Burton Albion FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 14 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Christopher Ward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Nov | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Nov | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Barnet FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 3 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pirelli Stadium!
- 5' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Charlton Athletic FC's shape.
- 9' Lucas Akins doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Chris Gunter catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 30.
- 34' Time for substitution for Charlton Athletic FC. Omar Bogle is replaced by Chuks Aneke.
- 39' The England Joe Powell breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 2-0!
- 42' The Northern Ireland Paul Smyth breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 2-1!
- 47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' 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 Ben Amos suffering a number of foals already.
- 53' GOAL! Sam Hughes scores on 53.
- 58' The whistle greets Marcus Maddison as he departs to be replaced by Conor Washington.
- 61' Alex Gilbey catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
- 64' It’s a booking for Burton Albion FC player. Lucas Akins gets a Yellow card.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Watson on 65 minutes.
- 67' The deadlock is broken! Chuks Aneke gets on the scoresheet on 67 minutes.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 75' Jonny Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Gilbey on 75 minute.
- 76' Magnificent from Charles Vernam! That is 4 goals in 22 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' Ian Maatsen was booked on 80.
- 81' Chuks Aneke has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 84' The whistle greets Charles Vernam as he departs to be replaced by Owen Gallacher.
- 89' Andrew Shinnie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The crowd applauds Joe Powell as he leaves the pitch. Ben Fox steps in for Burton Albion FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Burton Albion FC players.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Joe Powell ↓ Ben Fox 90'
- 7
- 2
- 10
- 3
- 5
-
18
Charles Vernam ↓ Owen Gallacher 84'
- 4
- 1
- 37
- 25
Bench
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 90'
- 21
- 24
- 11
- 6
- 38
-
22
Owen Gallacher ↑ 84'
Coach
Jake Buxton
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
11
Alex Gilbey ↓ Jonny Williams 75'
- 26
- 13
- 16
-
17
Omar Bogle ↓ Chuks Aneke 34'
-
28
Paul Smyth ↓ Albie Morgan 58'
- 15
- 21
- 12
- 22
Bench
-
10
Chuks Aneke ↑ 34'
- 4
-
7
Jonny Williams ↑ 75'
-
14
Conor Washington ↑ 58'
- 30
- 6
-
19
Albie Morgan ↑ 58'
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Akins | 3 |
| Jesuran Rak-Sakyi | 3 |
| Charlie Kirk | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Sam Hughes | 2 |
| Jason Pearce | 1 |
| Mike Fondop-Talom | 1 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-11-24
Burton Albion FC
4–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-11-21
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-11-14
Hull City AFC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-11-08
Barnet FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-11-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-10-31
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2020-11-24
Burton Albion FC
4–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2020-11-21
Gillingham FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2020-11-07
Charlton Athletic FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2020-11-03
Charlton Athletic FC
3–2
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-10-31
Portsmouth FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-10-27
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Charlton Athletic FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
58%
Burton Albion FC or Charlton Athletic FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

