Bolton host Burton Albion in the England League One on 27 January 2026, Tuesday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 19:45 UK Time.
Bolton return home looking to build on a run that has been steady rather than explosive. Results have been shaped by control and patience, with matches often staying tight before opening up later on.
Burton Albion arrive under more pressure, having struggled to contain opponents consistently. Recent scorelines suggest vulnerability once games stretch, particularly away from home, which sets up an interesting contrast in styles.
Bolton’s recent matches show a side comfortable operating within narrow margins. A 2-1 home win over Leyton Orient and a 1-0 away victory at Wigan highlight their ability to edge close games, while goalless draws against Stevenage and Northampton underline their control-first approach. The 3-1 defeat at Peterborough remains the outlier rather than the norm.
At home, Bolton tend to manage tempo carefully, rarely forcing the issue early. Their defensive structure has limited opponents to few clear chances, but attacking phases often arrive in spells rather than sustained pressure. This balance has led to matches that grow in intensity as spaces open later on.
Burton Albion’s recent form has been inconsistent, with defensive lapses playing a recurring role. Defeats to Lincoln 2-1, Plymouth 3-0, Reading 2-0 and Wigan 2-0 show a side that struggles once pushed back for extended periods. The 3-1 home win over Huddersfield offered some encouragement, but it stands against a wider trend.
Away from home, Burton Albion often start competitively but lose cohesion as matches progress. Their willingness to engage higher up the pitch can leave gaps in transition, particularly late on. This pattern has seen games drift away from them rather than collapse early.
The best bet for this match leans towards the second half being the highest scoring half at 2.05 odds. Three of Bolton’s last four League One games have produced more goals after the break, reflecting their tendency to grow into matches as control turns into attacking pressure. Burton Albion’s defensive record away from home also points towards greater vulnerability later on.
Bolton to win to nil at 2.38 odds also stands out given the contrast in defensive stability. Bolton have shown they can manage games without conceding when in control, while Burton Albion have failed to score in several recent away defeats. That combination supports a structured home performance rather than an open contest.
For a correct score prediction, Bolton 2-0 at 7.00 odds fits the overall profile. Bolton’s recent home wins and Burton Albion’s difficulty sustaining resistance across 90 minutes suggest a game that opens after half-time but remains controlled by the hosts.
| Bolton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 48 | 45 |
| Wins | 21 | 13 |
| Draws | 18 | 14 |
| Loss | 9 | 18 |
| Goals For | 72 | 48 |
| Goals Against | 52 | 58 |
| Bolton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 24 | 22 |
| Wins | 14 | 4 |
| Draws | 8 | 9 |
| Loss | 2 | 9 |
| Goals For | 47 | 21 |
| Goals Against | 24 | 30 |
|
14.05.26
|
Bradford City Bolton |
0-1 |
|
09.05.26
|
Bolton Bradford City |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Bolton Luton |
2-3 |
|
25.04.26
|
Bradford City Bolton |
1-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
3-3 |
|
14.04.26
|
Bolton Stevenage |
5-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Cardiff Bolton |
2-0 |
|
06.04.26
|
Bolton Stockport |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Plymouth Bolton |
1-2 |
|
21.03.26
|
Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
17.03.26
|
Bolton Doncaster |
0-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Rotherham Bolton |
2-2 |
|
07.03.26
|
Bolton Wycombe |
3-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Exeter City Bolton |
1-5 |
|
21.02.26
|
Bolton Blackpool |
2-2 |
|
17.02.26
|
Reading Bolton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Lincoln Bolton |
1-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
31.01.26
|
AFC Wimbledon Bolton |
0-1 |
|
27.01.26
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
20.01.26
|
Stevenage Bolton |
0-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
13.01.26
|
Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Peterborough Bolton |
3-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
01.01.26
|
Doncaster Bolton |
1-1 |
|
29.12.25
|
Bolton Mansfield |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Wycombe Bolton |
2-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Bolton Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Mansfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
|
Swindon Bolton |
4-0 |
|
02.12.25
|
Bolton Bradford City |
3-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Luton Bolton |
1-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Bolton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
11.11.25
|
Oldham Bolton |
2-6 |
|
08.11.25
|
Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
01.11.25
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Bolton Cardiff |
1-0 |
|
16.10.25
|
Huddersfield Bolton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
|
Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Bolton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
27.09.25
|
Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Bolton Manchester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Bolton Wigan |
4-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Leyton Orient Bolton |
1-1 |
|
06.09.25
|
Bolton AFC Wimbledon |
3-0 |
|
02.09.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Blackpool Bolton |
1-1 |
|
09.05.26
|
Bolton Bradford City |
1-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Bolton Luton |
2-3 |
|
18.04.26
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
3-3 |
|
14.04.26
|
Bolton Stevenage |
5-1 |
|
06.04.26
|
Bolton Stockport |
2-2 |
|
17.03.26
|
Bolton Doncaster |
0-0 |
|
07.03.26
|
Bolton Wycombe |
3-2 |
|
21.02.26
|
Bolton Blackpool |
2-2 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
27.01.26
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
13.01.26
|
Bolton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Bolton Mansfield |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Bolton Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Bolton Bradford City |
