Match report

Stevenage Draws 2-2 With Burton Albion In League One

Stevenage
Stevenage
2–2
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Dec 20, 2025

Stevenage held off Burton Albion to secure a 2-2 draw in their crucial League One showdown. Goals from J. Reid and an own goal by Jack Armer for Stevenage countered two goals from T. Shade and J. Beesley of Burton Albion, creating a balanced game that saw both teams fighting until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • T. Shade scored first for Burton Albion in the 22nd minute.
  • • J. Reid equalized for Stevenage at the 46th minute.
  • • Jack Armer conceded an own goal for Stevenage, putting Burton Albion ahead again at the 60th minute.
  • • J. Beesley scored the second goal for Burton Albion in the 67th minute.

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 14 S. Earley (D)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 33 R. Doherty
  • 20 C. Campbell (M)
  • 23 L. Thompson (M)
  • 44 P. Patterson (M)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 15 C. Goode
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 18 H. White
  • 22 J. Young
  • 24 J. Malcolm
  • 30 B. Lubala

Burton Albion

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 17 J. Hazlehurst
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    22' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: J. Beesley
  2. Stevenage
    46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Doherty · On: H. White
  3. Stevenage
    46' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid
  4. Stevenage
    60' Stevenage Goal · Own Goal
    Jack Armer
  5. Burton Albion
    67' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley · Assist: T. Vancooten
  6. Burton Albion
    68' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Dylan Williams

    Foul

  7. Burton Albion
    71' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: J. Newall
  8. Stevenage
    73' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Campbell · On: B. Lubala
  9. Stevenage
    76' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    S. Earley

    Foul

  10. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Thompson · On: J. Pattenden
  11. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Patterson · On: J. Young
  12. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Reid · On: J. Malcolm

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Burton Albion
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 52%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 387 259
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.64 1.63
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 254 134
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stevenage leveled the match with a quick response goal from J. Reid shortly after half-time, shifting momentum back to their favor.
  • ▸ The own goal by Jack Armer at the 60th minute saw Burton Albion regain control of the game before securing another lead through J. Beesley.