Burton Albion FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Gary Hilton
- Referee Richard Woodward
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Pirelli Stadium as Burton Albion FC face off against Shrewsbury Town FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 6' What a strike from Curtis Main! The score is 0-1.
- 7' Magnificent from Curtis Main! That is 31 goals in 293 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' Michael Bostwick has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 17' Shrewsbury Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 22' Tom Hamer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 14 appearances.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harry Burgoyne made 331 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Edwards is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 56' Brilliant from the ! Harry Chapman makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 56.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sean Clare makes it 1-3.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' Ryan Sears gets the nod from Shrewsbury Town FC. He replaces Joshua Daniels and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Another change for Burton Albion FC made on 68 minute. Johnny Smith leaves to be changed by Ryan Broom.
- 73' The 38-year-old John Brayford has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' Time for substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC. Harry Chapman is replaced by Dave Edwards.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nathanael Ogbeta.
- 83' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Sean Clare is withdrawn and Joe Powell gets his opportunity.
- 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Sears, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Curtis Main on 90.
- Burton Albion FC will have plenty to reflect on. Shrewsbury Town FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 2
-
10
Lucas Akins ↓ Mike Fondop-Talom 83'
-
28
Sean Clare ↓ Joe Powell 83'
- 37
- 5
- 24
- 38
- 4
-
11
Johnny Smith ↓ Ryan Broom 68'
- 17
Bench
-
33
Mike Fondop-Talom ↑ 83'
-
8
Joe Powell ↑ 83'
- 12
- 16
- 21
-
18
Ryan Broom ↑ 68'
- 20
Coach
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 28
- 6
- 24
-
32
Harry Chapman ↓ Dave Edwards 74'
- 10
- 1
- 20
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↓ Ryan Sears 66'
- 5
- 14
Bench
-
4
Dave Edwards ↑ 74'
- 9
- 23
- 7
-
12
Ryan Sears ↑ 66'
- 41
- 30
Coach
Steve Cotterill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Saydee | 3 |
| Curtis Main | 2 |
| Bez Lubala | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Matthew Pennington | 1 |
| Danilo Orsi-Dadomo | 1 |
| Scott Fraser | 1 |
| Tom Bloxham | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2021-03-23
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-03-20
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-03-16
Blackpool FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2021-03-13
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-03-09
AFC Wimbledon
0–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-03-06
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2021-03-23
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-03-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Hull City AFC
D
2021-03-13
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Rochdale AFC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-03-06
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2021-03-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
AFC Wimbledon
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Shrewsbury Town FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
66%
Burton Albion FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.