3-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Bolton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
08.11.25
|
Bolton Port Vale |
4-0 |
|
01.11.25
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Bolton Cardiff |
1-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Bolton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
23.09.25
|
Bolton Manchester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Bolton Wigan |
4-1 |
|
06.09.25
|
Bolton AFC Wimbledon |
3-0 |
|
02.09.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Bolton Lincoln |
1-1 |
|
20.08.25
|
Bolton Reading |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
|
Bolton Sheffield Wednesday (Penalties:2 - 4) |
3-3 |
|
09.08.25
|
Bolton Plymouth |
2-0 |
|
26.07.25
|
Bolton Preston |
2-0 |
|
03.05.25
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Bolton Stevenage |
1-1 |
|
18.04.25
|
Bolton Wycombe |
0-2 |
|
08.04.25
|
Bolton Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
05.04.25
|
Bolton Bristol Rovers |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
|
Bolton Stockport |
0-1 |
|
04.03.25
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Bolton Birmingham |
3-1 |
|
22.02.25
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Bolton Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
08.02.25
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Bolton Crawley |
4-3 |
|
28.01.25
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Bolton Northampton |
3-1 |
|
21.01.25
|
Bolton Charlton |
1-2 |
|
18.01.25
|
Bolton Cambridge |
2-2 |
|
29.12.24
|
Bolton Lincoln |
3-0 |
|
26.12.24
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
14.12.24
|
Bolton Wigan |
0-2 |
|
10.12.24
|
Bolton Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
03.12.24
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Bolton Mansfield |
3-1 |
|
23.11.24
|
Bolton Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
12.11.24
|
Bolton Fleetwood |
2-1 |
|
26.10.24
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Bolton Peterborough |
1-0 |
|
14.05.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
0-1 |
|
25.04.26
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Bradford City Bolton |
1-1 |
|
11.04.26
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Cardiff Bolton |
2-0 |
|
03.04.26
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Plymouth Bolton |
1-2 |
|
21.03.26
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Port Vale Bolton |
1-0 |
|
14.03.26
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Rotherham Bolton |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Exeter City Bolton |
1-5 |
|
17.02.26
|
Reading Bolton |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
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Lincoln Bolton |
1-1 |
|
31.01.26
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AFC Wimbledon Bolton |
0-1 |
|
20.01.26
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Stevenage Bolton |
0-0 |
|
17.01.26
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Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
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Peterborough Bolton |
3-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Doncaster Bolton |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Wycombe Bolton |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Mansfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Swindon Bolton |
4-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Luton Bolton |
1-1 |
|
11.11.25
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Oldham Bolton |
2-6 |
|
16.10.25
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Huddersfield Bolton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Leyton Orient Bolton |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
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Blackpool Bolton |
1-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
1-1 |
|
03.08.25
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Stockport Bolton |
2-0 |
|
22.07.25
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Shrewsbury Bolton |
2-5 |
|
19.07.25
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Hibernian Bolton |
0-2 |
|
15.07.25
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Barrow Bolton |
0-1 |
|
26.04.25
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Peterborough Bolton |
1-1 |
|
21.04.25
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Lincoln Bolton |
4-2 |
|
12.04.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
4-1 |
|
01.04.25
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Wigan Bolton |
0-1 |
|
29.03.25
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Blackpool Bolton |
2-1 |
|
11.03.25
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Bristol Rovers Bolton |
3-2 |
|
08.03.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
1-2 |
|
01.03.25
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Wrexham Bolton |
0-0 |
|
15.02.25
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Shrewsbury Bolton |
2-3 |
|
11.02.25
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Wrexham Bolton |
1-0 |
|
01.02.25
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Reading Bolton |
1-0 |
|
25.01.25
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Huddersfield Bolton |
0-1 |
|
14.01.25
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Lincoln Bolton |
0-1 |
|
11.01.25
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Rotherham Bolton |
3-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Exeter City Bolton |
1-2 |
|
01.01.25
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Mansfield Bolton |
2-1 |
|
20.12.24
|
Wycombe Bolton |
0-0 |
|
26.11.24
|
Cambridge Bolton |
1-1 |
|
09.11.24
|
Stockport Bolton |
5-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Walsall Bolton |
2-1 |
|
29.10.24
|
Stevenage Bolton |
1-4 |
|
25.04.26
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Burton Albion Exeter City |
1-1 |
|
19.04.26
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Peterborough Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
11.04.26
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Burton Albion AFC Wimbledon |
1-0 |
|
06.04.26
|
Mansfield Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
03.04.26
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Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
