Saturday’s League One clash at the Weston Homes Stadium sees Peterborough United host a high-flying Burton Albion side, with the Brewers tipped as strong favourites. Posh enter the fixture with a mixed start to their campaign, recording one win and one loss in their opening two games, scoring and conceding a single goal. Their recent form mirrors this inconsistency, leaving them with a 50% win rate.
In stark contrast, Burton Albion arrive in formidable shape, boasting an impressive three wins from their four league outings. Their attacking prowess has been particularly evident, netting a remarkable 14 goals while conceding only two. This dominant start gives them a 75% win rate and underlines the challenge facing Peterborough. Recent head-to-head encounters have been tightly contested, with each side securing two wins and one draw in their last five meetings, suggesting that despite current form, Posh are capable of competing. What to watch for will be whether Peterborough’s defence can withstand Burton’s potent attack, and if they can exploit any rare opportunities to upset the odds.
1. A. Bass, 2. C. Johnston, 18. Lucca Mendonça, 12. Joshua Feeney, 14. Harley Mills, 4. L. Kelly, 45. Harry Ashfield, 19. Bolu Shofowoke, 10. Ethan Williams, 11. O. Edwards, 9. H. Leonard
34. Corey Addai, 26. Finn Delap, 12. George Evans, 16. Curtis Tilt, 17. Raphael Rodrigues, 14. Will Collar, 4. Kgagelo Chauke, 3. Jack Armer, 18. Caylan Vickers, 8. Charlie Webster, 19. Matthew Dennis
Match events
2' Goal Normal Goal — Owura Edwards (Peterborough) (assists: Harry Leonard)
30' Goal Normal Goal — Charlie Webster (Burton Albion) (assists: Kgagelo Chauke)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Matthew Dennis (Burton Albion) (assists: Gbemi Arubi)
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