Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Bradford 2-1 in League One Clash

Bradford
Bradford
1–2
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Nov 8, 2025

Burton Albion stunned Bradford at Valley Parade to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in League One action on Saturday. Goals from J. Beesley and C. Webster put Burton ahead, while Bobby Pointon's late penalty narrowed the gap for Bradford. Despite multiple substitutions and efforts to equalize, Bradford couldn't find an equalizer, handing Burton a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bradford 1 - 2 Burton Albion
  • • Goals: J. Beesley (41', Burton), C. Webster (45', Burton), Bobby Pointon (76' pen, Bradford)
  • • Yellow Cards: Matthew Pennington (32'), Bobby Pointon (45+3', both Bradford); Jack Armer (35'), Alex Hartridge (75'), J. Beesley (84'), K. Chauke (90+1', all Burton)

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 28 M. Pennington (D)
  • 4 J. Wright (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 7 J. Neufville (M)
  • 20 T. Leigh (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 2 B. Halliday
  • 5 N. Byrne
  • 9 A. Cook
  • 16 A. Pattison
  • 17 T. Wright
  • 21 J. Metcalfe

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 8 C. Webster (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 18 J. Moon
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    32' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Pennington

    Foul

  2. Burton Albion
    35' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Armer

    Foul

  3. Burton Albion
    41' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley
  4. Bradford
    45'+3 Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Bobby Pointon

    Simulation

  5. Burton Albion
    45' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Webster · Assist: K. Lofthouse
  6. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: A. Cook
  7. Bradford
    61' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibou Touray · On: T. Wright
  8. Bradford
    61' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Leigh · On: J. Metcalfe
  9. Bradford
    72' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Wright · On: A. Pattison
  10. Burton Albion
    75' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Hartridge

    Foul

  11. Bradford
    76' Bradford Goal · Penalty
    Bobby Pointon
  12. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beesley

    Foul

  13. Bradford
    88' Bradford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Kelly · On: N. Byrne
  14. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    K. Chauke

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Burton Albion
Fouls 9 20
Pass Accuracy 76% 61%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 466 265
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.87 2.31
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 354 161
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early yellow cards to Matthew Pennington of Bradford and Jack Armer of Burton set the tone for a physical encounter.
  • ▸ Burton Albion took control with two quick goals by J. Beesley (41') and C. Webster (45'), putting pressure on Bradford's defense.