Notts County edges out Burton Albion in EFL Trophy clash
Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire – Notts County secured a 2-1 victory over Burton Albion in a thrilling EFL Trophy encounter. The match was played at the Pirelli Stadium, with E. Bell as the referee.
K. Gordon opened the scoring for Notts County in the 29th minute, assisted by R. Reynolds. Burton Albion responded with a goal from B. Whitfield in the 87th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss.
The match was characterized by intensity and a fight from both sides. Notts County enjoyed more possession (48%) and attempted more shots (14), while Burton Albion earned more corners (10). Both teams received two yellow cards but no reds.
With this win, Notts County are in a strong position in Group Stage – 5 of the EFL Trophy.
Substitutions notts county: at minute 46 L. Macari came in and R. McDonald went out., at minute 46 J. Sanderson came in and C. Grant went out., at minute 56 N. Tsaroulla came in and K. Gordon went out., at minute 75 D. Adiefeh came in and R. Reynolds went out., at minute 88 K. Muir came in and J. Brown went out.
Substitutions burton albion: at minute 62 E. Watt came in and A. J. Bran Flores went out., at minute 63 B. Whitfield came in and J. Larsson went out., at minute 82 J. Cooper-Love came in and A. Bannon went out., at minute 82 T. Vancooten came in and R. Burrell went out., at minute 82 D. Orsi-Dadomo came in and R. Donovan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Burton Albion
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