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Burton Albion and Wigan Athletic Draw in Thrilling Pirelli Stadium Encounter
Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire – The Pirelli Stadium hosted a closely fought match between Burton Albion and Wigan Athletic, ending in a 1-1 draw in the League One’s 38th round. Despite Wigan’s greater possession (57%), Burton showed more efficiency in attack.
The game opened in the 57th minute with a goal from R. Burrell for Burton, who managed to beat the opposing goalkeeper. However, Wigan responded in the 90th minute with a goal from R. Darcy, setting the final score.
Burton generated more goal-scoring opportunities, with 14 shots (5 on target), while Wigan managed 10 (2 on target). Both teams had a similar number of corners, with 7 for Burton and 5 for Wigan. Discipline was similar, with 6 fouls for Burton and 7 for Wigan. Burton received one yellow card, while Wigan finished the game without any cautions. Despite numerous chances, the match ended in a fair draw reflecting the balance seen on the pitch.
Substitutions burton albion: at minute 46 M. Bennett came in and J. Bodvarsson went out., at minute 69 J. Sraha came in and R. Sweeney went out., at minute 85 A. Forde came in and C. Webster went out.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 65 H. McHugh came in and J. Weir went out., at minute 66 R. Darcy came in and J. Mellish went out., at minute 66 L. Robinson came in and J. Smith went out., at minute 89 C. Sze came in and W. Aimson went out., at minute 89 C. McManaman came in and O. Dale went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Burton Albion
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