Match report

Burton Albion Defeat Northampton 5-1 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
5–1
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Dec 26, 2025

Burton Albion stunned Northampton with a commanding 5-1 triumph, showcasing exceptional teamwork and skill. The game was sealed early as goals from J. Beesley (penalty), Jack Armer, an own goal by M. Dyche, and two more from T. Shade ensured the victory for Burton in their League One fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Burton Albion vs Northampton: 5-1 (League One)
  • • Goals: J. Beesley (penalty, 3'), Jack Armer (23'), M. Dyche (own goal, 28'), T. Shade (44', 84')
  • • Northampton's only goal by T. Eaves (39')
  • • Substitutions: Multiple late changes for both teams in the closing stages

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 12 G. Evans (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 22 J. Larsson (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 3 C. McCarthy (D)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 15 J. Thorniley (D)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 8 C. McGeehan (M)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 11 K. Swyer (F)
  • 19 E. Wheatley (F)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 2 J. Burroughs
  • 4 D. Campbell
  • 6 J. Willis
  • 10 E. List
  • 18 M. Forbes
  • 22 K. Edwards

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    3' Burton Albion Goal · Penalty
    J. Beesley
  2. Burton Albion
    23' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Armer · Assist: J. Beesley
  3. Burton Albion
    28' Burton Albion Goal · Own Goal
    M. Dyche
  4. Northampton
    38' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Conor McCarthy · On: J. Burroughs
  5. Northampton
    39' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves · Assist: T. Taylor
  6. Burton Albion
    44' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: Julian Larsson
  7. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dyche · On: J. Willis
  8. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: Elliott List
  9. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Thorniley · On: M. Forbes
  10. Northampton
    51' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Ethan Wheatley

    Argument

  11. Burton Albion
    56' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Dylan Williams

    Foul

  12. Burton Albion
    59' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vancooten

    Foul

  13. Burton Albion
    73' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: S. Krubally
  14. Northampton
    75' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Burroughs

    Foul

  15. Northampton
    76' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ethan Wheatley · On: K. Edwards
  16. Burton Albion
    77' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    G. Evans

    Foul

  17. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: S. Krubally
  18. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: N. Akoto
  19. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: J. Newall
  20. Burton Albion
    90'+2 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Beesley · On: Z. Scutt
  21. Burton Albion
    90'+6 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Shade · On: J. Williamson

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Northampton
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 61% 59%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 280 278
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.72 0.98
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 172 165
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early lead established: Burton Albion capitalized on a penalty conversion by J. Beesley at 3' and continued their momentum with another goal from Jack Armer just before the half-hour mark.
  • ▸ Mid-game resurgence for Northampton: T. Eaves's equalizer at 39' seemed to ignite Northampton, but Burton responded swiftly with goals from T. Shade and an own goal by M. Dyche.