BURTON-UPON-TRENT. Burton Albion conquers Cambridge United 1-0 after M. Helm scored just 1 goal (28′). Cambridge United lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Pirelli Stadium stadium in Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday and it started at 7:45 pm local time. The referee was Andy Haines who was helped by Grant Taylor and Black Antrobus. The 4th official was Rob Lewis. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 10 degrees Celsius or 49.91 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 75%.
Match Statistics
- 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
- 9 Total 10
- 2 On Target 2
- 7 Off Target 8
- 3 Shots blocked 4
- 108 Attack 121
- 48 Dangerous attack 44
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 8
Fouls
- 10 Total 5
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Cambridge United had a superior ball possession 56% while Burton Albion was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Burton Albion was putting more pressure with 48 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Burton Albion won the match.
Burton Albion shot 9 times, 2 on target, 7 off target. Talking about the opposition, Cambridge United shot 10 times, 2 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Burton Albion received 2 yellow cards (T. Latty-Fairweather and Charlie Kirk). Regarding the opposition, Cambridge United received 1 yellow card (Michael Morrison).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Burton Albion will have 55 points to hold in the 14th place. On the opposite side, Cambridge United will stay with 43 points to remain in the 22nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the League One, Burton Albion will host Milton Keynes Dons on the 7th of May with a 3-2 head to head statistic in favor of Milton Keynes Dons (2 draws).
Cambridge United will host Forest Green Rovers on the 7th of May with a 11-5 head to head in favor of Forest Green Rovers (10 draws).
Burton Albion – Formation
Burton Albion
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Burton Albion adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Dino Maamria decided to play with the following team: Jordan Yamoah Amissah, John Brayford, Abdulyussuf Adedeji Adeniyi Oshilaja, Sam Hughes, Jonny Smith, Zachary Ashworth, Thierry Latty-Fairweather, Mark Helm, Joe Powell, Dale Taylor and Charlie Kirk .
The home team had on the bench: Mustapha Carayol, Ben Radcliffe, Josh Walker, Bobby Kamwa, Ciaran Gilligan, Sam Winnall and Craig MacGillivray.
Substitutions
Burton Albion made 3 changes: T. Latty-Fairweather for Ben Radcliffe (18′), Jonny Smith for Bobby Kamwa (64′) and Charlie Kirk for Sam Winnall (85′).
Best player: Charlie Kirk
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Burton Albion was Charlie Kirk even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 29 passes (72% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 4 duels out of 8. He performed 2 crosses.
Cambridge United – Formation
Cambridge United
Also Cambridge United adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Mark Bonner played with: Dimitar Mitov, Michael Morrison, Ryan Bennett, L. Bennett, Harrison Dunk, Paul Digby, Conor McGrandles, Jack Lankester, Harvey Knibbs, Sam Smith and James Brophy .
These were the players on the bench: Jubril Okedina, George Thomas, Brandon Haunstrup, Fejiri Okenabirhie, Joe Ironside, Liam O’Neil and William Mannion.
Substitutions
Cambridge United made 4 changes: Jack Lankester for George Thomas (46′), James Brophy for Joe Ironside (46′), Harvey Knibbs for Fejiri Okenabirhie (71′) and Paul Digby for Liam O’Neil (86′).
Best player: James Brophy
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Cambridge United was James Brophy.
His rating is with 18 passes (55% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 2 duels out of 4.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League One.
