Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town: match statistics
Huddersfield Town sits 5th in the table and displays significantly better form than Burton Albion (21st position). The visitors hold a clear advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion is 12% compared to just 7% for the hosts, and their average away goals scored (1.38) exceeds Burton's home average (0.92). Burton has very poor home form with 67% of matches ending without scoring and only 33% wins, whereas Huddersfield fails to score less frequently on the road (15% FTS). xG values are comparable, but Huddersfield shows better efficiency in finishing chances. Recent overall form also favors the visitors (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), making a Huddersfield victory the most likely scenario.
Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burton Albion played against Huddersfield Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Huddersfield Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.42. Huddersfield Town scores 1.73 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Burton Albion's games and 62% of Huddersfield Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 62%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Huddersfield Town has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.36 per game. Burton Albion takes 11.8 shots per game, while Huddersfield Town takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Huddersfield Town leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burton Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Huddersfield Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Huddersfield Town sits 5th in the table and displays significantly better form than Burton Albion (21st position). The visitors hold a clear advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion is 12% compared to just 7% for the hosts, and their average away goals scored (1.38) exceeds Burton's home average (0.92). Burton has very poor home form with 67% of matches ending without scoring and only 33% wins, whereas Huddersfield fails to score less frequently on the road (15% FTS). xG values are comparable, but Huddersfield shows better efficiency in finishing chances. Recent overall form also favors the visitors (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), making a Huddersfield victory the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Burton Albion | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Huddersfield Town is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.6 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Huddersfield Town is 80% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.73 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.35 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Burton Albion scores in 50% of games (12 of 24 meczów), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).
Huddersfield Town scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Burton Albion
Over / Under - Huddersfield Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Huddersfield Town is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.46 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Burton Albion
Huddersfield Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Burton Albion | Liga | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.53 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Burton Albion's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Huddersfield Town. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town?
The EFL League One match finished Burton Albion 3:1 Huddersfield Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town?
Burton Albion score 0.96 goals per game on average and Huddersfield Town 1.73. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Burton Albion's matches and 62% of Huddersfield Town's.
What form are Burton Albion and Huddersfield Town in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Huddersfield Town 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.