Match report

Burton Albion Defeats Rotherham 1-0 In League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Feb 17, 2026

Burton Albion held off a determined Rotherham side to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in League One action. The decisive blow came early when T. Shade netted following an assist from K. Lofthouse, putting the home team ahead and ultimately sealing the win despite several substitutions and yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • T. Shade scored the only goal in the 23rd minute
  • • K. Lofthouse provided the assist for Burton Albion's goal
  • • Burton Albion secured their win with a single goal
  • • Rotherham had two yellow cards, to D. Yearwood and Zak Jules
  • • Substitutions were frequent on both sides, including Julian Larsson coming in for A. Cannon at Burton

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 Bradley Collins (G)
  • 2 Udoka Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 5 Terence Vancooten (D)
  • 16 Alex Hartridge (D)
  • 15 Kyran Lofthouse (M)
  • 12 George Evans (M)
  • 4 Kgagelo Chauke (M)
  • 6 Toby Sibbick (M)
  • 22 Julian Larsson (F)
  • 9 Jake Beesley (F)
  • 10 Tyrese Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 Andy Cannon
  • 18 Jasper Moon
  • 27 Kamil Dudek
  • 29 Kain Adom
  • 41 Sulyman Krubally
  • 28 Millar Matthews-Lewis
  • 11 Fábio Tavares

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Cameron Dawson (G)
  • 15 Jamal Baptiste (D)
  • 26 Hamish Douglas (D)
  • 3 Zak Jules (D)
  • 28 Brandon Cover (M)
  • 8 Kian Spence (M)
  • 16 Dru Yearwood (M)
  • 6 Reece James (M)
  • 17 Shaun McWilliams (F)
  • 10 Sam Nombe (F)
  • 24 Harry Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Joe Rafferty
  • 14 Marvin Kaleta
  • 20 Duncan Watmore
  • 49 Lino Sousa
  • 13 Ted Cann
  • 19 Josh Benson
  • 29 Gabriele Biancheri

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    16' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Douglas · On: J. Rafferty
  2. Burton Albion
    23' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: K. Lofthouse
  3. Rotherham
    36' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Yearwood

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    45'+1 Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Zak Jules

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Yearwood · On: M. Kaleta
  6. Burton Albion
    54' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vancooten

    Foul

  7. Burton Albion
    69' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: A. Cannon
  8. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cover · On: D. Watmore
  9. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: Jasper Moon
  10. Rotherham
    85' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kaleta · On: Lino Sousa

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Rotherham
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 55% 57%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 328 347
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 180 199
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Shade's goal early in the game shifted momentum decisively to Burton Albion and set the tone for their victory
  • ▸ Rotherham struggled after receiving two yellow cards, which limited their attacking options and defensive stability