Burton Albion v Exeter City result
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Burton Albion 1–2 Exeter City — Exeter City won this League One match.
The result
Exeter City won 2–1 at Pirelli Stadium in League One on Saturday 21 December.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Burton Albion: B. Bodin (8’, assisted by E. Watt); Exeter City: Joshua Magennis (45+2’, assisted by Millenic Alli) and Millenic Alli (71’, assisted by Ryan Woods).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Burton Albion 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 10 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
S. Stockbridge showed eight yellow cards — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Burton Albion: Kgaogelo Chauke (21’), Jason Sraha (59’), C. Gilligan (69’) and Terence Vancooten (78’); Exeter City: Ryan Woods (13’), Kevin McDonald (43’), Millenic Alli (81’) and Jake Richards (85’).
What it changes
Burton Albion have scored 44 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Burton Albion have conceded 59 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.
Exeter City have scored 45 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Exeter City have conceded 58 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs.
Burton Albion are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Millenic Alli (Exeter City) 9.7, B. Bodin (Burton Albion) 6.0 and E. Watt (Burton Albion) 5.9 led the match.
Next up
Burton Albion next travel to Milton Keynes Dons on 14 November 2026.
Exeter City next host Cheltenham on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Burton Albion: Milton Keynes Dons v Burton Albion, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Cheltenham, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Burton Albion 1–2 Exeter City · League One
- Venue: Pirelli Stadium · Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire
- Referee: S. Stockbridge
- Head-to-head (last 4): Burton Albion 2 · draws 0 · Exeter City 2 · 1.25 goals/game
- Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L · Exeter City 1W 1D 3L
Burton Albion 1–2 Exeter City (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Burton Albion for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.38 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.8 for · 5.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.67 for · 5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 8.4 for · 15.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 6.83 for · 13.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.2 for · 5.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 1.67 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.6 for · 11.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.33 for · 11.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.8 for · 2.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: S. Stockbridge — 4.77 yellow cards a game, 0.15 red cards, 26.08 fouls over 13 matches.
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Burton Albion
Burton Albion Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Whitfield n 8 | 43 | 0 | 0.8 | — |
| E. Watt n 8 | 89.5 | 1 | 0.4 | — |
| R. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.6 | T. Crama |
| Tomas Kalinauskas n 8 | 86.9 | 1.7 | 1 | I. Niskanen |
| M. Crocombe n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Whitfield n 8 | 43 | 0.5 |
| E. Watt n 8 | 89.5 | 2.4 |
| R. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0.9 |
| Tomas Kalinauskas n 8 | 86.9 | 1.7 |
| M. Crocombe n 8 | 90 | 0.1 |
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Burton Albion Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Whitfield n 8 | 43 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| E. Watt n 8 | 89.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| R. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Tomas Kalinauskas n 8 | 86.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| M. Crocombe n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Whitfield n 8 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Watt n 8 | 89.5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| R. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomas Kalinauskas n 8 | 86.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| M. Crocombe n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Exeter City
Exeter City Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| J. McMillan n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 | — |
| T. Crama n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.6 | R. Sweeney |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 1.1 | — |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 87.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | Tomas Kalinauskas |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| J. McMillan n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| T. Crama n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 87.6 | 1.3 |
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Exeter City Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. McMillan n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| T. Crama n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 87.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. McMillan n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| T. Crama n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 87.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Burton Albion | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% | Possession | 67% |
| 10 | Shots | 14 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 4 | Corners | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 276 | Passes | 595 |
| 66% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
Burton Albion Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Crocombe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| U. Godwin-Malife | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| T. Vancooten | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7.2 |
| R. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Sraha | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| K. Chauke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| E. Watt | 89 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| C. Gilligan | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Bennett | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Tomas Kalinauskas | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Bodin | 72 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Dylan Williams sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Whitfield sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Orsi sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Webster sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Jack Cooper Love sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Exeter City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. McMillan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Francis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Alli | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | Y | 8.9 |
| I. Niskanen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Magennis | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Woods | 89 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
| Kevin McDonald | 67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7 |
| D. Mitchell | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Aitchison | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Crama | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Fitzwater sub | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Cole sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Richards sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| K. Doyle sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Watts sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
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 Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-03-16 Exeter City 1–0 Burton Albion
- 2023-09-02 Burton Albion 0–1 Exeter City
- 2023-02-11 Burton Albion 1–0 Exeter City
- 2022-09-17 Exeter City 0–2 Burton Albion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Exeter City?
- In their last 4 meetings, Burton Albion won 2, Exeter City won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.25 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L; Exeter City 1W 1D 3L.
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