Match report

Burton Albion and Cardiff Draw 2-2 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
2–2
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Jan 31, 2026

In a tightly contested League One encounter, Burton Albion managed to hold off Cardiff for a 2-2 draw. J. Beesley put the home side ahead early on but Alex Robertson's brace briefly gave Cardiff an advantage before K. Lofthouse equalized late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • J. Beesley scored for Burton Albion at minute 11.
  • • Alex Robertson (Cardiff) netted twice, scoring in minutes 46 and 63.
  • • K. Lofthouse equalized for Burton Albion at minute 78.
  • • R. Kpakio of Cardiff received a yellow card early on due to foul play.
  • • Dylan Williams and J. J. McKiernan from Burton Albion also picked up yellow cards.

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

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)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 23 S. Revan (M)
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan (F)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 3 J. Armer
  • 5 T. Vancooten
  • 10 T. Shade
  • 12 G. Evans
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 42 A. Cannon

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 12 C. Chambers (D)
  • 44 R. Kpakio (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 11 O. Tanner (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 47 C. Robinson (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 H. Tyrer
  • 3 J. Bagan
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 27 J. Colwill
  • 55 R. Tankiewicz
  • 45 C. Ashford
  • 39 I. Davies

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    11' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley
  2. Cardiff
    17' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kpakio

    Foul

  3. Burton Albion
    30' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. J. McKiernan

    Foul

  4. Burton Albion
    32' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Dylan Williams

    Foul

  5. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kpakio · On: Joel Bagan
  6. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Robertson · Assist: Perry Ng
  7. Burton Albion
    50' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: G. Evans
  8. Cardiff
    63' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Robertson
  9. Cardiff
    67' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: D. Turnbull
  10. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Revan · On: Jack Armer
  11. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. J. McKiernan · On: A. Cannon
  12. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: J. Colwill
  13. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Willock · On: C. Ashford
  14. Burton Albion
    78' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse
  15. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Chauke · On: Julian Larsson
  16. Cardiff
    87' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Robinson · On: I. Davies

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Cardiff
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 66% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 294 457
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 2.10 0.50
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 193 351
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Burton Albion took the lead when J. Beesley scored in the 11th minute, but Cardiff quickly responded with a substitution and equalizer by Alex Robertson just before halftime.
  • ▸ Cardiff briefly went ahead through another goal from Alex Robertson at the 63rd minute, only to be pegged back by K. Lofthouse's late equalizer.