Burton Albion5|1
League OnePirelli Stadium • Burton upon TrentFriday, December 26, 2025 @ 15:00Full Time
League OneNorthampton
Match Livescore
Full Time: 5 - 1
J. Beesley
Goal (Penalty)
3'
G
J. Armer
Goal (Assist: J. Beesley)
23'
G
M. Dyche
Goal (Own Goal)
28'
G
⇄
38'
C. McCarthy (in)
J. Burroughs (out)
G
39'
T. Eaves
Goal (Assist: T. Taylor)
T. Shade
Goal (Assist: J. Larsson)
44'
G
⇄
46'
M. Dyche (in)
J. Willis (out)
⇄
46'
S. Hoskins (in)
E. List (out)
⇄
46'
J. Thorniley (in)
M. Forbes (out)
51'
Ethan Wheatley
Yellow Card
Dylan Williams
Yellow Card
56'
Terence Vancooten
Yellow Card
59'
D. Williams (in)
S. Krubally (out)
73'
⇄
75'
Jack Burroughs
Yellow Card
⇄
76'
E. Wheatley (in)
K. Edwards (out)
George Evans
Yellow Card
77'
T. Shade
Goal (Assist: S. Krubally)
84'
G
T. Vancooten (in)
N. Akoto (out)
90+1
⇄
J. Larsson (in)
J. Newall (out)
90+1
⇄
J. Beesley (in)
Z. Scutt (out)
90+2
⇄
T. Shade (in)
J. Williamson (out)
90+6
⇄
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 05/01/20
FA CupBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams2 - 4NorthamptonAway win - 25/04/15
League TwoBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams3 - 1Burton AlbionHome win - 26/12/13League TwoBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Burton AlbionHome win
- 29/09/12League TwoBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams3 - 3DrawDraw
- 20/03/12League TwoBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams0 - 1NorthamptonAway win
- 21/11/20League OneBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams1 - 3NorthamptonAway win
- 24/02/24League OneBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams0 - 2NorthamptonAway win
- 04/01/25League OneBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams0 - 1NorthamptonAway win
- 26/12/25League OneBurton AlbionvsNorthamptonCurrent fixture teams5 - 1Burton AlbionHome win
- 11/10/14League TwoNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams1 - 2Burton AlbionAway win
- 12/04/14League TwoNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams1 - 0NorthamptonHome win
- 19/01/13League TwoNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams1 - 0NorthamptonHome win
- 26/12/11League TwoNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams2 - 3Burton AlbionAway win
- 13/02/21League OneNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams0 - 2Burton AlbionAway win
- 11/11/23League OneNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams2 - 0NorthamptonHome win
- 31/08/24League OneNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 12/11/24
EFL TrophyNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams2 - 5Burton AlbionAway win - 14/03/26League OneNorthamptonvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
Burton Albion • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 03/03/26League OneExeter CityvsBurton Albion1 - 1DrawAway
- 28/02/26League OneWycombevsBurton Albion0 - 3LossAway
- 24/02/26League OneBurton AlbionvsStockport County3 - 0WinHome
- 21/02/26League OneLutonvsBurton Albion1 - 1DrawAway
- 17/02/26League OneBurton AlbionvsRotherham1 - 0WinHome
- 14/02/26FA CupBurton AlbionvsWest Ham0 - 1LossHome
Northampton • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 04/03/26EFL TrophyLutonvsNorthampton1 - 2LossAway
- 28/02/26League OneNorthamptonvsPeterborough1 - 1DrawHome
- 24/02/26League OneNorthamptonvsPort Vale0 - 1LossHome
- 21/02/26League OneNorthamptonvsLeyton Orient1 - 2LossHome
- 17/02/26League OneLincolnvsNorthampton0 - 4LossAway
- 14/02/26League OneExeter CityvsNorthampton0 - 0DrawAway
Lineups & Coaches
Burton Albion
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Gary David Bowyer• Head CoachStarting XI
- 241:1B. CollinsGoalkeeper
- 52:3T. VancootenDefender
- 122:2G. EvansDefender
- 162:1A. HartridgeDefender
- 153:4K. LofthouseMidfielder
- 193:3D. WilliamsMidfielder
- 43:2K. ChaukeMidfielder
- 33:1J. ArmerMidfielder
- 224:1J. LarssonForward
- 95:2J. BeesleyForward
- 105:1T. ShadeForward
Substitutes
- 27K. DudekGoalkeeper
- 14N. AkotoDefender
- 38J. NewallForward
- 39J. TaroniDefender
- 41S. KruballyForward
- 50J. WilliamsonForward
- 56Z. ScuttForward
Northampton
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan• Head CoachStarting XI
- 341:1R. FitzsimonsGoalkeeper
- 32:3C. McCarthyDefender
- 352:2M. DycheDefender
- 152:1J. ThornileyDefender
- 73:4S. HoskinsMidfielder
- 233:3T. TaylorMidfielder
- 83:2C. McGeehanMidfielder
- 123:1N. Guinness-WalkerMidfielder
- 114:1K. SwyerForward
- 195:2E. WheatleyForward
- 95:1T. EavesForward
Substitutes
- 1L. BurgeGoalkeeper
- 2J. BurroughsDefender
- 4D. CampbellMidfielder
- 6J. WillisDefender
- 10E. ListMidfielder
- 18M. ForbesDefender
- 22K. EdwardsForward
Injuries & Suspensions
Burton AlbionNo major absentees reported.
Northampton- L. ShawNorthamptonMissing FixtureKnee injury
Quick Match Facts
- When is Burton Albion vs Northampton?
The match is scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025 at 15:00 at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Burton Albion are set up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, while Northampton are expected to use 3-4-1-2. - Who is the match referee?
Sam Mulhall, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 22 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Burton Albion are currently higher in the table at position 17.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |  | 34 | 32 | 72 |
| 2 | Lincoln |  | 34 | 32 | 71 |
| 3 | Bolton |  | 35 | 16 | 61 |
| 4 | Bradford |  | 34 | 5 | 58 |
| 5 | Stockport County |  | 34 | 4 | 56 |
| 6 | Wycombe |  | 35 | 14 | 53 |
| 7 | Huddersfield |  | 35 | 9 | 52 |
| 8 | Reading |  | 34 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Stevenage |  | 33 | 2 | 51 |
| 10 | Luton |  | 34 | 2 | 47 |
| 11 | Peterborough |  | 35 | 1 | 46 |
| 12 | Plymouth |  | 34 | -1 | 46 |
| 13 | Barnsley |  | 32 | -1 | 44 |
| 14 | AFC Wimbledon |  | 33 | -7 | 43 |
| 15 | Exeter City |  | 34 | -1 | 42 |
| 16 | Mansfield Town |  | 33 | 2 | 41 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | | 35 | -11 | 40 |
| 18 | Doncaster |  | 33 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Wigan |  | 33 | -11 | 37 |
| 20 | Blackpool |  | 34 | -14 | 37 |
| 21 | Leyton Orient |  | 33 | -12 | 36 |
| 22 | Rotherham |  | 34 | -14 | 35 |
| 23 | Northampton | | 35 | -16 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale |  | 32 | -18 | 27 |