Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Huddersfield 3-1 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
3–1
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Jan 17, 2026

Burton Albion triumphed in their League One encounter against Huddersfield, securing a 3-1 victory that showcased their resilience and tactical astuteness. The match saw early fireworks with goals from T. Vancooten for Burton and A. May for Huddersfield setting the tone. Despite conceding, Burton managed to regain control through J. Beesley’s effort and a late goal by J. J. McKiernan, leaving Huddersfield to rue missed opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • T. Vancooten opened the scoring for Burton Albion in the 4th minute with an assist from Dylan Williams.
  • • Huddersfield's A. May equalized in the 28th minute, assisted by L. Gooch.
  • • J. Beesley scored Burton’s second goal in the 57th minute, with a key assist from G. Evans.
  • • Burton Albion secured victory with a third goal in the 78th minute by J. J. McKiernan, assisted by Julian Larsson.

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 23 S. Revan
  • 41 S. Krubally

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 12 R. Balker (D)
  • 5 J. Low (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 7 L. Gooch (M)
  • 4 R. Ledson (M)
  • 8 C. Humphreys (M)
  • 27 W. Alves (M)
  • 19 B. Mumba (M)
  • 26 A. May (F)
  • 25 B. Radulovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Alnwick
  • 2 L. Sorensen
  • 10 M. Harness
  • 14 M. Miller
  • 15 D. Charles
  • 20 J. Feeney
  • 36 C. Ashia

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    4' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Vancooten · Assist: Dylan Williams
  2. Huddersfield
    28' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    A. May · Assist: L. Gooch
  3. Burton Albion
    42' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vancooten

    Foul

  4. Huddersfield
    44' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Gooch

    Argument

  5. Burton Albion
    57' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley · Assist: G. Evans
  6. Burton Albion
    58' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Adom · On: J. J. McKiernan
  7. Burton Albion
    58' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Evans · On: Julian Larsson
  8. Huddersfield
    59' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    C. Humphreys

    Foul

  9. Huddersfield
    65' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Low · On: L. Sorensen
  10. Huddersfield
    65' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mumba · On: M. Miller
  11. Huddersfield
    66' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ryan Ledson · On: M. Harness
  12. Burton Albion
    67' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Udoka Godwin-Malife · On: S. Revan
  13. Burton Albion
    78' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. J. McKiernan · Assist: Julian Larsson
  14. Huddersfield
    80' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Alves · On: D. Charles
  15. Huddersfield
    84' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    R. Balker

    Foul

  16. Burton Albion
    90'+6 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: S. Krubally
  17. Huddersfield
    90' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    Murray Wallace

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Huddersfield
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 81%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 248 514
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 0.81 1.49
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 160 415
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Vancooten's early goal set Burton Albion on course for victory and instilled confidence in their play.
  • ▸ J. Beesley’s goal after the half-hour mark shifted momentum decisively in favor of Burton, allowing them to assert control over the game.