Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town: match statistics
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 October 3, 2026. Venue: Pirelli Stadium. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Huddersfield Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.50. Huddersfield Town scores 1.57 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Burton Albion's games and 71% of Huddersfield Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 57%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Huddersfield Town has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.09 per game. Burton Albion takes 9.6 shots per game, while Huddersfield Town takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Huddersfield Town leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 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+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
A draw appears the most likely outcome, as Burton Albion have drawn 3 of their 4 home matches, while Huddersfield Town have drawn 2 of their 4 away fixtures. The hosts average 2.25 goals scored at home but concede 1.5 and have yet to keep a clean sheet there. The visitors score just 1 goal per away game, despite creating chances worth an average xG of 1.66, compared with Burton’s 1.18 at home. Huddersfield also have a slightly better record across their last five matches, with 2 wins to Burton’s 1, and have conceded 5 goals in that span compared with the hosts’ 8. Burton’s greater attacking efficiency at home offsets the visitors’ advantage in chance quality, pointing towards a share of the points.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has landed in 67% of Burton Albion’s matches and 75% of Huddersfield Town’s, including 60% and 80% respectively of their last five games. Burton average 2.33 goals at home and have failed to score in none of those matches, so they look likely to find the net. Huddersfield average just 1.0 goals away from home, but create chances worth 1.66 xG, while Burton have conceded an average of 1.6 goals across their last five matches. Some caution is warranted: Burton keep a clean sheet in 33% of home games, and Huddersfield fail to score in 25% of away matches. Even so, the stronger scoring data for both sides points to BTTS - Yes as the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, Burton averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Huddersfield scored 1.6 and conceded 1.0, pointing to the potential for at least two goals. Both teams went Over 2.5 goals in 60% of their last five matches, although this line carries notably higher risk. The xG figures also support attacking intent: Burton record 1.90 at home, while Huddersfield average 1.66 away. Over 1.5 goals has the strongest backing, having landed in 100% of Burton's included home matches and 75% of Huddersfield's away matches, so I rate its probability at 80%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome: Burton were level at the break in 67% of their home matches, while Huddersfield were level at half-time in 75% of their away games. Burton’s home record supports a later home win: they average 2.33 points and score 2.33 goals per match at home, compared with Huddersfield’s 1.25 points and 1.00 goal per away match. Burton average 1.33 goals in the second half at home, while the visitors concede 0.75 goals in the second halves of away games. Caution is warranted, however: across their last five matches, Huddersfield have averaged 1.2 second-half goals, while Burton have averaged just 0.4. Despite this contrast in recent form, the combination of frequent half-time draws and Burton’s stronger home performances points to an X/1 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 0.26 |
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.
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 74% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Burton Albion · 0.86 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Burton Albion scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Huddersfield Town scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
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.
Burton Albion is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.57 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 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 29% of games and wins 43%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 | ▲ 3.13 | 2.89 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 64% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 82% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Burton Albion's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Huddersfield Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town?
The EFL League One match finished Burton Albion 1:3 Huddersfield Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Huddersfield Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Burton Albion won 1, Huddersfield Town won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town?
Burton Albion score 1.63 goals per game on average and Huddersfield Town 1.57. The EFL League One average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Burton Albion's matches and 71% of Huddersfield Town's.
What form are Burton Albion and Huddersfield Town in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 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.