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
Key match information
Burton Albion played Huddersfield Town in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Burton Albion: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Huddersfield Town: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Burton Albion scores 0.96 and concedes 1.42 goals per match. Huddersfield Town scores 1.73 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Burton Albion 33%, Huddersfield Town 62%. Over 2.5: Burton Albion 50%, Huddersfield Town 62%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Huddersfield Town has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.36. Burton Albion: 11.8 shots per match, Huddersfield Town: 12.9.
Match halves
Burton Albion: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.46. Huddersfield Town: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Burton Albion: 16-30 (6 goals). Huddersfield Town: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Huddersfield Town is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Burton Albion · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
0.96 goals / match - Burton Albion · 1.73 goals / match - Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.42 goals / match - Burton Albion · 1.35 goals / match - Huddersfield Town
Burton Albion scores in 50% of matches (12 of 24 matches), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 matches).
Huddersfield Town scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Burton Albion
Over / Under - Huddersfield Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Burton Albion · 1.46 pts / match - Huddersfield Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Burton Albion
Huddersfield Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Burton Albion 0 - 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.