Saturday , 14 November 2026

Burton Albion FC vs Tamworth FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2024-25
Burton Albion FC
3 – 4
Full Time
Tamworth FC
Sun 1 Dec 2024 · 14:00 UTC Pirelli Stadium 4,393 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mason Bennett 92' 1–0
1–1 94' Ronan Maher
Y 25' Jordan Cullinane-Liburd
Udoka Malife 41' Y
Y 52' Kai Williams
Jack Armer 56' Y
Elliot Watt 64' Y
Julian Larsson 90' Y
Y 110' Alex Fletcher
Ben Whitfield 116' Y
Y 118' Ben Crompton
Y 120' Beck-Ray Enoru

Overview

Match Preview

Burton Albion FC vs Tamworth FC — FA Cup at Pirelli Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
  • Assistant 1 Tom Cooke (England)
  • Assistant 2 Daniel Guest (England)
5 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 14.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
Burton Albion FC 1 games · Avg 7.0 goals Tamworth FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-01 Burton Albion FC 3–4 Tamworth FC

Recent Form

Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Tamworth FC H 3–4 L
26 Nov Charlton Athletic FC H 0–1 L
23 Nov Stockport County FC H 0–3 L
09 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
05 Nov Crawley Town FC H 0–0 D
02 Nov Scarborough Athletic FC H 1–0 W
Tamworth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Burton Albion FC A 4–3 W
01 Nov Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–0 W
03 Sep Boldmere St. Michaels FC H 6–0 W
19 Oct Notts County FC A 0–4 L
16 Oct Notts County FC H 0–0 D
04 Sep Alvechurch FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Burton Albion FC get us underway at Pirelli Stadium.
  • 5' Tamworth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Tonks made 11 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jordan Cullinane-Liburd.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andy Peaks might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' Udoka Malife has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 41.
  • 46' It looks surprising Burton Albion FC does not make any changes. Alex Fletcher has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Tamworth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' It’s gonna be a card for Kai Williams.
  • 54' Ben Whitfield gets the nod from Burton Albion FC. He replaces Jack Cooper Love and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Armer argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' It’s a booking for Burton Albion FC player. Elliot Watt gets a card.
  • 69' Max Crocombe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 17 appearances.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Burton Albion FC — Julian Larsson on, Billy Bodin off on 74 minutes.
  • 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burton Albion FC and Tamworth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 80' Mason Bennett is replacing Jack Armer for the Burton Albion FC side.
  • 84' Another change for Tamworth FC made on 84 minute. Tom Tonks leaves to be changed by Ben Milnes.
  • 89' Kgaogelo Chauke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Julian Larsson on 90 minutes earns him a card. Burton Albion FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Ciaran Gilligan. He replaces Tomas Kalinauskas on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Burton Albion FC.

Lineups

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tom Hounsell

Tamworth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Peaks

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.97 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98 Tamworth FC xG
I would bet for: Burton Albion FC or Tamworth FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC37% Draw24% Tamworth FC39%
Actual: Tamworth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Tamworth FC
63%
Burton Albion FC or Tamworth FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC31% Draw38% Tamworth FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.6%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.4%
1 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Tamworth FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 17% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 17% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Tamworth FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.