Burton Albion v Blackburn result
Team pages: Burton Albion · Blackburn
The model’s pre-match pick
Burton Albion 1–2 Blackburn — Blackburn won this League Cup match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Draw.
The result
Blackburn won 2–1 at Pirelli Stadium in the League Cup on Saturday 8 August. Burton Albion have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Blackburn came from behind: Burton Albion led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Burton Albion: Zac Scutt (14’); Blackburn: Andri Guðjohnsen (81’, assisted by Todd Cantwell) and Jayden Fevrier (88’, assisted by Ryan Alebiosu).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Jayden Fevrier’s goal on 88 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Burton Albion 0.00, Blackburn 0.00, from 16 shots to 27 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Humphries showed three yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 18 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Burton Albion: Finn Delap (28’) and Matthew Dennis (55’); Blackburn: Todd Cantwell (32’).
What it changes
Burton Albion are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Curtis Tilt (Burton Albion) 6.4, Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn) 6.1 and Zac Scutt (Burton Albion) 6.0 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Burton Albion or the draw, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 76.4% of the time in the last 90 days (1328 of 1739).
Next up
Burton Albion next host AFC Rushden & Diamonds on 7 November 2026.
Blackburn next host West Ham on 7 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Burton Albion: Burton Albion v AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Blackburn: Blackburn v West Ham, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Burton Albion 1–2 Blackburn · League Cup
- Venue: Pirelli Stadium · Burton upon Trent
- Referee: A. Humphries
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 4D 0L · Blackburn 1W 2D 2L
Burton Albion 1–2 Blackburn (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 22 August 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Burton Albion for / against | Line | Blackburn for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5our book | 0.75 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.13 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.75 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 7.75 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Humphries.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Burton Albion | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% | Possession | 64% |
| 16 | Shots | 27 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 13 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 20 |
| 6 | Corners | 9 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Saves | 5 |
| 280 | Passes | 493 |
| 75% | Pass accuracy | 85% |
Burton Albion Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Addai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Sibbick | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| F. Delap | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.2 |
| K. Lofthouse | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Evans | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Armer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Chauke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Dennis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
| Zac Scutt | 89 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Sulyman Krubally | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Tilt | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Jack Willow sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Matthews Lewis sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Miles Henry sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Blackburn Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Tóth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Alebiosu | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Tom Atcheson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. McLoughlin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| H. Pickering | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Morishita | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Cantwell | 90 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | Y | 8 |
| A. Forshaw | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Garrett | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| O. Afolayan | 62 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Y. Ohashi | 62 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Kristi Montgomery sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Guðjohnsen sub | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Fevrier sub | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Sidnei Tavares sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Burton Albion v Blackburn — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Burton Albion v Blackburn?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Burton Albion v Blackburn was Home or Draw.
- What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Blackburn?
- Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 4D 0L; Blackburn 1W 2D 2L.
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