Match report

Burton Albion 1–1 Exeter City: A League One Draw

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–1
FT
Exeter City
Exeter City
Apr 25, 2026

In a hard-fought League One encounter, Burton Albion managed to secure a 1–1 draw against Exeter City. I. Niskanen gave Exeter the lead in the 14th minute, but Jasper Moon equalized for Burton Albion at 61 minutes, ensuring both teams left the field with a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • I. Niskanen scored for Exeter City in the 14th minute
  • • Jasper Moon equalized for Burton Albion in the 61st minute
  • • Burton Albion and Exeter City ended with a 1–1 draw
  • • L. Woodhouse received a yellow card for Exeter City in the 88th minute
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game, including K. Chauke for Burton Albion in the 49th minute and K. McDonald for Exeter City in the 71st minute

Lineups

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)
  • 8 C. Webster (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 42 A. Cannon (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 12 G. Evans
  • 5 T. Vancooten
  • 6 T. Sibbick
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 41 S. Krubally

Exeter City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Bycroft (G)
  • 2 J. McMillan (D)
  • 40 E. James (D)
  • 26 P. Sweeney (D)
  • 21 D. Andrew (D)
  • 45 C. Cummins (M)
  • 29 K. McDonald (M)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 12 R. Cole (M)
  • 28 T. Tuterov
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Phillips
  • 27 J. Magennis
  • 10 J. Aitchison
  • 7 C. Mendes
  • 6 E. Brierley
  • 20 L. Woodhouse
  • 3 R. Rydel

Timeline

  1. Exeter City
    14' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Niskanen
  2. Exeter City
    46' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison
  3. Burton Albion
    49' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Chauke · On: G. Evans
  4. Burton Albion
    61' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    Jasper Moon · Assist: Udoka Godwin-Malife
  5. Exeter City
    71' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McDonald · On: J. Magennis
  6. Exeter City
    75' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Tuterov · On: C. Mendes
  7. Exeter City
    79' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edward James · On: L. Woodhouse
  8. Exeter City
    79' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Andrew · On: R. Rydel
  9. Exeter City
    88' Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Woodhouse

    Foul

  10. Burton Albion
    90'+5 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Webster · On: T. Sibbick

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Exeter City
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 69% 70%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 317 355
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 218 247
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Exeter City took an early lead through I. Niskanen's goal in the 14th minute, putting pressure on Burton Albion to respond
  • ▸ The momentum shifted when Jasper Moon equalized for Burton Albion in the 61st minute, securing a crucial point for the home team