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
Key match information
Burton Albion played Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Burton Albion: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Stockport County: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Burton Albion scores 1.09 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Stockport County scores 1.44 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Burton Albion 47%, Stockport County 59%. Over 2.5: Burton Albion 56%, Stockport County 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Stockport County has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.37. Burton Albion: 11.8 shots per match, Stockport County: 12.6.
Match halves
Burton Albion: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.56. Stockport County: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Burton Albion: 16-30 (8 goals). Stockport County: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Stockport County is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Burton Albion · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.09 goals / match - Burton Albion · 1.44 goals / match - Stockport County
Stockport County is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Burton Albion · 1.19 goals / match - Stockport County
Burton Albion scores in 63% of matches (20 of 32 matches), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 matches).
Stockport County scores in 81% of matches (26 of 32 matches), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 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 - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Burton Albion · 1.44 pts / match - Stockport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. 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.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Burton Albion
Stockport County
* 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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Burton Albion 0 - 0 - 1 Stockport County. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.