in the latter stages of the match showed their determination to equalize but ultimately failed against Burton's robust defense