28.03.26
|
Blackpool Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Burton Albion Bradford City |
2-1 |
|
17.03.26
|
Burton Albion Reading |
1-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
07.03.26
|
Burton Albion Stevenage |
0-1 |
|
03.03.26
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Exeter City Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
28.02.26
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Wycombe Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
24.02.26
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Burton Albion Stockport |
3-0 |
|
21.02.26
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Luton Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Burton Albion Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Burton Albion West Ham |
0-1 |
|
07.02.26
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Port Vale Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Burton Albion Doncaster |
1-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Burton Albion Cardiff |
2-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
22.01.26
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Lincoln Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
17.01.26
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Burton Albion Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
10.01.26
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Boreham Wood Burton Albion |
0-5 |
|
04.01.26
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Plymouth Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Reading Burton Albion |
2-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Burton Albion Wigan |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Stevenage Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
13.12.25
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Burton Albion Wycombe |
0-0 |
|
08.12.25
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Brackley Town Burton Albion |
1-3 |
|
02.12.25
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Wigan Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Burton Albion Leyton Orient |
0-4 |
|
15.11.25
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Burton Albion Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Burton Albion Crewe |
1-3 |
|
08.11.25
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Bradford City Burton Albion |
1-2 |
|
04.11.25
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Rotherham Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
01.11.25
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Burton Albion St Albans City |
6-0 |
|
25.10.25
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AFC Wimbledon Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
18.10.25
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Burton Albion Peterborough |
0-1 |
|
11.10.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
07.10.25
|
Chesterfield Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
04.10.25
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Doncaster Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
30.09.25
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Cardiff Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
27.09.25
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Burton Albion Plymouth |
0-4 |
|
20.09.25
|
Huddersfield Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
13.09.25
|
Burton Albion Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
02.09.25
|
Burton Albion Liverpool U21 |
2-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Burton Albion Luton |
0-3 |
|
26.08.25
|
Burton Albion Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Stockport Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
25.04.26
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Burton Albion Exeter City |
1-1 |
|
11.04.26
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Burton Albion AFC Wimbledon |
1-0 |
|
03.04.26
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Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
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Burton Albion Bradford City |
2-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Burton Albion Reading |
1-2 |
|
07.03.26
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Burton Albion Stevenage |
0-1 |
|
24.02.26
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Burton Albion Stockport |
3-0 |
|
17.02.26
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Burton Albion Rotherham |
1-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Burton Albion West Ham |
0-1 |
|
03.02.26
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Burton Albion Doncaster |
1-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Burton Albion Cardiff |
2-2 |
|
17.01.26
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Burton Albion Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Burton Albion Wigan |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Burton Albion Wycombe |
0-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Burton Albion Leyton Orient |
0-4 |
|
15.11.25
|
Burton Albion Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Burton Albion Crewe |
1-3 |
|
01.11.25
|
Burton Albion St Albans City |
6-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Burton Albion Peterborough |
0-1 |
|
11.10.25
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Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Burton Albion Plymouth |
0-4 |
|
13.09.25
|
Burton Albion Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
02.09.25
|
Burton Albion Liverpool U21 |
2-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Burton Albion Luton |
0-3 |
|
26.08.25
|
Burton Albion Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Burton Albion Port Vale |
0-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Burton Albion Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Burton Albion Derby |
2-1 |
|
22.07.25
|
Burton Albion Sheffield United |
1-2 |
|
19.07.25
|
Burton Albion Birmingham |
1-0 |
|
29.04.25
|
Burton Albion Wigan |
1-1 |
|
26.04.25
|
Burton Albion Cambridge |
2-1 |
|
21.04.25
|
Burton Albion Birmingham |
1-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Burton Albion Huddersfield |
3-0 |
|
01.04.25
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Burton Albion Leyton Orient |
2-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Burton Albion Bolton |
