Burton Albion FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Burton Albion FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Robert Madley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Burton Albion FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The 32-year-old Ryan Edwards has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Accrington Stanley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Accrington Stanley FC backline.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stephen Quinn.
- 61' Stephen Quinn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 62' The Burton Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Steven Lawless departs to be replaced by Indiana Vassilev.
- 64' A tactical swap from Accrington Stanley FC — Colby Bishop on, Ryan Cassidy off on 64 minutes.
- 69' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryan Cassidy suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' What composure from Joe Powell! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 76' Cameron Burgess catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 77' Accrington Stanley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Allan is hanging Stephen Sama on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dion Charles, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 83' A goal from the England international Joe Pritchard! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-1!
- 85' A moment of madness from Thomas Allan on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Accrington Stanley FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Sensational shot from John Brayford. Burton Albion FC is back in the lead.
- 90' The referee shows Burton Albion FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Accrington Stanley FC will have plenty to reflect on. Burton Albion FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 8
- 7
- 2
- 10
- 12
- 3
- 24
- 4
- 11
- 6
Bench
- 26
- 19
- 17
- 28
-
16
Indiana Vassilev ↑ 62'
- 22
- 25
Coach
Jake Buxton
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 4
- 40
- 28
- 3
- 5
-
24
Stephen Sama ↓ Thomas Allan 77'
- 32
- 6
- 14
-
9
Ryan Cassidy ↓ Colby Bishop 64'
Bench
- 12
- 16
- 18
-
19
Colby Bishop ↑ 64'
-
7
Thomas Allan ↑ 77'
- 20
- 30
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 4 |
| Sean McConville | 3 |
| Jonny Smith | 2 |
| Daniel Jebbison | 2 |
| Lucas Akins | 2 |
| John Brayford | 2 |
| Billy Kee | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-09-19
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-09-12
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-03-10
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2020-03-07
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-02-29
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2020-02-22
Southend United FC
2–3
Burton Albion FC
W
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2020-09-19
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-09-12
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-03-07
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2020-02-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-02-25
Oxford United FC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-02-22
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
50%
Burton Albion FC or Accrington Stanley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.