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Burton Albion Burton Albion vs Cambridge United Cambridge United

League One

League One · Sep 5, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Burton Albion 2–2 Cambridge United

Match preview

Burton Albion host Cambridge United at the Pirelli Stadium this Saturday in a League One clash that pits two strong early-season performers against each other. The Brewers have enjoyed a blistering start, winning three of their four league games, scoring an impressive 14 goals while only conceding twice. Their 75% win rate highlights their formidable form, making them a significant threat, especially at home.

Cambridge United, despite playing one game fewer, also arrive with confidence, having secured two wins from their three outings. They’ve been more conservative in their approach, netting six goals and conceding three, but their 67% win rate demonstrates their efficiency. This fixture promises an intriguing battle between Burton’s attacking prowess and Cambridge’s more measured, yet effective, style. The odds suggest a tight contest, with Burton marginally favoured at home, though a draw remains a distinct possibility. Keep an eye on Burton's front line to see if they can maintain their incredible scoring run against a resolute Cambridge defence.

Standings

Recent form

Burton Albion

Cambridge United

Head-to-head

  • : Burton Albion 2–1 Cambridge United
  • : Cambridge United 1–0 Burton Albion
  • : Cambridge United 0–0 Burton Albion
  • : Burton Albion 2–1 Cambridge United
  • : Burton Albion 1–0 Cambridge United

Lineups

Burton Albion (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

34. C. Addai, 6. T. Sibbick, 12. G. Evans, 26. F. Delap, 15. K. Lofthouse, 41. S. Krubally, 4. K. Chauke, 3. J. Armer, 14. W. Collar, 8. C. Webster, 18. C. Vickers

Cambridge United (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. J. Eastwood, 15. C. Heffernan, 6. K. Watts, 3. C. Perry, 2. L. Bennett, 4. D. Ball, 8. O. Moxon, 22. Z. Bradshaw, 44. R. Bangura-Williams, 11. S. Kaikai, 14. G. Ahadme

Match events

  • 16' Card Yellow Card — Dominic Ball (Cambridge United)
  • 19' Goal Normal Goal — F. Delap (Burton Albion)
  • 31' Card Yellow Card — Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion)
  • 43' Goal Normal Goal — Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) (assists: Owen Moxon)
  • 56' subst Substitution 1 — Owen Moxon (Cambridge United) (assists: Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu)
  • 57' subst Substitution 2 — Isaac Heath (Cambridge United) (assists: Sullay Kaikai)
  • 60' subst Substitution 1 — Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Burton Albion) (assists: Kain Adom)
  • 61' subst Substitution 2 — Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion) (assists: Will Collar)
  • 65' Goal Normal Goal — Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) (assists: Zak·Bradshaw)
  • 69' subst Substitution 3 — Ben Knight (Cambridge United) (assists: Raees Bangura-Williams)
  • 70' subst Substitution 4 — Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United) (assists: Louis Appere)
  • 74' subst Substitution 3 — Caylon Vickers (Burton Albion) (assists: Zac Scutt)
  • 74' subst Substitution 4 — F. Delap (Burton Albion) (assists: Joe Cameron Lewis)
  • 90' Goal Normal Goal — Curtis Tilt (Burton Albion) (assists: Kyran Lofthouse)
  • 90'+1 Card Red Card — Neil Harris (Cambridge United)
  • 90'+2 Card Yellow Card — Callum Perry (Cambridge United)

Match statistics

  • Shots on Goal: 3 — 3
  • Shots off Goal: 6 — 7
  • Total Shots: 13 — 10
  • Blocked Shots: 4 — 0
  • Shots insidebox: 7 — 8
  • Shots outsidebox: 6 — 2
  • Fouls: 12 — 18
  • Corner Kicks: 2 — 7
  • Offsides: 0 — 1
  • Ball Possession: 56% — 44%
  • Yellow Cards: 1 — 2
  • Red Cards: – — –
  • Goalkeeper Saves: 0 — 1
  • Total passes: 395 — 302
  • Passes accurate: 294 — 200
  • Passes %: 74% — 66%
  • expected_goals: 2.31 — 0.90
  • goals_prevented: 0.23 — 0.23