Burton Albion vs Stockport County: match statistics
Stockport County is in 4th place in the table and presents decidedly better form than Burton Albion (20th place). The visitors have a clear advantage in statistics: 47% won away matches against just 38% home victories for the hosts, and a better goal difference (+3 away vs -4 for the hosts). Burton has earned only 1 point per match in the last five games, while Stockport achieved 1.6 points, confirming the visitors' better disposition. Additionally, Burton does not score goals in 50% of home matches, which, given Stockport's solid defense (27% away clean sheets), gives the guests a real chance of victory. Stockport's higher shooting efficiency (12% vs 9%) and advantage in xG (1.31 vs 1.49 for the hosts, but with better defense) speak for a victory for the visitors.
Burton Albion vs Stockport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burton Albion played against Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Stockport County has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.44. Stockport County scores 1.44 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Burton Albion's games and 59% of Stockport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 53%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stockport County has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.37 per game. Burton Albion takes 11.8 shots per game, while Stockport County takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Stockport County leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burton Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Stockport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Stockport County is in 4th place in the table and presents decidedly better form than Burton Albion (20th place). The visitors have a clear advantage in statistics: 47% won away matches against just 38% home victories for the hosts, and a better goal difference (+3 away vs -4 for the hosts). Burton has earned only 1 point per match in the last five games, while Stockport achieved 1.6 points, confirming the visitors' better disposition. Additionally, Burton does not score goals in 50% of home matches, which, given Stockport's solid defense (27% away clean sheets), gives the guests a real chance of victory. Stockport's higher shooting efficiency (12% vs 9%) and advantage in xG (1.31 vs 1.49 for the hosts, but with better defense) speak for a victory for the visitors.
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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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.33 |
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.
Stockport County is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Burton Albion · 2 pts / game - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.44 goals / game - Stockport County
Stockport County is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.19 goals / game - Stockport County
Burton Albion scores in 63% of games (20 of 32 meczów), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 meczów).
Stockport County scores in 81% of games (26 of 32 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 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 - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.44 pts / game - Stockport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. 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.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Stockport County
* 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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.53 | 2.62 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Stockport County. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Burton Albion vs Stockport County?
The EFL League One match finished Burton Albion 3:0 Stockport County. 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 Stockport County?
Burton Albion score 1.09 goals per game on average and Stockport County 1.44. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Burton Albion's matches and 59% of Stockport County's.
What form are Burton Albion and Stockport County in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Stockport County 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burton Albion vs Stockport County?
The statistical background for Burton Albion vs Stockport County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.