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Blackpool Edges Out Burton Albion in Close Encounter
Blackpool secured a 2-1 victory over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire on February 8th, 2025. Despite taking the early lead, Burton Albion were unable to hold off a Blackpool side that dominated possession.
R. Burrell’s 19th-minute goal, assisted by J. Bodvarsson, gave Burton Albion an early advantage. However, Blackpool controlled the majority of the play, enjoying 63% possession and creating more chances, albeit with limited accuracy. Their 13 shots saw only one on target. Burton Albion managed 10 shots, with 5 finding the goal frame.
Blackpool’s comeback was completed by A. Morgan’s 90th-minute strike. The game was punctuated by yellow cards and a physical encounter, resulting in a total of 11 fouls. Ultimately, Blackpool capitalized on their opportunities more effectively to secure the victory despite fewer shots on target.
Substitutions burton albion: at minute 61 J. Jones came in and C. Webster went out., at minute 77 F. Tavares came in and J. J. McKiernan went out., at minute 77 K. Lofthouse came in and J. Bodvarsson went out.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 68 S. Silvera came in and J. Husband went out., at minute 77 L. Evans came in and O. Offiah went out., at minute 77 H. Coulson came in and R. Apter went out., at minute 77 J. Beesley came in and A. Fletcher went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Burton Albion
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