1-2 |
|
01.03.25
|
Burton Albion Mansfield |
1-1 |
|
08.02.25
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Burton Albion Blackpool |
1-1 |
|
28.01.25
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Burton Albion Reading |
3-2 |
|
25.01.25
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Burton Albion Rotherham |
4-2 |
|
04.01.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
0-1 |
|
01.01.25
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Burton Albion Peterborough |
2-2 |
|
21.12.24
|
Burton Albion Exeter City |
1-2 |
|
10.12.24
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Burton Albion Stevenage |
0-4 |
|
07.12.24
|
Burton Albion Wrexham |
0-1 |
|
01.12.24
|
Burton Albion Tamworth (Penalties:3 - 4) |
1-1 |
|
26.11.24
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Burton Albion Charlton |
0-1 |
|
23.11.24
|
Burton Albion Stockport |
0-3 |
|
09.11.24
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Burton Albion Shrewsbury |
2-0 |
|
19.04.26
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Peterborough Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
06.04.26
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Mansfield Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
28.03.26
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Blackpool Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
14.03.26
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Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
03.03.26
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Exeter City Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
28.02.26
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Wycombe Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
21.02.26
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Luton Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
07.02.26
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Port Vale Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
22.01.26
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Lincoln Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
10.01.26
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Boreham Wood Burton Albion |
0-5 |
|
04.01.26
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Plymouth Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Reading Burton Albion |
2-0 |
|
20.12.25
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Stevenage Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
08.12.25
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Brackley Town Burton Albion |
1-3 |
|
02.12.25
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Wigan Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
08.11.25
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Bradford City Burton Albion |
1-2 |
|
04.11.25
|
Rotherham Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
25.10.25
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AFC Wimbledon Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
07.10.25
|
Chesterfield Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Doncaster Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
30.09.25
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Cardiff Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
20.09.25
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Huddersfield Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
23.08.25
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Stockport Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
19.08.25
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Tranmere Burton Albion (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
09.08.25
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Barnsley Burton Albion |
3-2 |
|
08.07.25
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Chesterfield Burton Albion |
5-0 |
|
03.05.25
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Charlton Burton Albion |
3-1 |
|
18.04.25
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Exeter City Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
05.04.25
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Wrexham Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
29.03.25
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Stockport Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
15.03.25
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Shrewsbury Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
04.03.25
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Wycombe Burton Albion |
2-0 |
|
22.02.25
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Lincoln Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
18.02.25
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Stevenage Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
15.02.25
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Bristol Rovers Burton Albion |
3-1 |
|
01.02.25
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Barnsley Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
21.01.25
|
Wigan Burton Albion |
1-2 |
|
18.01.25
|
Crawley Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Huddersfield Burton Albion |
1-1 |
|
26.12.24
|
Birmingham Burton Albion |
2-0 |
|
14.12.24
|
Leyton Orient Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
04.12.24
|
Peterborough Burton Albion |
0-1 |
|
12.11.24
|
Northampton Burton Albion |
2-5 |
|
26.10.24
|
Cambridge Burton Albion |
1-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1 |
|
01.10.24
|
Reading Burton Albion |
3-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Blackpool Burton Albion |
3-0 |
|
14.09.24
|
Rotherham Burton Albion |
2-2 |
|
31.08.24
|
Northampton Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
11.10.2025
|
Burton Albion Bolton |
3-0
|
|
08.03.2025
|
Burton Albion Bolton |
1-2
|
|
19.10.2024
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1
|
|
01.01.2024
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
1-0
|
|
26.08.2023
|
Burton Albion Bolton |
1-1
|
|
19.10.2024
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1
|
|
01.01.2024
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
1-0
|
|
25.10.2022
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
2-1
|
|
06.09.2021
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
0-0
|
|
01.01.2020
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
3-4
|
|
16.12.2017
|
Bolton Burton Albion |
0-1
|